Teacher Spotlight: Carving out Student Success with Sam Haven
Written by Paige DeLozier With eleven years of teaching experience in Aurora, Colorado, Sam Haven has had the privilege of instructing a diverse population of students across a wide […]
Moving from communication to engagement
Written by Paige D. Welcoming students and families back to school is the first and most important task of the year. The impact this first impression has on relationships, […]
Positive First Interactions: 3 Quick Wins for School Leaders
by Heather Dooley The start of the school year brings excitement and opportunity, and hectic to-do lists for school administration teams. At the top of the list, make sure […]
‘It’s your birthday!’ and other happy things
Written by Paige DeLozier At TalkingPoints, we believe that family engagement must include positive interactions. Dr. Karen Mapp, America’s foremost expert on family engagement, explains how making families […]
3 Steps to Enable Effective Family Engagement for Principals and District Leaders
by Kate Pechacek Strong partnerships between schools, districts, and families are the heart of a positive, collaborative school culture. Site and district leaders set the tone for creating a […]
Five Tips for Better Attendance
by Heather Dooley Practical ways to tap into your greatest (and free!) resource to improve attendance: families Chronic absenteeism has long been a critical concern for schools and districts, […]
The Power of Partnership Starts with Trust
TalkingPoints Talks with Ali Sutherland, EL Teacher In the ten years Ali Sutherland has been teaching, she says she has recognized that the ideal relationship between a teacher and […]