Episode 35 – Communicating with Families

Follow OklaSaid the #Oklaed Podcast on:

Podcast Hosts and where to find us on Twitter:

Erin Barnes: twitter.com/ebarnes73

Scott Haselwood: twitter.com/teachfromhere

Who hosted the #oklaed chat and where to find them on Twitter:

Hosted by 

Overview of chat topic

Questions from the chat:

• 1 – 

Q1: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/J0vO2dGopT

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A1: Better question would be what isn’t a benefit of this connection? The relationship between families & schls can produce so much! #oklaed https://t.co/KlXCLCvMIk

— Josh Turner (@TurnerJoshuaD) October 9, 2017

A1: I share great things through SM: created District twitter, fb, instagram, & Snapchat. Also share in local paper & @SmorePages #oklaed https://t.co/TXp37xfD93

— Kas Nelson (@kasnelson) October 9, 2017

• 2 – 

Q2: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/vfvGRGPqMb

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A2: Book Fair, Travel through Literature,Reading night, Math night, Science night, Maker Monday, Techify everything #oklaed

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) October 9, 2017

A2) Many P work 8-5, so its important that extra curriculars/sports are scheduled later so that the S can be supported by their P. #Oklaed

— Lindy Saunders (@lindyrsaunders) October 9, 2017

• 3 – 

Q3: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/wsxa6Vg0Ty

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A3) we do a lot of community service projects like food pantry, helping at any community event, Christmas store, city-wide cleanup #oklaed

— justin kana (@coachkana) October 9, 2017

A3. This is where Project Based Learning could REALLY play a HUGE role in the community development. #realtalk #oklaed

— Andre Daughty (@andredaughty) October 9, 2017

• 4 – 

Q4 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/UWczwK9CdY

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A4: I was shameless about asking for help. But I also tried to give back when they needed help promoting something. #oklaed

— Jun Kim (@MPSTechnology) October 9, 2017

A4: Use Ps strengths to help connect with others. All Ps want to do is help their kids!❤️ #oklaed

— Abbi Lievens (@Miss_Lievens) October 9, 2017

• 5 – 

Q5: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/p7duGEizAi

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A5: Whatever it takes. Meeting families where they are. That may mean racing outside to catch them for a fleeting moment. I believe families want the best for their children. Checking-in, a tip, modeling how to work at home, or asking for their insight—it builds trust. #oklaed https://t.co/TbcmBjf3tz

— Joy Hofmeister (@joy4ok) October 9, 2017

#OklaEd A5: Seek to meet them in person through ways that make sense to them!!! https://t.co/fNWQjRp9Te

— John Bennett (@jcbjr) October 9, 2017

• 6 –

Q6: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/Fd5RWwyQLM

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A6: Audio recording, multi-generational, storytelling projects in the style of @StoryCorps. #oklaed https://t.co/oA4VKJXIML

— Aaron Baker (@bakerleft) October 9, 2017

A6: Each of my Ss are inviting their Ps and/or Families to come to school and help us with a year long project we're doing at school.#oklaed

— Tonya Gaunt (@GauntTonya) October 9, 2017

• 7 –

Q7: (it says 8 on there-sorry technical difficulties on my end #oklaed pic.twitter.com/y9iGLcwcSk

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

#OklaEd A7: See if you can get them to talk with you about their issues. We once helped parent get GED, one who felt cheated … https://t.co/olVLbiRTfV

— John Bennett (@jcbjr) October 9, 2017

A7 I speak openly and honestly w/Ps about me and how I do things in my classroom. I point blank ask for help when needed. #oklaed #cpsreds

— KellyJoMyers, M. Ed. (@KellyJo5KM) October 9, 2017

• 8 – 

Q8: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/vNtflVbJ3h

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A8: Give new teachers a calling script for pos phone calls home. #oklaed https://t.co/B01ulbN1Lf pic.twitter.com/bhY4VG6890

— Rita Platt (@ritaplatt) October 9, 2017

• 9 –

Q9: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/hCLd06x5NG

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A9) By expecting it. No excuses. Admin create a culture of communication, open doors, etc. Natural overflow to Ts, Ss,and parents. #oklaed

— Amber McMath (@mrsmcreading) October 9, 2017

Q9) From a current student perspective, when my admins went above and beyond to keep communication open, my parents were greatful. #oklaed

— Madison Stengel (@stengelORU) October 9, 2017

• 10 –

#oklaed pic.twitter.com/HoSLoeePLD

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) October 9, 2017

A10)I will take away knowing that other teachers do what I do because they care. Teachers are not alone. Teachers learn to be better #oklaed

— Vicki Donley (@DonleyVicki) October 9, 2017

CTA: Do the thing. Life gets busy, but I can't forget to maintain the communication/ relationship between my class & my families #oklaed

— Ms.S (@KndrgartnROX) October 9, 2017

Favorite question and why?

Erin: Q5 – What are your go-to ways of communication with families?

Scott: Q6 – What are some ways students could help you make connections with their families?

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

Scott:

A8 new Ts need real mentoring in dealing with Ps…there are lots of possible pitfalls to navigate that they might not foresee #OklaEd

— Melinda Parks (@mcappsparks) October 9, 2017

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Scott and Erin! @teachfromhere @ebarnes73 – Podcasting in the Classroom and #oklasaid!

Join us at 8 PM CST Sunday for