Parent Communication

One of the things that I think is very important to students learning is good parent/teacher communication. I thin there are many ways that teachers can stay connected with parents. First, I think it is important for teachers to start the year with open arms to all of the parents/care givers of his/her students. This can be done by sending a letter home but I think an even more personal way to form a connection with the parents is by phone call or actually going over to the students house. I think you can get to know your students by getting to know their parents. If the parents are comfortable with the teacher right at the beginning, the parents will probably be more likely to come to the teacher if they have questions or concerns.

Another way to stay connected with your parents throughout the year is by handing out weekly news letters that explain what is going on each week. This way the parents are in the loop and nothing should be a surprise. Finally, I think it is important to make phone calls home every so often when the child has been exceptionally good. Parents need to hear the good just as much they do the bad.