School Home Communication

Effectively communicating with families is an essential element to family engagement and is the foundation to building partnerships between school, families and the community. Communication strategies should reflect practices that encourage two-way feedback, use a variety of formats based on demographics, and use family-friendly language.

Integrating high tech and low tech strategies can enhance two-way communication

with families.

Mobile Apps can enhance communication with families

Quick Tips for Startup

Tip #2: Research mobile app developers

Tip #4: Develop a plan to market your mobile app to families & community

Tip #1: Get ideas from other districts

Tip #3: Consider the cost/fees

Tip #5: Highlight important communications

Resources

www.ischoolbox.comThe iSchoolBox App is a no-cost service for administrators to create mobile apps for schools.

This book contains ideas for those looking to begin or enhance the use of social media tools in their school communities for enhanced communication and learning.