Back to School: Family Communication Bundle

The thing about first impressions is… YOU ONLY GET ONE!

Establishing clear and timely communication with families is an absolute must for any teacher, especially someone new(ish) to the profession. Personalize this “Back to School” communication bundle and begin partnering with families on day one.

The 5W's of this resource:

WHO: Classroom Teachers or Specialists who teach a group of students!

WHEN: Beginning of the school year OR beginning of a new semester

WHAT: This "Back to School" communication bundle includes:

• Exemplar & Editable "Back to School" Letter
• Exemplar & Editable Parent / Guardian Survey
• Exemplar & Editable Course Syllabus
• Exemplar & Editable Monthly Newsletter
• Family Communication Calendar & 20 Day Challenge
• Copiable Google Form Communication Tracker
• BONUS: Back to School Night Call Back Form

HOW: This editable resource provides you with an exemplar for each of the main communication documents you'll need for the beginning of the school year. Exemplars are editable so you can personalize and add elements of your own classroom vision.

WHY: Not only will this resource support you in clearly communicating who you are, what your expectations are for students, and an overview of the academic year, it will guide YOU through developing your own sustainable communication routines. Parents can't support if they don't know what's happening!

ABOUT THAT NEW TEACHER COACH:

Inside Education:

• 6 years in the classroom as lead teacher, co-teacher, grade team lead, and content leader at a "turn around" school
• 5 years as an assistant principal to all contents grades 3 - 12 within a high performing charter network
• 4 years as an instructional coach at an expeditionary learning (EL) school
• 3 of my favorite things about being an instructional leader: curriculum writing, leading professional developments, supporting teachers in meeting THEIR goals
• 2 summers spent training new teachers with Teach for America
• 1 graduate degree in Urban Education and Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania

Outside Education:

• Mom to two, wife to one
• Chicago native, Philly transplant
• Green thumb
• Food enthusiast
• Busy bee