Parent Expectations K-5

Classroom Interaction & Feedback:

Foster positive relationships: Teachers establish a positive classroom environment built on respect and rapport, fostering a climate of learning, equity, and excellence. This involves creating a safe and respectful environment where students feel valued, respected, and included.

Frequent and timely feedback: Provide immediate feedback to students as they work, focusing on specific aspects of their efforts and behaviors, rather than just their "talent". This can be done through check-ins during learning activities or informal assessments.

Focus on effort and process: Praise and acknowledge effort and growth-oriented behaviors, celebrating mistakes as part of the learning process.

Classroom Management:

Establish clear expectations and routines: Develop a comprehensive classroom behavior management plan and explicitly teach students classroom rules and procedures at the beginning of the year. Consistency is essential for applying these rules.

Utilize positive reinforcement: Recognize and reward positive behaviors and contributions to the classroom community.

Involve students in setting guidelines: Encourage students to help establish classroom rules and expectations, leading to more buy-in and mutually understood norms.

Administration Communication:

Share data and trends: Communicate high-level insights and trends regarding student progress and classroom performance to administrators.

Discuss educational goals: Explain how data aligns with educational goals and identify opportunities for improvement.

Frame data in context: Present information within the larger school or district narrative to engage administrators effectively (Parent Communication and Engagement Expectations, n.d.).