Workshop: Connect with Families: The K.I.D.S. Method

As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• KNOW families and the value of doing so
• INFORM families effectively about the program and their children
• DISCUSS challenges with families using the building blocks of interaction, the C.O.P.E. method, and ways to create a P.A.C.T. for dealing with kids’ choices
• SUPPORT families by developing a family corner to offer resources for families

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Check out this video of the Power Point presentation from this workshop for an idea of what you can expect:

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Parent Communication

A Calendar That Parents Can’t Miss (Hopefully)
Originally published in The KC SAC Connection, issue 4 – spring 2001
Idea from Suzanne Dewey, Prime Time Site Coordinator at James Lewis Elementary, Blue Springs School District

At James Lewis Elementary’s Prime Time, it would be impossible to not know what is going on (or at least a lot harder), thanks to a huge wall calendar that details each day’s events. Suzanne got the idea from Amy King, another Prime Time Site Coordinator in the Blue Springs School District.

The calendar consists of sheet protectors hot-glued to a tablecloth. A page for each day of the month is then inserted into the sheet protector. Calendar pages detail the activities for the day - a great way to let everyone know about upcoming summer field trips!

In addition, each page is illustrated by the children. Suzanne also recommends checking out the Blue Mountain Art web site (www.bluemountain.com) to get a calendar of offbeat events. For example, at James Lewis Elementary, they had National Pickle Week on their calendar.

Want to learn more about parent communication? Check out Toolbox Training’s workshop Connect with Families: The K.I.D.S. Method.