#txed If it's 8:30 PM on the Eve of Friday Eve, then IT'S TIME FOR #TXED chat! Jerry Toups HS math tr from the Houston, TX area. Been teaching since 1990. LOVE MY JOB! #Smile#BeHappy#BELIEVE
A1: This year in our parent newsletter, I’m sharing a short video to get “face time”. They can hear my personality and tone better than writing alone. #txed
A1-Nothing beats face-to-face, but I sure do love our School Messenger System. Can send phone calls, texts, email, or notifications through or district app. #TXed
A1: Love how we are using @ClassDojo campus wide this year! This is helping us strengthen our parent communication throughout our campus! It's a game changer! #TXed
#txed A1 E-Mails by far are the most convenient, NOTHING, repeat, NOTHING beats a parent hearing your voice praising their kid for a good job done. I make it a point to make as many positive parent contacts as negative. Also big are #BelieveSelfies! #AlwaysBelieve
A1: Face to face communication is always the best! You can learn so much more from parents when you meet with parents in person...connections can be made at a deeper level that you would not make over the phone or email
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A1: While in Elementary we would communicate & share work via @Seesaw. Be proactive. Make positive phone calls & send positive emails. Keep a list of when and who you contact. #TXed#SJHcats
#TXSBOE committee, by a vote of 7-5, approves an amendment to add Moses back into U.S. Government standards as an individual who influenced American founding documents. #TxEd
A1: While in Elementary I would communicate & share student work via @Seesaw. Always be proactive. Make positive phone calls & send positive emails. Keep a list of when and who you contact. #TXed#SJHcats
A2: Daily communication log with positive notes, emails, phone calls, talking to them quickly in the car line...important to build relationships and trust! Everyone on the same page to benefit student success! #TXed
A2 It is building bridges that keep the lines of communication open. Starting with positives helps them see you care about their child. Phone calls are the best. They aren't expecting a positive one! #txed
A2: As a SPED Case Manager, I collect authentic feedback from classroom teachers & celebrate the student with their parents. Keep a list a make sure to contact each parent once a 6 week with good news. #TXed#SJHcats#KatySPED
#txed A2 POSTIVE ACTIONS INSPIRE OTHERS! #PERIOD This is the basis on how I inspire my Ss to #AlwaysBelieve CHOOSING to be positive is the KEYSTONE to having a teaching job that produces JOY! Big theme of my book "The Story of Always Believe"
A2-The best way is through phone or face-to-face. Parents can hear and feel the positive tone when you talk to them. Positive notes home are always helpful too. #TXed
A1: In our district we also have an article from a class each week in the newspaper along with one from me each six weeks and also do radio shows on local radio stations 1x/semester #TXed
#txed A2 POSTIVE ACTIONS INSPIRE OTHERS! #PERIOD This is the basis on how I inspire my Ss to #AlwaysBelieve CHOOSING to be positive is the KEYSTONE to having a teaching job that produces JOY! Big theme of my book "The Story of Always Believe"
A2: Positive Calls home from the principals...makes kids feel great..brings parents (and the principal) to tears! Positive social media selfie shoutouts for RAK’s this week! #powerfulrelationshipbuilder#TXed
A2 Positive phone call and email to start the year and a positive note every week. Spread the positive and make it rain when there’s something good. #txed
Q3: In this age of technology, what are some alternative methods to contact or share with parents to let them see what's going on in your classroom or campus? #TXed
@pinkpatterson when you do the positive selfie, do you just send it to the parents first or are they good with you posting on your Facebook page. #TXed
A2: Positive Calls home from the principals...makes kids feel great..brings parents (and the principal) to tears! Positive social media selfie shoutouts for RAK’s this week! #powerfulrelationshipbuilder#TXed
A3 LOVE #Seesaw ! Ss have voice and choice in how they demonstrate their learning. Ps are able to connect and see their child's posts and comment. Ts can push out communication and private message parents when needed. #txed Tweeting out the positive on Twitter, too!
Q3: In this age of technology, what are some alternative methods to contact or share with parents to let them see what's going on in your classroom or campus? #TXed
A2 contd. Parents want to see their child be successful. People also need to see good in others. Even things that need to be worked on can show growth. Our job as teachers is about the whole child. Not just academics. #txed
#txed A3 Go the kids activities and be a part of the night with them! So blessed my school lets me produce #GRHS Friday Night Lights Notice the #PentagonT dotting the I in #AlwaysBelieve LOVE MY JOB!
A3: Twitter is a great way to communicate. Love sharing the great things going on at our campus with Twitter. I try to share at least a few things everyday. #TXed
Q3: In this age of technology, what are some alternative methods to contact or share with parents to let them see what's going on in your classroom or campus? #TXed
Q3: In this age of technology, what are some alternative methods to contact or share with parents to let them see what's going on in your classroom or campus? #TXed
Always find a way to agree on doing what is best for the children. We don't have to agree on many things, but as parent and school, agreeing on doing what is best for a student, should be our common ground. #TXed
A4: Lend an ear to listen first. Hear them out. Often parents just want to know they are being heard and part of their students education. #TXed#SJHcats
A4 You try to find a common ground, their child (your student)! They need to know how much you care for their child, just as much as the child needs to know! #txed
A4 Set up yourself and the family for success. Start with positives, listen, restate what you heard, and work together. If you need a support or second person, get it. #txed
A4-Listen and listen some more. Sometimes they are upset but not at you. Let them be able to feel that they are heard. Ask questions for clarification. #TXed
Always find a way to agree on doing what is best for the children. We don't have to agree on many things, but as parent and school, agreeing on doing what is best for a student, should be our common ground. #TXed
Eliminating Moses as one of our law-givers is contrary to factual history and to #SCOTUS precedent. I successfully defended the Ten Commandments on the Capitol Grounds arguing that they were formative to our laws. Moses & the Commandments are in SCOTUS Building. #txlege#tcot
A4: Patience is key! Listen to them. Hear what they have to say...you don't know where that parent is coming from or their past experiences. Be open minded and work together to make the best decision in the best interest of the student.
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A4: Listen, seek to understand before being understood. Make it clear that you love their child and you’re cute working toward the same goal - their success. #txed
A4-Make sure that you clarify your message to them. We tend to use ed jargon a lot and parents might not understand what we are trying to convey. #TXed
A4. Listen to their perspective. Many times, the ideas/opinions do align with the parents, so by listening and taking the time to explain the rationale, it works for all parties. Also, get into the habit of including parents when ideas are being developed. That's a win win. #TXed
A4: Patience is key! Listen to them. Hear what they have to say...you don't know where that parent is coming from or their past experiences. Be open minded and work together to make the best decision in the best interest of the student.
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A4: let them know I love their baby in the most authentic way possible and then hush up and listen to them with empathy and try to understand. Even if they’re not willing to do the same. #TXed
It's timely! This week I'm researching (1) the issue of a school sharing student e-mail addresses with a third party, and (2) an affiliated group soliciting homelessness info, medical info, etc. from students. This is helpful! #HISD#txed
A5. School decision making committee and coffee with the principal are 2 key ways! It allows parents to be a part of the vision and to "vent" if needed. Listen and learn. When you do this, they're valued. #TXed
I'm there in the drive up lane, in the cafeteria in the mornings & lunchtimes with parents, and I'm the one controlling and loading car dismissal. Every interaction is an opportunity to connect with parents and make them part of our school culture. #TXed
A5 Invite parents in to see the awesomeness. From pta to helping in a classroom to reading with kids, tap into their support and willingness to support others. #txed
A5: I think parents want to help but aren’t always sure how. Invite them to be readers and speakers. Come run our morning coding club. Tell us how you became a pilot. We need them! #TXed
It is an informal "chat" with the parents and we literally provide coffee and pastries. Parents come and have an open dialogue about issues, concerns, progress, or whatever. Whereas parent meetings have an agenda and has more structure. #TXed
Q6: Have you ever praised your parents for the outstanding job they have done? If so, how do you or your school acknowledge the incredible contributions that they do for our students? #TXed
A6 We have Grandparents day, Pastries with Parents, Muffins for Moms, Donuts with Dads, etc. We could definitely step it up and think out of the box! #txed
Q6: Have you ever praised your parents for the outstanding job they have done? If so, how do you or your school acknowledge the incredible contributions that they do for our students? #TXed
Q6: Have you ever praised your parents for the outstanding job they have done? If so, how do you or your school acknowledge the incredible contributions that they do for our students? #TXed
We rotate presenters. 1st one is me. 2nd one VP/Counselor, 3rd is Reading or Math Coach. We try to cater to what our parents are asking about. But a large part of it is just to give them an opportunity to ask the questions they have. #TXed
Have you checked out our Facebook page "West Avenue Elementary School -NEISD"? Have you seen the pics of our parents? They, just like the kids, love the positive praise and recognition. Parenting is a difficult job! #TXed
Q6: Have you ever praised your parents for the outstanding job they have done? If so, how do you or your school acknowledge the incredible contributions that they do for our students? #TXed
A6: honestly, outside of thanking the PTO I don’t think this area is addressed much...Definitely an area for growth for me. Cooking up some ideas as we speak! #txed
A6. We had an awards celebration for every grade level on our campus at the end of the year. Mandatory that each student was celebrated for something. There, teachers also gave certificates to parents who have went above and beyond. They love going to the stage! Lol. #TXed
Q6: Have you ever praised your parents for the outstanding job they have done? If so, how do you or your school acknowledge the incredible contributions that they do for our students? #TXed
Are you kidding? We absolutely can do better than a non-educator in that role. What you just said is what every man says about him. The man-crushes are infuriating. Stop making excuses for him #mansplaining#txed#txlege
Appropriated FSP state share for ISDs is estimated at 32 percent. With charters, state share is 38 percent. Those numbers count state sources of revenue as "state" and locally assessed and collected ISD property taxes as "local," even if they're recaptured by the state. #txed
