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Ready, set, engage! The #TDSB's Parent Involvement Advisory Committee's annual conference returns on February 3: - Learn more about school councils - Connect with other parents/guardians/caregivers - Gain insights from experts

🌟 Dive into the latest insights on enhancing family engagement in schools. The Bloomz blog, updated each Tuesday, shares strategies on district practices that empower families and enrich student learning. 💡 Discover innovative strategies, success stories, and tips to foster stronger partnerships between schools and families. Click the link below to start reading and transforming your school community today. 🌼 Read more: https://bit.ly/4a9Yt2f

🌟 October: The Perfect Time for Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🌟 As we settle into October, it’s a fantastic opportunity to strengthen parent partnerships through meaningful parent-teacher conferences. To ensure these meetings are productive, it’s essential that your teachers—especially those new to your school—are well-prepared. Here are a few key steps to support them in this important process: Provide Clear Guidance: Share expectations on how to run successful conferences. Outline the goals for these meetings and what parents can expect. Structure Matters: Offer tips on how to structure meetings effectively. Encourage teachers to create an agenda to discuss student progress and set collaborative goals with parents. Empower Engagement: Equip your teachers with strategies to foster open dialogue. This will help families feel informed and engaged in their child’s education. Supporting your teachers sets them up for success and reinforces the vital home-school partnership! It also continues to tell a positive story about your school to your community. Let’s make these conferences a positive experience for everyone involved. 🎉 Have any favorite tips or memes related to parent-teacher conferences? Share them below! 🎉 #ParentEngagement #TeacherSupport #CatholicSchools

Here are ways to Nurture Strong Parent-Teacher Partnerships Let's face it, a united front between teachers and parents is a child's greatest advantage. Imagine a community where everyone is working together to support a student's success. It's not just about sharing information; it's about creating a true partnership built on trust, respect, and open communication. Let's break down those barriers and build bridges that lead to extraordinary outcomes for our students. Ready to foster stronger connections? Here are some tips for building strong parent-teacher relationships: ✔ Open-door policy: Make yourself accessible to parents. ✔ Positive reinforcement: Celebrate student successes together. ✔ Shared goals: Collaborate to set clear expectations and goals. What strategies have you found most effective in building positive relationships with parents? Got any points to add to the list? Share in the comment section Do you find this post useful? Kindly, 🍀 Repost/Share this to your network 👍 Hit the notification 🔔 + Follow Najoud Alharthi

Here's a newsletter that can serve as a great template for fellow educators! Newsletters are an effective way to maintain open communication with parents, visitors, and staff. They increase parent involvement and provide a platform for soliciting materials and resources, reinforcing student skills at home, and offering tips for supporting the whole child's health, emotions, and academic achievement. If you're interested in starting a newsletter at your school, here are some key elements that you can include: - Important dates to remember for the month - School rules - Upcoming events for the month - School logos - Staff contact information - Drop off checklists - School hours - Monthly reminders Let's continue to keep our schools and communities engaged! Januarys theme is a combination of #martinlutherkingjr and #LoveMonth. Share with us your themes or reach out if you have any questions! #Education #ParentInvolvement #Canva #CanvaDesigner #ChildrensServices #SchoolBoard

Creating Connections: Building Stronger School Communities Discover how crafting meaningful events and experiences in education can bring students closer together and enhance their sense of community. Explore the importance of creating space for discussion and reflection outside of the regular school routine. Unlock strategies for fostering stronger connections among students. #BuildingCommunity #EducationEvents #StudentConnection #SchoolCulture #CommunityBuilding #StudentEngagement #MeaningfulExperiences #StudentWellbeing #EnhancingConnections #SchoolCommunity

Let’s say that one more time for the folks in the back. 👏 It’s about time you grounded yourself in the fundamentals of power-building and learn tools to activate change in schools, neighborhoods, and communities today. If you're a parent, guardian, caregiver, or connected to a student, you've already put in the work. YOU are the expert, and very capable of sparking change in your community. Ya’ll, there’s no need for 3 degrees or 20 years of experience. Start where you are and get activated today. Parent Activation 101 starts April 22nd. Is your 🪑 booked? https://lnkd.in/eb37cVqN

🎓 Calling all educators and school administrators! 🏫 Let's start a conversation: How do you foster a sense of community in your school? Share your best practices, events, and initiatives in the comments below! Together, let's inspire and support each other to create thriving, connected school communities. Your insights can make a real difference! 💬 #SchoolCommunity #Education #CommunityEngagement

In our recent webinar, we delved into the crucial role of school partnerships. For insightful research on developing these partnerships, check out this resource by Child Trends: https://lnkd.in/eGNWp2dH #childtrends #communityengagement

Calling all parents! Get ready to empower your role in your child's education and make a real impact on their success. Let's optimize the educational process together and create a strong school community. For more ideas, check our blog https://lnkd.in/gE2X6_TW #ParentalEngagement #EmpowerParents #StudentSuccess"