The Importance of Parents as Partners (6.9)

The parent or guardian and the teacher should understand each other, and they should share similar goals.

Caring maintains communication, and it helps build an empathetic relationship.

Parents should expect notes or phone calls only when things go wrong.

Problems should always be addressed later on – after teacher and parent has had plenty of time to mull it over.

Respect, honesty, and communication are key elements in partnering with parents.

The questions presented should be thought of as a checklist.

List 3-5 questions you would ask if you were conducting a parent/teacher conference.