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Working with Parents
Working with parents is one of the most important jobs you have as a teacher. It involves being diplomatic and developing a sense of mutual respect in order to create a partnership that will benefit your student’s (and their child’s) education.
- Initial Contact/Introducing Yourself
- Introducing School/Classroom Policies
- Written Contact with Parents
- Parent Collaboration
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Challenges with Communication
- Tips for Working with Parents