How to make the most out of the parent-teacher relationship
JANUARY 5, 2015 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015, 1:21 AM
BY TOBY SORGE
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As an inexperienced teacher early in my career, I noticed that engaging with parents was often tricky. Giving feedback or suggestions to a parent could be nerve-racking.
Trying to work through this, I realized that the relationship between student and teacher is critical. Unfortunately, sometimes the connection between parent and teacher is overlooked. For students to succeed, parents and teachers must have a working relationship that emphasizes student growth. Many times, teachers ask students to work collaboratively; it’s only natural that parents and teachers do the same.
There are a few simple ways to foster a successful relationship and some values to keep in mind when trying to engage teachers:
