I remember back when I first started teaching, I would try to keep track of all the parent contact I had. We all know that the first year of teaching is a blur! Just trying to teach is plenty, let alone tracking parent calls/meetings! Each year since then, I would think about how I could track the contacts. Last year I came up with a parent contact folder. I use a cheap, 3-prong folder and copy the parent contact log for the number of students I have. I write each student's name on a page in the log. I keep my log near my phone and computer. It reminds me to make a few phone calls each week. Although most of my calls are for behavior, I like to make good phone calls, too! This helps build rapport with parents and kids alike. For a free copy of the contact log, click the "Formula for a Good Year" image below!
How do you track parent contact?
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Megan
How do you track parent contact?
xo
Megan
Thank you! I like your idea about starting with a page for each student, especially because I am required to have a record a "positive" contact once each quarter.
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