Tips for Communicating With Teachers
Resources
- Reading Rockets: Communicating with Teachers
But parent-teacher communication can also be hard, especially when parents feel uncomfortable in school, don't speak English well, or come from different cultural backgrounds than teachers. Fortunately, both parents and teachers have developed ways to make communication easier.
- Scholastic: Communicating with Teachers
Good communication between teachers and parents doesn't just happen. It requires special skills on your part — skills such as good listening techniques, tact, kindness, consideration, empathy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of parent-child relationships.
- PBS: The Family-School Connection
Stable, quality relationships between a child's family and other caregivers are essential. Make sure the lines of communication with your child's caregiver or teacher are wide open. Look for opportunities to find out what's happening when your child is in group care or at school.
- Tips for Effective Communication
All about developing relationships with the teachers who work with your child. Located on a site concerning autism, but the material is relevant for everyone.
- Parents Have Homework Too
Keep the lines of communication open. Check your child's agenda daily. This is the teacher's best method of communicating with you. Always go to the teacher with any problems before going to the principal.
