Whether you’re helping students with behavior, emotional regulation, or executive functioning skills, keeping parents and guardians in the loop can make a world of difference. You often serve as the bridge between school and home, helping families understand the progress that their child is making behind the scenes.
Hi, I’m Rachel Davis! I’m a former school counselor with over 8 years of experience in the classroom. I specialize in creating easy-to-implement strategies for busy school counselors, and I am the counselor and curriculum designer behind Bright Futures Counseling , a community designed to offer counselors the support they need to feel confident serving their students well.
When I first started working in schools, I knew how important it was to advocate for my counseling program, but I didn’t always feel prepared to communicate effectively with families, especially when it came to delicate or emotional topics.
Over time, I found a go-to solution that made it easier and more consistent: a monthly parent newsletter.
It’s a simple and effective way to let families know what’s happening in your program, while also giving them tools to support their child at home.
