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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
  • Introducing School Policies and Programs
  • How to Foster Parent Contact
  • How to Succeed in Your Class
• Written Contact with Parents
• Parent Collaboration
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Challenges with Communication