Communicating With the Teacher Article Archive

• Make the Teacher Your Partner - Q&A with veteran teacher Scott Mandel on how parents and teachers can work together for student success.
• Understanding Common Education Terms - Ever feel like you need a translator to understand what a teacher is saying? This collection of common school and education terms will help you understand the acronyms and jargon you may encounter.
• What Teachers Want From Parents - Teachers share simple steps parents can take to help their kids do their best in school.
• Dealing With Disappointing Grades - Most kids bring home a bad report card at least once. Here’s how you can help your child get back on track.
• 10 Things Teachers Don’t Want To Hear From Parents - Keep conversations with your child’s teacher positive and productive by avoiding these teacher pet peeves.
• Resolving Student-Teacher Conflicts - It’s tough when a child says “My teacher hates me, and I hate her, too,” but it’s bound to happen at least once in every student’s educational life. Here are some tips for what parents can do.
• What Is Your School’s Internet Policy? - Eight key question to ask your child’s teacher.
• Parents’ Support For Teachers Sets A Good Example - When parents and teachers work together, students reap the benefits.
• Complaining About Teachers is Normal in Middle School Years - “Don’t jump in at the first sign of trouble,” cautions noted child development expert Lawrence Kutner.
• Do You Know Key Who’s Who at Your Teen’s School? - Who was your teen’s elementary school principal?
• It’s Important To Contact Teachers if Problems Arise - When your child was in elementary school and middle school, you probably answered the phone at least once and found his teacher on the line.
• Keep Relations Good When You & A Teacher Disagree - You think your daughter should take honors math next year. The teacher thinks she should be in a regular class.
• Does Your Child Show Signs Of Learning Disabilities? - Parents are often the first to notice that their child has a learning disability.
• When Should You Write a Letter to School? - There are lots of reasons to communicate with your child’s school.
• Tip: Get to Know Your Children’s Teachers Early - First impressions are crucial. The first contact you make with your child’s teachers can set the stage for the rest of the year.
• How To Know When It's Time To Call the Teacher - You had your parent-teacher conference several weeks ago. But now your child seems to be having a problem in school. Should you call the teacher? Or should you say nothing and hope for the best?
• What if Your Child Doesn’t Like Her Teacher - In the best of all worlds, every child would love every teacher. But in reality, sometimes a child and a teacher just don’t click.
• What If Your Child Doesn’t Get Along With the Teacher? - Often, children tell parents early in the year that they don’t like their teacher.
• Follow These Eight Steps To Solve School Problems - When you think your child is having a problem at school, don’t wait, or the problem may get bigger.
• Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Child’s Teacher Questions - Parents who have good information are better equipped to help their children with the learning process.
• Find Out Now About Teacher Homework Policies - Many parents are surprised when they get a note from a teacher wondering why their son hasn’t done his homework. That’s because he keeps telling mom and dad that the teacher rarely assigns homework.
• 10 Questions About Your Child and School - The more you know about how your child deals with challenges and what's expected of him, the better you'll be able to help him achieve. Start by asking these key questions.
• Teacher's Tips: How Parents Can Help - Practical advice for working with your child’s teacher.
• Talking With Teachers About Student Progress - Don't wait for the report card to find out how your child is doing in school; a veteran principal offers tips for parents to keep in touch all year long.
• 7 Things To Tell the Teacher - Sharing key information about your child can help teachers make a connection.

Parent-Teacher Conference

• Tips for Productive Parent-Teacher Conferences - Parent-teacher conferences are a key way to stay informed about your child’s progress in school. Here’s how to make the most of your meeting with the teacher.
• Consider Having An End-of-the-Year Conference - Whether your child has had a great year, or one that’s not so wonderful, an end-of-the-year conference can help you learn some important things.
• Remember to Talk to Your Child Before Conferences - Before you meet with your child’s teacher at a parent-teacher conference, have a talk with your child.
• Parent-Teacher Conference and Homework: Let's Talk! - The parent-teacher conference is a great opportunity to discuss homework—and your "homework philosophy"—with the teacher.

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