We are in the communication age—as such, most people will first seek to find information online.

Websites are an excellent way to provide information to parents in a 24-7 format, which saves you time in the long run.

Websites can be a natural extension of your classroom where worksheets can be downloaded, homework information can be posted, reminders and important dates are available, and more.

Tips for Success

• Keep your content updated—this will encourage parents to visit more frequently.
• Use images and photos to bring life to your website.
• Let your personality shine through on your website, but balance this with professionalism.
• Clearly communicate information in a succinct and easy-to-find format

Teacher Website Content Checklist

• Welcome message (on home page)
• Classroom Wish List
• Student Supply List
• Back to School Night Presentation (saved as a pdf so it can be downloaded)
• Parent Teacher Conference Information
• Daily Schedule
• Classroom Policies and Expectations
• Teacher Newsletters: Your website is a great place to keep an archive of these for the year so parents can easily re-locate the information
• Grade and Homework Policies
• Clearly labeled assignments (and downloadable assignments, where possible). Note to secondary teachers: organize this by periods/courses
• Important Dates/Events
• Link to School Calendar
• Resources (based on the subjects you teach)
• Helpful Websites