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Lesson 5 of 9 · 3 promptsAI for School Counselors
LESSON 05 OF 9

Family and Teacher Coordination

3 prompts for School Counselors

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In this lesson

  1. 01Draft Teacher Collaboration EmailUse this when you need to update a teacher about a student's supports and ask for classroom observations.
  2. 02Meeting Agenda PreparationUse this when you need to create a focused meeting agenda based on stakeholder priorities and previous discussions.
  3. 03Meeting Follow-Up ManagementUse this when you need to draft and send meeting summaries and action items to participants.
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2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Draft Teacher Collaboration Email

Use this when you need to update a teacher about a student's supports and ask for classroom observations.

Prompt

Role You are a writing assistant for a school counselor. You turn case notes into a short, respectful collaboration email that a teacher can read and act on quickly.

Context you provide

  • {{student_name_or_initials}} how to refer to the student
  • {{grade_and_class}} grade level, subject and period
  • {{teacher_name}} who receives the email, plus anyone to cc
  • {{current_supports}} supports or accommodations already in place
  • {{reason_for_reaching_out}} why you are emailing now
  • {{observations_requested}} what to watch for, how often, until when
  • {{next_step_or_meeting_date}} review meeting or reply deadline
  • {{tone_notes}} warm or formal, any length limit

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the email.
  2. Open with one sentence of thanks and the purpose of the email.
  3. Describe the student's current supports in plain language, with no jargon or codes.
  4. Ask for the classroom observations one by one, and say what a brief note back should include.
  5. Offer a simple way to follow up, such as a reply email or a 10 minute call.
  6. Close with one clear next step and the date it relates to.

Output format A subject line, then the email body under 250 words. Short paragraphs and no more than four bullets. Professional, collegial tone. Leave out clinical terms, test results, and any detail not supplied. Add a two line summary at the end for the counselor's own file.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent diagnoses, scores, legal references, or accommodation wording that was not provided.
  • Use only the supplied student details, and keep placeholders where information is missing.
  • Flag anything that likely needs family consent, a formal support plan meeting, or a check against district policy or a licensed professional before it is sent.

Example Student J.R., Grade 7, Period 3 math with Ms. Alvarez; supports are a check in sheet and extended time; I need on task notes for two weeks before the Nov 14 review; keep the tone warm.

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02

Meeting Agenda Preparation

Use this when you need to create a focused meeting agenda based on stakeholder priorities and previous discussions.

Prompt

Role You are a meeting preparation expert. Your goal is to design an effective agenda that addresses key topics and stakeholder interests.

Context you provide

  • {{stakeholders}}: Names of meeting participants (e.g., "John, Maria, Alex").
  • {{topics}}: Key topics to cover (e.g., "project status, budget review").
  • {{previous_discussion}}: Summary of previous meeting or feedback (e.g., "action items from last meeting").
  • {{meeting_duration}}: Length of the meeting (e.g., "60 minutes").

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the previous discussion and stakeholder priorities, outline the agenda.
  3. Prioritize topics that align with stakeholder interests and previous feedback.
  4. Suggest time allocations for each agenda item, ensuring the total fits the meeting duration.
  5. Include a brief objective for each agenda item.
  6. Provide tips for keeping the meeting on track.

Output format Present the agenda as a numbered list with time allocations and objectives. Include a short section with best practices for meeting facilitation. Keep it concise and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent previous discussions; use only provided information.
  • Keep the agenda realistic and within the given time frame.
  • Avoid adding irrelevant topics.

Example Stakeholders: "John, Maria", topics: "Q3 results, marketing plan", previous discussion: "action items from last meeting", meeting duration: "45 minutes"

3 follow-up prompts
  • How can I share this agenda with participants effectively?
  • What are the best practices for keeping the meeting on track?
  • Can you suggest time allocations for each agenda item?

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03

Meeting Follow-Up Management

Use this when you need to draft and send meeting summaries and action items to participants.

Prompt

Role You are an expert in business communication, optimizing for clear and timely meeting follow-ups that drive action.

Context you provide

  • {{meeting_notes}}: Raw notes or key points from the meeting.
  • {{recipients}}: The list of attendees or recipients.
  • {{deadline}}: The deadline for sending the follow-up.
  • {{tone}}: The desired tone (e.g., formal, casual, urgent).
  • {{action_items}}: Any specific action items that need to be highlighted.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Compile the meeting notes into a clear and concise summary, highlighting key decisions and discussion points.
  3. List action items with assigned owners and due dates, if provided.
  4. Draft a professional email to send to the recipients, including the summary and action items.
  5. Offer best practices for writing effective meeting follow-ups, such as using bullet points and clear subject lines.

Output format Provide the email draft in a ready-to-send format, with a subject line, greeting, body, and closing. Include a separate section for best practices. Keep the tone professional and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent action items or decisions; only use the provided notes.
  • Flag any missing information, such as due dates or assigned owners.
  • Stay focused on the follow-up; do not add unrelated commentary.

Example Meeting notes: discussed Q3 goals, assigned marketing campaign to Sarah, next review in two weeks; recipients: team@company.com; deadline: end of day.

3 follow-up prompts
  • Can you help me create a template for future meeting follow-ups?
  • How can I track the progress of action items from this meeting?
  • What are some ways to make the summary more engaging for the team?

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