Why is parents teachers relationship important

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All rights reserved. I can teach like my hair is on fire all day and do a great job. But if parents are willing to put in a little effort at home, the results can be amazing. It can be as easy as reading to and with your child every day, asking questions about their day, using everyday events like grocery shopping and cooking dinner as teachable moments, and letting the child know that the parent values education.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. I think it takes a village to educate one as well! You can help your child get the most out of school by communicating and building relationships with teachers, other parents and students from the very first day. The parent-school relationship might change as your child gets older, or when things change at work or at home. Interviews can be a great way of getting all the important people — you, the teacher and your child — talking together.

Sharing student report cards, meeting notes, and intervention documentation can help teachers learn more about what strategies have been attempted and were successful for students.

Additionally, student history may help teachers work more effectively towards meeting student needs because they have more context about the students academics and behavior. Teaching can be a very tough job. Often, the work is stressful and overwhelming. Parents should always advocate for their child. However, a great way to support a teacher is to be patient, understanding and offer help. Parent-teacher relationships work when all parties commit to contributing what they can to make the partnership work.

In a trusted classroom environment, students feel welcomed and work more intentionally to meet classroom goals. And when teachers have the support of parents, they are more effective and confident in their teaching practices. As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work! Here at Kickboard we have seen many schools improve parent-teacher relationships by using our family portal, PBIS mobile app, web platform, and professional development services to support their initiatives.

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Restorative Practices. Social Emotional Learning. Parents expect teachers to instruct their students and to guide their learning so they can have success. Teachers expect parents to support their reading instruction and learning that happens in school, at home. The operative word in all this is communicated. When expectations are clearly communicated, both parents and teachers will have a better understanding of their roles in the parent-teacher relationship.

They will then know how best to be a supportive part of that relationship. Have you ever heard that communication is a two-way street? How often would you like feedback about your child? Whose job is it to see that information is given?

Are you, as the teacher, waiting for the parent to initiate communication? Why wait? You be the one to make the first step. Have you heard that actions speak louder than words? It may appear so.