Moving from communication to engagement
Written by Paige DeLozier 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
Written 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 […]
‘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
Written 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 […]
5 tips for better attendance
Written 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 […]
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 […]