Here are a few of the responses I received from question number 8. In what way(s) can I better improve the progress report format or communication with parents?
*I think you are doing a great job!
*I happen to like the report very much the way it is. It is direct and easy to read. Any questions I have are always answered in a simple follow up email.
*Actually, we think this was really nice. We've never experienced such frequent communication (with the monthly progress reports) from any other teacher. I was actually shocked to get those monthly reports. Usually you just hear from the teacher if there is something bad, or something that needs improvement. But with (student's name removed), even if he's doing great, you let us know that - monthly. It's been really great, and it tells us that you take your job seriously and actually want the parents to know how the child is doing, regardless of that progress.
*I think the communication was very effective.
*We would've used the classroom website more if it was updated frequently. I didn't find it useful, but I liked the excellent websites that were recommended.
In looking into next year, I would like to continue to use the progress report format in future years and share it with other colleagues. Next year I would definitely like to update my website more frequently and take it a little deeper with things we are doing in the classroom. I am looking forward to hearing how other parents perceive communication this past year.
Wahoo!!!! Sounds like a huge success to me!
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