How can we talk with families about concerns while maintaining trust and working together to support their child?
I’m sharing English and Korean learning summaries based on Anthony Semann’s (Semann & Slattery) Difficult Conversations with Families session.
The resources include:
- Separating observations from assumptions
- Listening to families and asking open questions
- Communicating concerns with clarity and care
- Navigating disagreements and agreeing on next steps
- Practical example dialogues for family meetings
- Checklists and reflection questions for educators and Educational Leaders
The central message is simple: understanding comes before telling. We work alongside families to support the child.
Editable Word documents and PDFs are attached for individual learning or team reflection.
What is one conversation you could approach differently this week?
These resources are learning summaries adapted from the session, with illustrative dialogues created for practice. They are not official presenter handouts.