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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.

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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

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Breaking the Ice

Session Overview

Identify Barriers

Rapport-Building Techniques

Communication Practice

Reflection & Next Steps

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