Communicate

Develop a Communication Plan

• • What communication models did I use with students and families before closure?

  • Will these need to change to substitute for face-to-face time with students?

  • How will I work with counselors, Special Education staff, English Learner Specialists, etc?

Communicate with students early and often to give them information about changes to your course.

• Let students know how often they can expect to hear from you (e.g., daily, weekly, etc.), and through what channels; will you call, email them or their parents, etc.?

• Tell students how they can communicate with you (e.g., email, text through “remind” or leave a comment somewhere).

• Inform students of your hopes for attendance and how they can participate if they can’t make your “live” moments under your modified teaching plan.

• Provide a weekly checklist can keep students organized and on track: checklist should include each of the activities for the week: readings, class discussions, mini-assignments, project scaffolding, and so on. Staff can also use the checklists to make sure that feedback has been given where and when appropriate.