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Suggest that parents set rules for unsupervised time at home. For instance, who may visit if they aren’t home?
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In person meetings can be difficult to attend. So make participation easy! Who says you have to be in the same... fb.me/8wnrNttAG

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In person meetings can be difficult to attend. So make participation easy! Who says you have to be in the same room? Consider starting an online discussion group of parents and/or students who have...

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A Parent Resource Center is welcoming to parents. Make sure yours is stocked with helpful information.
Remind parents to praise their child for making good choices and that children are never too old to hear, “I love you!”
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Make all of your parents feel welcome by developing events for ethnic groups. This should also extend to any of... fb.me/wMiKGp0u
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Teachers can build meaningful relationships with parents and keep them informed by making phone calls during the... fb.me/1gH2lIQRx
You can help the parents of your students by providing them with tips for assessing all of the indicators of progress.
The beginning of school is a perfect time to evaluate your current parent handbook. Is it effective in meeting your goals?
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Middle and high school parents often report that they miss personal communications with teachers. Make sure your... fb.me/7qQxjHKnX
Remind parents to talk with their child about the risks associated with drinking and drug use.
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Schedule your open house for new families during the week before the start of school.
"Firm, fair and consistent" is the best discipline. Remind parents to explain consequences and apply them when warranted.
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Ask current parents and students to help plan and staff a back-to-school event.
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Keep your computer in an area where you can see what sites your teen visits. Be aware if your teen spends too much time alone on the Internet.

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Don’t wait for later in the Fall to welcome new students and their families. Create a welcome packet now!
Look for opportunities to get conversations started: dinnertime, in the car, doing chores, watching TV together.
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Tips from @BuzzFeed : 35 Cheap and Ingenious Ways to Have the Best Classroom Ever #classroomhacks #TeacherLife buzzfeed.com/mallorymcinnis/…

35 Cheap And Ingenious Ways To Have The Best Classroom Ever

You’ll wish you knew about these organization and decoration ideas sooner.

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A late-summer event planned just for students transferring to your school can be a great way to help them feel at... fb.me/2J2sCNC5V
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