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TalkingPoints blog

Learn how teachers are using TalkingPoints to connect with families outside the classroom, across language barriers, and much more.

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Building Perspectives

Exceptional education (EE) can be an academic lifeline for students with unique learning needs. From gifted and talented enrichment to special education services, EE encompasses the supports that many students need to reach their full potential.

Yet navigating the world of exceptional education—with its complex terminology, assessments and services—can be challenging for families. This is especially true for families who do not speak English and are unfamiliar with U.S. school systems.

TalkingPoints is Immediately Effective and Easy to Use

Ms. Cardenas is a middle school ESL teacher from Knoxville, Tennessee. She had learned about TalkingPoints from another teacher at her school who had just started using it for parent […]

Reach Parents You Haven’t Been Able to Before

Ms. Monks is an ENL teacher for grades 1-6 in Oceanside, NY. She heard about TalkingPoints through an email from a co-worker who had started using it. This was right before parent-teacher […]

Mr. Brinson’s Daily TalkingPoints Routine

Mr. Brinson teaches 2nd grade in Oakland, California. He learned about TalkingPoints from his school and decided to give it a try. He used to use emails to communicate with […]

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