Category Archives: Community Involvement

Increasing Parental Engagement

Posted on August 1, 2018 by drellena

Every summer, I spend some significant time looking back on the past year. I do my very best to determine what went well, and areas where I think we need to improve. I then try to chart the course for … Continue reading →

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My Message to Parents

Posted on June 30, 2015 by drellena

  All of us have had to deal with irate parents. The conversations I have are probably not too much different than the ones you have. Some are adult like in manner and end in an agreement to disagree. Some … Continue reading →

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Weekly Education Diigo Links 11/24

Posted on November 30, 2014 by drellena

Here are my Diigo posts for the week of November 24, 2014. Not many this week, as I took some time off for Thanksgiving. I hope that all of you had some time to spend with family and friends this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Education Links (weekly)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by drellena

Here are my weekly Diigo posts for the week of October 13. Another post on our 1:1 Chromebook journey will be out this week. If you have any suggestions on resources for my teachers, drop my a line. Make this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Education Links (weekly)

Posted on October 5, 2014 by drellena

Here are my weekly Diigo links for the week if September 29. Look for my second installment of our journey to a 1:1 school this week! Using Scannable Technology to Reach Parents Year Round | Edutopia Its not just QR … Continue reading →

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Make it a Priority to Stay Engaged All Year Long

Posted on September 7, 2014 by drellena

As a new year begins, hopefully we have all set goals and determined things that we will do better this year than last. I know I have. I always say that I am going to spend more time in classrooms … Continue reading →

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