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KnowledgeBases > The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase > Element 5 > Activity 1 > Task 3: Determine Communication Modes

Guideline:

The method used to communicate a message impacts how it is received by its intended audience. Communication takes on many forms such as conversations, written notices, handbooks, websites, and interactions with news media. When communicating with national-origin language minority parents about school-related matters, schools must do so in a language the parents understand.

Tools Communications Plan Worksheet

This U.S. Department of Transportation worksheet from the "It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air" website identifies specific primary and secondary audiences for a communications plan. It may be a useful example for educators.

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Practical Tips The Power of Public Relations in Schools _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the Education Northwest document, The Power of Public Relations in Schools, outlining the basic components of a school public relations program.

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