Communication with various groups in the school is a key to building trust.  

Three key ways we communicate are physical expression, in conversation or through public speaking, and in writing.  Being present during arrival and dismissal is a very visible and predictable. It is an opportunity to build relationships with parents and children.  Walking around the building and visiting classrooms, the lunch room, and recess yard, are also important ways to be physically present.  Checking in informally with students, teachers and staff,  and parents can help build a trusting relationships that make more formal communications more effective.  And then there are meetings!  PTA meetings, School Leadership Team meetings, staff meetings large and small!  Planning for these meetings and organizing them for efficiency and effectiveness is an essential part of communication. 

Written communication is also an important part of communication and documenting for yourself (and your supervisors) how you frame the work of learning.  Key ways that I communicated in writing were weekly staff emails and an occasional blog to the community that was on our school website and in my email signature. 

How do you communicate your vision with your community? How do you establish trusting relationships?  How do you plan for meetings? We will look at systems in place, reflect on how they are achieving your goals, and create a sustainable plan for moving forward.