Distance Learning: Rethinking Family Engagement

Learning Activity

According George Farmer states in his article "Rethinking Family Engagement This Year", "with students at home, the physical presence teachers and students desire has been replaced by that of parents and caregivers, and thus teachers’ relationships with parents and caregivers have a greater importance this year." 

Read the article below and the write a reflection on the importance of connecting with parents and caregivers in order to increase engagement with persistently absent students. Include the steps that you take to engage with families and describe any impact that this connection has made on student engagement. 

Resources

Rethinking Family Engagement This Year