Event Details

GPS - The School-Parent Partnership: Tackling Tough Topics—Attendance, Slipping Grades, Behavior, and More

Monday, November 24, 2025
12pm - 1pm

https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/87925380275#success

Dr. Beth Houf

Houf will come to GPS to assist with skills that foster open, honest and respectful dialogue and active listening—with a focus on solutions. She will share strategies to enhance communication especially when addressing tough topics. By creating partnerships that demonstrate genuine care, students can feel connected, empowered, and inspired on the path to engaged learning and academic success.

It is no surprise that when schools and parents work together, all students benefit. Effective collaboration between educators and families, especially when addressing challenging issues like academics, attendance, or behavioral problems, relies on strong communication, empathy and a shared commitment to the student’s well-being.

Houf is the principal of Capital City High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. She is the co-author of “Lead Like a Pirate: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff.” Houf serves as a facilitator for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Leadership Academy and provides monthly training to state educational leaders. She has received numerous leadership awards, including the 2022 National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year.

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