In addition, look for less formal communication opportunities throughout the year. For example, Matt Miller, principal of Roundtown Elementary in York, Pennsylvania, holds coffees where he and parents converse about aspects of school discipline. You might also write short articles about discipline in your school newsletter.
Varying your means of communication helps avoid subjecting parents to information overload. You’re also more likely to reach parents with different preferred ways of receiving information if you use a few different ways of communicating.
Communication with parents will help ensure effective discipline in your school. As a leader, it’s up to you to model good communication, get it going early in the school year, and keep it going all year long.