Parents come into school for two student led conferences each year. If parents want to discuss any concerns etc at any other times meetings are organised during team planning times so every teacher who teaches the student can be present.
Parents also attend culminations (public demonstration or exhibition that occurs at the end of an expedition).
Before joining the school the 6th grade advisors meet the families of every student joining their new crews. Informal meetings take place at the students home or a local community space (coffee shop, etc) to enable the new teacher to get to know the student and their family better and make a start on good, secure working relationships.
Rather than keep parents 'at arms length' EL schools actively engage with parents - 'we don't just enroll students, we enroll parents' by putting out lots of volunteer opportunities:
Help or lead a school project
Classroom/Library/Tutoring help
Fieldwork - help with fieldwork days
Professional services/expertise
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