Abre is quite popular with families (again, one-stop shop!). That said, schools should take concrete steps to prepare families for an Abre launch. The fewer surprises, the better the launch. Here are best practices we’ve gathered from our customers over the years.
Start at Least 8 Weeks Before Launching
Let your families know about the coming changes. This means repeat communication. Let them know via the normal methods of communication such as:
- Newsletters
- Website Announcements
- Email blasts
- Video
While you can technically launch Family Engagement any time during the year, the start of the semesters are a perfect time as it’s when families are concentrating on class changes.
Connect with Customer Support Manager
They’re here to help. They can find additional resources for you. The will share tips and best practices. Spend a good planning session talking about how you plan to roll out Abre to families.
Example of the Material Developed by Loveland City Schools and Abre
We recommend a PR Toolkit for promoting Abre. Your CMS should be able to provide you with templates that you can customize. They include the following:
- Letter explaining why you’re using Abre
- A series of images
- Video(s)
Offer Training to your Families
Back to school nights and conferences are also a perfect time to launch Abre. You can spend 10 minutes with families showing them how to download Abre and matching their students. Better yet, teachers and families can use Abre as the center for a narrative about student growth.