Reach and communicate: Maximizing back-to-school family engagement
Why back-to-school is the best time for family engagement Written by Kate Pechacek Back-to-school season is a unique moment when families and educators are completely in sync: both hopeful, both […]
How to end the school year on a high note and help prepare students and families for summer
Written by TalkingPoints Class parties. Award ceremonies. Graduation and more. We know that your students and families look forward to these traditions at the end of each school year, as […]
Supporting high need students and families with distance learning
Written by TalkingPoints All families are struggling to adapt to the “new normal” of remote learning. This is especially true for families of students with learning differences. Many have been […]
Engaging families in tough times
Written by TalkingPoints Families want a great education for their children. But challenging circumstances–like a job loss or sudden illness–can make it hard for families to be in touch with […]
Here to help: TalkingPoints for Schools and Districts FREE
Written by TalkingPoints As you know, TalkingPoints provides a family engagement platform with two-way translation, coaching and content. As a mission-driven non-profit, we’re focused on what we can do to […]
5 tips to jump start your connections with families
Written by TalkingPoints The beginning of a new school year can be quite a busy time for you. You’re setting up a new classroom, planning your lessons, and most importantly, […]
6 tips for engaging parents before, during, and after back-to-school night
Written by TalkingPoints The beginning of the school year brings lots of new and exciting things for teachers, families, and students! One of those is always Back to School Night, […]