× EXIT Opening the School Gate | Planning meetings & events Finding a suitable location Location tip 1 of 3 It is important to find a meeting location where parents feel comfortable and which allows for effective participation in discussions. Location tip 2 of 3 Avoid a venue in the school that is intimidating or overly formal. Consider holding meetings off-campus at a location familiar to families to encourage involvement. Location tip 3 of 3 The school library often leads to better engagement with families, rather than using an auditorium with stadium seating where people can't see each other or talk easily. Resources 0 Course menu Introduction 1 Welcome tour 2 Getting started 3 Overview 4 Benefits of engaging families 5 Issues for migrant and refugee families 6 Issues for schools Planning for engagement 1 Overview 2 Involving key staff 3 Identifying the target groups 4 Targeting communities 5 Working with community partners 6 Setting objectives 7 Allocating resources Planning meetings & events 1Overview 2Deciding on a format 3Setting the agenda 4Seeking parent and student input 5Choosing an appropriate time 6Finding a suitable location 7Arranging childcare 8Arranging catering 9Arranging transport 10Inviting families 11Translating information 12Arranging interpreters Meeting management 1 Overview 2 Arranging seating 3 Preparing and managing interpreters 4 Greeting parents 5 Keeping the discussions on track 6 Building trust 7 Exploring expectations about school involvement 8 Explaining practical systems and roles 9 Seeking feedback from parents 10 Sustaining parent involvement Ongoing support 1 Overview 2 Creating a welcoming environment 3 Seeking consent 4 Addressing parent concerns about camps 5 Catering for cultural dietary needs 6 Discussing welfare concerns with parents 7 Addressing discipline issues 8 Reporting on student progress 9 Holding parent-teacher meetings 10 Creating opportunities for meaningful involvement Acknowledgements 1 Acknowledgements Resources 0
× EXIT Opening the School Gate | Planning meetings & events Finding a suitable location Location tip 1 of 3 It is important to find a meeting location where parents feel comfortable and which allows for effective participation in discussions. Location tip 2 of 3 Avoid a venue in the school that is intimidating or overly formal. Consider holding meetings off-campus at a location familiar to families to encourage involvement. Location tip 3 of 3 The school library often leads to better engagement with families, rather than using an auditorium with stadium seating where people can't see each other or talk easily. Resources 0 Course menu Introduction 1 Welcome tour 2 Getting started 3 Overview 4 Benefits of engaging families 5 Issues for migrant and refugee families 6 Issues for schools Planning for engagement 1 Overview 2 Involving key staff 3 Identifying the target groups 4 Targeting communities 5 Working with community partners 6 Setting objectives 7 Allocating resources Planning meetings & events 1Overview 2Deciding on a format 3Setting the agenda 4Seeking parent and student input 5Choosing an appropriate time 6Finding a suitable location 7Arranging childcare 8Arranging catering 9Arranging transport 10Inviting families 11Translating information 12Arranging interpreters Meeting management 1 Overview 2 Arranging seating 3 Preparing and managing interpreters 4 Greeting parents 5 Keeping the discussions on track 6 Building trust 7 Exploring expectations about school involvement 8 Explaining practical systems and roles 9 Seeking feedback from parents 10 Sustaining parent involvement Ongoing support 1 Overview 2 Creating a welcoming environment 3 Seeking consent 4 Addressing parent concerns about camps 5 Catering for cultural dietary needs 6 Discussing welfare concerns with parents 7 Addressing discipline issues 8 Reporting on student progress 9 Holding parent-teacher meetings 10 Creating opportunities for meaningful involvement Acknowledgements 1 Acknowledgements Resources 0
