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• Brief Description of Evidence:
     This artifact is a compilation of materials that were created for a parent computer training night. Included in this artifact is a flyer about the event and the project proposal. I was a part of a committee that organized several computer lab training events that would help parents become familiar with email and the internet. The goal of the project was to inspire parents to communicate with their child's teachers and to reach out to parents who need assistance with technology.  

• Analysis of What I Learned:
     I learned that it is important to reach out to parents and provide assistance where needed. Communication is a vital part of any student's success and encouraging more parents to communicate with teachers was an important goal. I learned that it is important to extend one's role as a teacher beyond the classroom and work with the community. The community is a vital part of the school, therefore it is important to take an active interest in both the community and school.

• How This Artifact Demonstrates my Competence on the INTASC Principle:
     This artifact demonstrates the community and relationships principle because it focuses on community involvement and interaction. The committee that I worked with on this project organized these sessions with a specific intent of directly helping community members. In specific we were trying to reach parents and inspire them to communicate with teachers. This artifact shows that I am capable of extending my role as a teacher beyond the classroom. I believe that it is important to contribute to the community and have a working relationship with community members.