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sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT

Welcome to #fusdTchat ! Today we will be discussing parent involvement and buy in Ts classrooms.

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT

Please state your name and where you work! #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:18 PM EDT

I'm Sarah D'Morias and I teach middle school math at Scandinavian. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Good afternoon! Kim from Fowler, I teach 7th & 8th grade STEM #fusdtchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Hey @CrazySciTeach thanks for joining! #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:21 PM EDT

#fusdTchat It's Ya Boi David DMac teaching chemistry at THE Edison High!

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Let's get started! Q1:How do you interact with parents at the begining of the school year? #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Hello Boi @ProfD_Mac Welcome to the chat! #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Hello, Charmaine here! Flying all over the valley today. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A1: I'm striving to get more communication with Ps. So far, the past year I greeted them at back to school. #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT

#fusdTchat https://t.co/ktSX1dqCOH

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A1 I have to make a GREAT first impression with parents, so I make participation in back to school night extra credit on the final.

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge Welcome! #fusdTchat

MSchwartz23 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Checking in... But in transit. #DontTextandDrive Ed Tech Coach-FresnoU #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A1: I help at registration so I meet some there and then we have Back to School Night #fusdtchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A1: I want to try @RemindHQ ! #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Welcome @MSchwartz23 #payattentiontotherode #fusdTchat

MSchwartz23 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:26 PM EDT

A1: I would require students to take home syllabus to be signed. Requesting email or best number to reach them. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Hey @MSchwartz23 Long time no see. Welcome #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:26 PM EDT

A I actually just became an adept at @RemindHQ and they rewarded me with LONGER msgs! Great and simple way to communicate with Ps #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach We also can help at registration, I haven't yet done it.What a great place to meet the parents for the first time. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@sdmorias What is Remind HQ? #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@sdmorias a couple of our Ts use it, but one told me yesterday she only had 40 parents sign up #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:28 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge @CrazySciTeach @ProfD_Mac It sends out text2your created group of people. My questioncan the Ss text u back? #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@sdmorias I like it because it's very low key, no time limit, more comfortable than back to school night #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:29 PM EDT

A1 I try to get updated contact info at the beginning of the year for my parents & a best time to contact. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach Q2: You may have just inspired me to help at mine! #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge @sdmorias @RemindHQ Great app that allows you to send an announcement to Ss & Ps enrolled in the service. Simple #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@sdmorias @CharmaineGeorge @CrazySciTeach You can have Ss and Ps text back or you can turn off that function #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Q2: What applications do you use to contact parents? #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Do you find that parents are easy to reach via phone? #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:31 PM EDT

I recommend my Teacher Twitter for parent & Ss so they know what's going on and can ask me questions too #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge ATLAS isnt always updated sometimes I have2hunt down e card or ask the S Otherwise the liason makestrip home #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge Heck no! How many times I've heard the disconnected tone or msg! #IfIHadANickel #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Q2: I don't use any apps currently BUT when I do a POSITIVE comment I either call or my favorite is writing a note to send home. #fusdTchat

MSchwartz23 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A2: Phone #1, Email #2 if available. Phone calls would work less than 50% of the time. Email was best. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A2 I have had a couple of parents ask for regular email updates. That has gone well but for only a few #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A2 I am establishing a Google Site for my Ps so they can always have a reference. School Twitter is always public. @RemindHQ #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@MSchwartz23 I would <3 2 have info sheet the parents fill out w/ their email. Even have a business card with my email on it. #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT

I would LOVE phone calls, but they don't usually work, I would say 25% of the time, I have someone actually pick up. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac when you say Google site, what do you mean, blog? #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Q3: Do you see student improvement with higher parent participation? #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge U can make it a blog if U want, but it literally is a full function website you can make or even use a template. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A2: I usually email first, then call. Have better luck with email #fusdtchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac classroom will auto update to your google calendar too, if you're using classroom. That's how I keep mine updated #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac I would love more info on this. #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A3 #fusdTchat With Ps participation, I definitely observe more accountability and never confusion/angry phone calls from Ps. #CyA

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:43 PM EDT

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CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac classroom will auto update to your google calendar too, if you're using classroom. That's how I keep mine updated #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:43 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge @ProfD_Mac Check out @G2JoeD https://t.co/ZKonJ3uC3X #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A3: not always #fusdtchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A3 I do see more accountability with Ss when parent is envolved #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach I agree, not always. I also am sure to tell the parents how much I appreciate their support when it does happen. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac @CharmaineGeorge this is my class website https://t.co/3JoSq3y5Jc #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach THANKS for sharing!!! #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@sdmorias yes, I find in MA most parents start to be more "hands off" #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Q4: Do students feel threatened or supported when their parents are involved? How to acknowledge this? #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:49 PM EDT

Oops MS not MA #fusdTchat https://t.co/9sPeAkRWPV

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@sdmorias yes, I find in MA most parents start to be more "hands off" #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A4: For the supported 1s, I often offer to make positive notes home. It is a nice motivation for S who don't want the call home. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A4: I think it depends on the P/S relationship. Some feel supported while others are just doing it to avoid punishment #fusdtchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A4 I get both. Some Ss want parent to know what's going on & others worry when not doing well about consequences #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A4 This is a hard one! In my experience Ss don't want Ps knowing anything about school #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:51 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac Do you think that is an older student thing? #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@sdmorias Definitely, usually they are either gripping tightly onto childhood or pushing their way prematurely into adulthood #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Q5: When do you get face time with parents? Only at discipline meetings, sports or others? #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A5:I see alot @ dicsipline meetingsI need2make an effort to go to more sporting eventsIf I did see P I recogn. i go&intro my self #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A5 Back to School & Open House are biggies but pretty low any other time. Maybe more when I bump into them out in public #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Aug 3 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A5 All of the above walking to my car, Open House, Back2School, and I make sure to say something about their Ss every time! #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 7:59 PM EDT

A5: IEPs, after school functions, random chance meetings #fusdtchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach Yes, IEP's I attend alot of those. Some of those are my favorite parent interactions. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A5 my goal this year is to have more positive interactions with more parents to see if it improves my Ss in class & connect more #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge At my school they do Terrific Tuesdays, Ts get a small treat as a reminder to make positive calls to Ps. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q6: Do you see higher parent engagement from Ss parents who are Honors/AP? #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A6 I have noticed AP Parents want to know you & want to know frequently about their Ss. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Aug 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A6: sometimes, but in some cases I don't feel like it's to benefit their Ss, it's more of a status thing for the P #fusdtchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach That is a great point! #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A6 I think I have more Parent involvement with underclassmen than Seniors until the end if failing #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us today! Talk you you next week! @CharmaineGeorge @CrazySciTeach @ProfD_Mac @MSchwartz23 #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Aug 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@sdmorias Thanks for moderating today :) #fusdTchat