[angelangst]

How are you incorporating your communication log as documentation?

I have concentrated on my web page and a grant I wrote for my relationships with parents/community. I have some surveys etc that show how it helped student achievement.

Do I have to include a communication log? I just don't see how it will support the things I wrote about in entry 4. I know of some others who did not include it and achieved certification, but would like to hear from others as well.

Thanks!

[kidtch]

Good for you! Surveys to show impact on student learning! You're right on target!

I was not going to use a communication log, but became insecure when push came to shove. So I included one in the same accomplishment where I used my website. I added the log to show another way to show how communication enhanced and made an impact on student learning. HOwever, you are right. I know many who achieved and did not include a Communication log. Submit your strongest evidence -

If I remember we had to show ourselves a learners, leaders,collaborators, our work with family and community etc. I even recall a part of the entry as needing to show an ongoing community project. Is that a part of entry 4 for you?

As an organizational strategy for E4, I listed each area (Family and Community, Leader, Learner, Collaborator, Community etc.) I needed to cover and then listed all the various things that would show me as accomplished under each one. I then chose the ones which I could provide evidence of student impact . Choose the strongest accomplishments.

[Linda/OH]

I know that in our support group it was highly recommended and so I believe everyone had some form of 2-way communication log with parents. And the mantra is "show how it effects student achievement". My examples were of constant communication (both positive & when problems arose) with students who were struggling and then notes home i.e. when Johnny did well on a test after I'd given parents a study guide & tips on how to help him. It was largely due to us working together that made sure he'd be successful.