A)

Daily/Weekly
Communicati
on
Introductory
phone call

ClassDojo

B)
Roles for
family
participation
Open door
policy

Actions

Why
youve
included
it

I will call all of

my students
guardian/careta
ker

To
establish a
relationshi
p
with
family

Regularly
update family
on students
progress.

To allow
family to
be
informed
about
students
progress.

Family
members are
encouraged to
visit class. I
will send a

To show
family that
they are
welcome
and

How its
How its
supported
supported
by literature from your
experiences
and
knowledges

Honor and
respect the
childrens
home
cultures-M

How its
welcomin
g

How its
collaborati
ve

How its
Culturally
Relevant

How its
Proactive

This was well

received
by
guardian/careta
ker over the
summer. I t
helped to learn
about
my
students and to
start the term
off on a positive
note.

I introduce
myself and
talk about
goals and
ask
for
their input
and goals.
I
also
determine

During the
conversatio
n I will
discuss the
partnership
between
myself, the
student and
the family.

Shows
family that I
value their
input.

This
was
recommended
by
veteran
teacher
and
other
new
teachers.

Keeps
family
informed
and
provides
them with
another
form
of
access to
student
progress.

Family is
able
to
respond to
information
and provide
feedback.

Gives family
access
to
students
progress and
are able to
respond.

I
am
calling
them
1st,
before the
year really
begins, for
no
other
reason than
to form a
positive
relationship
.
Gives
family
access to
students
progress
soon than a
report card.

This
was
recommended
by
veteran
teacher
and
other
new

Families
will know
that they
are wanted
and

The
families
and my self
are working
together to

Give family
access
to
classroom
and to have
presence and

I
am
inviting
family
before they
have to ask