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From the Front Porch Looking In: A “Walk-Through” Process for Evaluating Building-Level Communication. Presented by : Stephanie Smith Director of Public Relations , Fort Osage R-1 School District MASA/MOSPRA March 2012. I don’t have the time/I do communicate. I want it my way.
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From the Front Porch Looking In: A “Walk-Through” Process for Evaluating Building-Level Communication Presentedby: Stephanie SmithDirector of Public Relations, Fort Osage R-1 SchoolDistrict MASA/MOSPRA March 2012
I wantit my way • Addedtoevaluations • Invitedmyself • Rules • What’s in itfor me • The “I wantthatto” factor.
Why a WalkThrough? • Alreadyusedtothem • Familiar Jargon • Forces active role • Consistantfollow-up • Buildsrelationships • First handknowledge • Oneononetime • Flexability
The PR Evaluation • Establishedgoodreportwithdistrictpersonnel. • Isvisiablethroughouttheschooldistrict. • Playsan active role in establishing and promoting new initatives.
Take “10” • Communication challenge our building faces • Initiatives/events/activities that can benefit from a communication plan • At my school I am most proud of • I wish more parents knew…about my school • The most misunderstood item about our school is • Parent Communication would improve if
Take “10” • When was the last time I communicated with my parents? • When was the last time I looked at my website and my teacher webpages? • I could really use help with…. • When was the last time I asked my parents opinion and really listened?
Successes • More face time withteachers • Increase use of technology • Enhancedvideo opportunities • Equality of schools • Relationshipbuilding • Awareness • Professional Development
ImprovmentsNeeded • The time factor • Tracking method/ipad use • More communicationplanning • Notallbuy in
Stephanie Smithssmith@fortosage.net(816) 650-7019(816) 668-8125