Connect Members: Dealing with Challenging Situations

Join us for this session where we share problems relating to the challenges of running parent groups and dealing with difficult situations.

By Connect (formerly SPTC)

Date and time

Tuesday, May 20 · 12 - 1pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

This session will look at:


1. Functions and priorities for parent groups

2. Avoiding difficult situations through

  • Running your parent group democratically
  • Respecting the Chairperson
  • Respectful relationships
  • Good Communication
  • Partnership

3. Strategies for managing difficult situations

4. Sharing tips and ideas


Frequently asked questions

What is an Information Session?

Connect information sessions are presentations, both live and recorded, to support and guide parent groups in their function, organisation and work. We have sessions with partner organisations too with specialist knowledge.

Are sessions recorded?

We record sessions for our members to watch at a time that works best for you. During the meeting, your sound will be off and your image won’t be visible to others at the meeting, the host will share a presentation and guide you through the agenda.

Who can attend the session?

We run our core sessions for Connect members and have sessions each term that are open to all parents, carers and parent groups.

Can more than one group member attend the session?

Any parent and carer with a child or young person at a Parent Group member school can attend a Connect Information session. As many members of your group can attend as you wish. If a colleague wants to attend, do ask them to register for a place.

Can I ask questions?

We ask everyone to introduce themselves in the Chat function and use the chat function for questions, but you can submit questions before and after the session at info@connect.scot. We stop at a few points throughout the session to look at questions and comments in the chat and answer questions

Should I take notes?

We send out a PDF of the slides with live links after the session to the email address used to register for the session. Members can also access our session recordings.

Are Connect sessions accessible?

If you have any special requirements for accessing Connect sessions, please email info@connect.scot. We are always looking for ways to improve our sessions.

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Connect (formerly SPTC)

Connect (formerly SPTC) provides support to Parent Councils and Parent Teacher Associations across Scotland. We run free training sessions for parents and provide support by email and social media. We have lots of great parent-friendly resources to try and help parents make parental involvement in children's education as good as it can be. By registering for our event you agree to us holding your data in terms of our privacy policy which can be viewed at https://connect.scot/privacy-policy