Parent and Teacher Communication

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Parent and Teacher Communication

• Building Positive Relationships Through
  Communication

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Why Communication is Important

• Research shows that children do better in school
  when parents talk often with teachers and become
  involved in the school.
• Studies show that children whose parents are
  involved in education are more motivated in
  school.

• Motivated students are more likely to participate
  in class, more likely to complete homework, and
  more likely to achieve academically.
• In short, motivated children become students
  with good chances for bright futures

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The Role of the School

• Keep parents informed regularly of what is
  happening in the school.
• Establishing a regular means of communication
  with parents throughout the school year-weekly
  classroom newsletters, teacher-parent journals,
  good news phone calls or Friday folders.
• Making sure parents understand classroom programs
  and policies, and the importance of parent
  support.
• Supporting parent and community volunteers in the
  school.

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The Role of the Family

• Develop good two-way communication about your
  goals for your child, your childrearing
  practices, and family preferences in order to
  minimize conflicts and confusion for children.
• If you are troubled by something that may have
  occurred in the classroom, discuss it with your
  childs teacher at an appropriate time and
  setting. Open, respectful communication often
  clarifies a situation before it becomes a
  problem.
• If possible, actively participate in your childs
  school.
• Strengthen the bond between your child and her
  teacher by helping to establish an attitude of
  trust.
• Mention the teachers name in conversation at
  home, and show interest in your childs
  interactions with her/him.
• Let your childs teacher know you appreciate
  his/her efforts.

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How To Get Involved

1. Join the PTA
2. Volunteer in childs classroom
3. Share your talents
4. Attend School Events
5. Attend Parent/Teacher Conferences