Getting Parents On Your Side in Elementary School

Workshop Number: 4

Presenter:
Allison Barr, TF Alumna

Description:

Dealing with parents can be one of the scariest things about your first year of teaching. Come learn how to open the lines of communication and get parents on your side. We will discuss ways to keep parents informed and tips for talking with parents about difficult situations. Participants will see how technology can allow parents and extended family to stay informed about what is happening at school and become involved in their child’s education. Don’t dread dealing with parents; be confident with the strategies and handouts you take away from this workshop!

Curricular Areas:
Elementary

Presenter Details:
Allison Barr is a Teaching Fellows graduate and has earned her Masters in Reading Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has taught in Charlotte, NC for 5 years. During her time in the classroom, Allison worked with a diverse population of students as well as many struggling readers. She saw the need for good literacy practices across the curriculum and the excitement technology could bring to students and teachers alike. Allison has presented her ideas of using MP3 player technology in the classroom at the North Carolina Reading Conference in March 2010.