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
