how to communicate assessment results to specific individuals like students,parents,care givers,colleagues?

Answer 1

I always start out with something positive about the student, whether it's to their parents or to them. My problem is that sometimes I'm so afraid of stepping on toes and being too negative that I end up being too positive, which can be just as bad (I'm working on it).

With students, I talk to them one-on-one and explain what's expected and where they fall. If they're doing great, I talk them up big. If they need work, I tell them a couple of specific things to focus on. Sometimes that's all they need.

Like I said, I'm still working on my parent communication. I always come prepared with specific positive things and specific things to work on. I never use absolute language- everything always remains a possibility. This helps with covering your butt in the future. You don't want to tell a parent his/her child will pass if you know there's a possibility that they might not.

As far as colleagues go, I tend to speak in overall terms.

Answer 2

Face to face is probably best.... that way you can answer questions.... or the phone. Where I work, report is taped... gives you information, but you are not able to ask questions if you have any. I guess it depends on how many people you are trying to communicate with at the same time.