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  Top 5 Tips for Developing a Strong Partnership with Teachers

  Working together will help your child succeed.. the importance of a strong working relationship between a child and the teacher is easy enough to understand.  Keep in mind, however, that this is only half the equation.  Just as important to your child's school success is the relationship that you, as a parent, cultivate with the teacher.  Examine these five tips that you can use as you build this partnership:
  • There is no time like the present to introduce yourself to the teacher.  Get in touch early and share information and set positive tone for the entire school year.
  • Put the parent-teacher conference on your calendar--and don't miss it.  Mark the dates - October 20th from 1:00 PM -- 7:00 PM.
  • Stay in regular contact with the teacher:  You don't have to wait for the parent-teacher conference to talk to the teacher.
  • If problems arise, stay objective:  There are going to be times when your child is struggling in the classroom, is having discipline problems, or simply has a personality conflict with the team.  When such problems arise, it's important to stay calm and give the teacher the benefit of the doubt.
  • Don't be a stranger...visit the classroom.  One of the best ways to build a parent-teacher partnership and show interest in your child's learning is to visit the classroom.


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