Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that all teachers and staff shall annually be educated, with the assistance of parents, in how to better communicate with, or work with, parents as equal partners. The review of SPAC skits at a school’s staff meeting will satisfy this requirement.
“Enthusiastic Title I Presentation: Avoid the Acronyms!”
Effective and positive communication is so important between schools and families. This skit highlights how well‑meaning educators can lose parents by packing their message with unfamiliar acronyms and terminology.
“Presentación entusiasta sobre el Título I: ¡Evite las siglas!” (Español)
La comunicación eficaz y positiva entre las escuelas y las familias es fundamental. Esta breve representación ilustra cómo los educadores, aun con buenas intenciones, pueden perder la atención de los padres al saturar su mensaje con siglas y terminología desconocidas.
Title I Compact- Good Example
Title I Compact- Bad Example
Parent and Family Engagement Through Cultural Awareness- Good Example
Parent and Family Engagement Through Cultural Awareness- Bad Example
Cultural Awareness- Bad Example
Cultural Awareness- Good Example
ESL Parent Meeting- Bad Example
ESL Parent Meeting- Good Example
Parent/ Teacher- Bad Example
Parent/ Teacher- Good Example
Welcoming School- Bad Example
Welcoming School- Good Example
