Lesson Plan
Breaking the Ice Lesson Plan
In this 15-minute coaching session, educators will learn and practice quick rapport-building and communication strategies to engage a challenging or disengaged parent, culminating in a personalized outreach plan.
Connecting with difficult or disengaged parents boosts student support and partnership. This focused session equips educators with practical, proven techniques to open lines of communication and foster collaboration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Coaching Materials
3 minutes
Step 1
Session Overview
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify Barriers
3 minutes
Step 3
Rapport-Building Techniques
4 minutes
Step 4
Communication Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Breaking the Ice
Session Overview
Identify Barriers
Rapport-Building Techniques
Communication Practice
Reflection & Next Steps

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