Disciplinary Communication Strategies: Maintaining Trust and Privacy in School Communities

Presenter: Tom Logue, APR, Associate Vice President

This webinar discusses striking the right balance between transparency and privacy in communications when disciplinary challenges arise. When addressing student misconduct, rumors and misinformation can exaggerate misbehavior or rightfully amplify community concerns. This can challenge independent schools to share just enough detail to demonstrate accountability without compromising student privacy. This session, designed for Heads of School and communications directors, will explore best practices for balancing schools’ promises for transparency and obligations toward privacy when handling public or problematic behavior incidents. In this session, we will explore strategies that maintain trust and clarity in even the most sensitive situations.