10 Ways to Communicate
with Your Child’s Teacher
1) Meet your child’s teacher
early in the school year. Don’t wait for a problem.
2) Ask your child’s teacher about his or her
goals, rules, and limits, and how often you can expect to hear from them.
3) Tell teachers about your child – special
interests, likes and dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses, and any major changes
in his/her life.
4) Get involved at school. Volunteer in the
classroom and for special events and field trips.
5) Make sure
the school knows your schedule and how to reach you.
6) Let teachers know the good things your child
says about them.
7) Ask questions when you have concerns and stay
informed about what’s going on at school.
8) When requesting a meeting, state your general
topic so the teacher can prepare.
9) Avoid automatically taking sides, whether the
teacher’s or your child’s. Try to stay objective and state your observations
only.
10) Stay calm – never accuse or attack.
Share what you would like
to see happen. Be specific and ask for details.
REMEMBER
– Your child learns by watching you. Demonstrate
good negotiation
skills.