When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling - An Interview With Crystal Frommert

Making Math Moments That Matter

Get ready Math Moment Makers for a great “call” with Crystal Frommert, who will be sharing some great tips and strategies that we can put to use to promote productive conversations with parents - especially when the news isn’t necessarily positive.
We’ve all been there before: a student is experiencing struggles in our math class and the time has come where we must make that informative call to ensure parents are in the know. Let’s reframe how we look at conversations with parents by leveraging some of the ideas that Crystal shares in her book, When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling.
You’ll Learn:

• Why the first conversation you have with parents is an opportunity to ensure they know you have their child’s best interests in mind;
• What language swaps should educators being using to create a welcoming vibe;
• How to communicate a student’s mathematical progress to a parent/caregiver with clarity, empathy, and hope.

Resources:

Illustrative Mathematics

https://twitter.com/mrs_frommert

https://www.CrystalFrommert.com

District Math Leaders:

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?
What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?
Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.
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