1. ECE Teacher and Paraprofessional Professional Development Denver Public Schools September 18, 2008 Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

2. Parent Meeting Objectives Parent Involvement Parent Education Develop a home/school connection Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

3. How Do I Let Parents Know?  Invitations sent in a timely manner  Students could make a picture and glue on details you typed and printed  Send home in communication folders  Remind parents in newsletters  Give reminders!  Keep administration informed too!  Don’t forget to let Principal, AP, Facilitator & front office personnel know to help field phone calls & questions Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

4. Preparing For a Parent Meeting  Planned and well-organized  Prepare agenda  Have copies available for parents  Present outcomes  Copies ahead of time  Get a good night’s sleep the night before  Go in with a positive attitude & a smile… Remember you all have the same goal: Educating Children! Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

5. Preparing For a Parent Meeting  Materials prepared in advance  Copies made ahead of time  Pencils, crayons, scissors, paper, markers, glue, etc.  Sign-in sheet with a pen available  Parent evaluations to complete after meeting Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

6. Preparing For a Parent Meeting  Clean & organized room  Be thoughtful of number or chairs  Provide some adult-sized chairs (disabilities)  Children’s work on walls  Clean teacher desk (confidentiality)  Wipe down tables Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

7. Logistics  Childcare is a site-based decision  A few points to consider:  No surprises for your principal  Which room will you use  Who will be with the children  What ages?  No food  Save yourself the headache! Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

8. What Will We Talk About?  Parent Surveys  Ahead of time for ideas of what parents want to see/learn Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

9. Ideas  Informative Lecture  Invite a speaker from the community  Q&A  With teacher  Oral language development  Importance of play  How to read with your child  With a community representative Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

10. Ideas  Make & Take  Photo album  Literacy boxes  Homemade books  Art Projects  Parent/Child Activities  Make & Takes above  Math activities Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

11. Share Your Ideas Share a few as a group Find a piece of chart paper on the wall to write your ideas We will get these ideas to you! Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

12. QUESTIONS, REFLECTIONS AND IDEAS FROM GROUP ? Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

13. Evaluation and Closing Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

14. Thank you for your participation! We appreciate all of your HARD WORK ! Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08

15. In the words of every great children’s book… THE END Developed by the Early Ed. Instructional Specialist Team 09/18/08