Parent Communication of Student Learning
OVERVIEW
Communication between parents and teachers, and between home and school, is critical to student success. Parents are essential partners in their child’s learning journey, and regular communication between home and school helps to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration. This communication can take many forms, including parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and regular updates on student progress. By involving parents in the educational process and keeping them informed about their child’s progress, teachers can help to create a supportive learning environment that meets the unique needs and strengths of each student. This collaborative approach is at the heart of progressive education, which recognizes that students thrive when there is a strong partnership between students, teachers, and parents.
| Parent Communication Events | Trimester 1 Date | Trimester 2 Date | Trimester 3 Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Otus Parent Portal Logins Distributed, |
September 8 | ||
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Parents Meeting Account Creation |
September 24 | ||
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Benchmarking Window Opens Otus Parent Access Closes |
September 25 | January 15 | May 6 |
| Benchmarking Window Closes | October 10 | January 30 | May 20 |
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Benchmark Reports Digitally Distributed Otus Parent Access Opens School-based Data Team Meetings Begin |
October 20 | February 16 | June 1 |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences | October 30-31 | February 26-27 | |
| Trimester Ends | November 21 | March 6 | June 12 (tentative) |
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Trimester Progress Reports |
December 10 | March 18 | June 11 |
| Acceleration Window | March 2-20 | ||
| IAR/ISA Window | ISA: March 2-27 IAR: April 7-17 |
