Digital Smarts - Using Technology to Keep Parents in the Loop

Is your school looking for ways to expand and deepen communications with parents? eSchool News  recently featured an article on how two districts are trying to use technology to foster two way communication in new and different ways. The article discusses the interactive programs and apps that the districts are using, including parent portals and Student Information Systems (SIS). Alerts are sent to keep parents in the loop on what is going on in school, such as when grades fall below a certain number. The key to successfully implementing such a system is to make sure it is simple, reliable and easy to use.