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the survival guide for iowa school administrators
WORKING WITH PARENTS
A SECONDARY PRINCIPAL'S PERSPECTIVE


Empathy
Proactive Communication

Parents a Secondary Principal's Perspective Resources


Parents a Secondary Principal's Perspective Web Link
It is vitally important that all staff members try to understand the backgrounds and environments that students come from when they arrive at school. I would highly suggest reading, A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby Payne (1998). A dialog with staff about these topics can help to establish a positive foundation for connecting with all parents and students. Not all students come from classic middle-income backgrounds. Not all parents trust the intentions of teachers and schools. Ruby Payne’s treatment of these topics can help bridge a huge communication gap and open the door to positive communication.


Parents a Secondary Principal's Perspective
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