[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know the back-to-school season is the most stressful time of year for families? Yes, even more than the holidays, according to the New York Post.\u00a0This is because there are so many moving parts to keep track of: teacher assignments, extracurricular signups, and of course, back-to-school shopping. What\u2019s more, this information seems to come at them fast, from all directions. It\u2019s difficult for them to sift through everything and find what applies to them. So, it\u2019s important to know what information to get out there, and how. Here are some tips for streamlining your back-to-school communication.<\/p>\n
Think back-to-basics. Families want the information that will set their child up for success on that very first day back. Some examples include:<\/p>\n
Tip:<\/em> <\/strong>Every school district will differ. To best estimate what families will want to know, think about the phone calls and emails you receive over the summer. What are your families asking for? Prioritize those frequently asked questions when getting your information out to families.<\/p>\n Parents also want to be in the know of what goes on in the classroom.<\/strong><\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just the information that counts. How <\/em>parents receive it is crucial. Efficiency is key to happy families and minimal stress. Think to yourself, how do you get the must-know points out to your district\u2019s families? One email? Two? Three? Old fashioned mail? It\u2019s time to update that process so parents can easily find exactly what they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n For effective and streamlined information, we recommend:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to contact families:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Get your information out EARLY!<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re happy to assist. TeacherLists provides easy-to-embed links, social media content, and website banners for a seamless back-to-school communications process. Upload your district\u2019s lists to get started<\/a> or click here to connect with a district specialist<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Easy for you, easy for families!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4212,4208],"tags":[16,4141,1051],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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