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[Greg Moffitt @Greg_Moffitt]

Everybody is somebody’s baby.

Everybody.

“That” kid… somebody’s baby.

“That” staff member… somebody’s baby.

“That” parent… somebody’s baby, too.

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

In education,
RELATIONSHIPS ARE EVERYTHING.

[OhioFamiliesEngage @OhioEngage]

4 Ways Educators Can Build Relationships with Families - new guide from @FlamboyanFDN. 1. Welcome calls, 2. Partnered Communications, 3. Family/Student Questionnaires, & 4. Community-building Meetings. School leaders - there is plenty for you in here, too! https://t.co/QNlrM9Kfjs

[LASouth @lannsouth]

@karen_mapp What a powerful quote - “One of the best ways to earn someone’s respect is to let them know you value what they say and you’re listening to them.”

[Nicholas Ferroni @NicholasFerroni]

After two weeks of teaching online and interacting with my students and their families (virtually), I learned that most important question you can ask them is "Are you and your family doing okay?"

[Laura Aldridge @NClaurbrarian]

Family engagement is not (and never was) about the events like math night. It's about building relationships and family efficacy. Loving this webinar on Invisible Engagement with @DrSConstantino

[Steve Constantino @DrSConstantino]

If a family has been disengaged, lost trust, or not had positive relationships with their child's school in the past, start with building relationships and restoring trust, otherwise, we can't have the desired effect on learning during this diff time. #edchat #suptchat

[Steve Constantino @DrSConstantino]

Whether you completely understand or agree with a parent perspective, now is the time to take an encouraging stance. Encouragement from you, now, ensures ongoing communication. #familyefficacy #familyengagement #suptchat #edchat #k12 #education

[NAFSCE @NAFSCE]

Be on the look out for virtual homework "diners". Folks in different parts of the country are seeing if it's possible to have dinner and work on homework together using an online platform. How innovative! Let us know if you try it! @Kwesibaby58 @IELconnects
#NAFSCECovidResponse

[Learning Heroes @BeALearningHero]

A4: We also created a printable version of Keep Calm, Learning is On that is bilingual and hosts numerous tips parents can use at home to support their families. (ENGLISH) https://t.co/BglybsVe8Q (SPANISH) https://t.co/7Jkz3RYjcE #BetterTogetherChat 2/2

[Steve Constantino @DrSConstantino]

Every fam can help their child learn. When designing lessons, consider providing a variety of options for families based on the varied opportunities they have. Help all families help their children, not just monitor what they are to do. #suptchat #edchat #k12 #familyengagement

[Steve Constantino @DrSConstantino]

Every family wants their children 2 exceed them in their quality of life. Have patience with families that r trying to adjust. Right now, make it less about lessons & more about support, encouragement and relationships. #suptchat #edchat #familyengagement #k12 #education

[Steve Constantino @DrSConstantino]

Family efficacy means empowering families to have an active role in learning. Given our situation, that need has become front and center in learning. #familyengagement
#communityengagement #edchat #education #k12 #k12prchat #suptchat

[Noisiv Agency @NoisivAgency]

*Engagement Tip*

Teachers spend 187 days with students. Parents spend 365 days with students. Find ways to influence and empower parents to reinforce learning at home.
#familyengagement #fatherengagement

[Joe Mazza, Ed.D. @Joe_Mazza]

Many parents feel like they need to take a step back when their child starts middle school. It's actually the opposite.

Parents should take a giant step forward - @Pfagell

#middleschoolmatters

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Phone calls home to parents:

1. Tone is everything
2. Start with the positives
3. Slightly address the not-so-positives
4. Ask—questions, for info, for help
5. End with a positive

*Make positives-only calls, randomly*

[Parents Engaged in Education @Parentengagcons]

Use simple evaluation forms to get parent feedback on every meeting or event. If we ask, they will tell us what they want. #ParentEngagementTip #TipTuesday #ParentEngagement #SchoolCouncil #ParentCouncil

[Teach Heath @ElemTeach81]

Looking for MORE family engagement? Try this idea (in pic). More ideas on engagement here: https://t.co/rxXRerTimP

#edugladiators #hacklearning #edchat #satchat #822chat #leadership #leadupchat

[OhioFamiliesEngage @OhioEngage]

Family engagement research is very compelling - check out our brief list of recent studies on the benefits of communication between school and home. https://t.co/hLdxy9fdlk