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Communication Between Teachers And Parents 9 Techniques for Building Solid Parent-Teacher Relationships - by Kechia Williams
I believe wholeheartedly that a child's academic success is greatly enhanced when teachers and parents are partners in the process. When I need information pertaining to a child or a child is experiencing a problem, I contact the parents or guardians because they are my #1 resource. Throughout the school year I use a variety of communication methods to build and sustain solid relationships with parents. These are nine of my tried-and-proven techniques new (Views So Far 108 )

7 Effective Parent Teacher Communication Tips - by John Halloran
Many schools today have set clear goals for increasing "family engagement," and are rolling out systems and programs to reach parents. More than information about the school, parents want to know what their kids are doing in the classroom. Providing parents with this information can create strong and effective partners for teachers. Here are 7 tips to create a robust parent-teacher communication plan that leverages the power of your students' families new (Views So Far 88 )

Handling Complaints From Parents Managing complaints from parents - Ministry of Education - by NZ Ministry of Education
Formal document for the Ministry of Education in New Zealand that explains their process for handling parental complaints. Some good tips here, on the process, generally. new (Views So Far 62 )

A Teacher's Guide to Generation X Parents - by SUSAN GREGORY THOMAS
Not long ago, administrators at a small private school in New York City were reorganizing two mixed-grade elementary classrooms. Looking at the third grade, they determined that one girl was particularly well suited to switch from one class to the other: She was adaptable and genial and loved working with teachers and friends. The administrators called the girl's mother, assuming she would be flattered. Wrong. The mother was distraught: Her daughter had started at the school only last year! She would be leaving friends in the other classroom! She had enrolled her daughter in private school for its stability and intimacy -- not for disruption! The administrators didn't understand what had been happening at home! The mother, in tears, needed to have a conference -- now. Educators were stunned. Who was this mother? That would be me, and here's why: I am a Generation X parent, a member of a demographic that has been making teachers' and school administrators' jobs a pain in the butt for more than a decade. new (Views So Far 46 )

NEA - How Can You Deal With Angry Parents? - by NEA
Dad and Mom, eyes wild, barge into your room screaming, "How dare you give Ashley an F?!" Ashley smirks. The class cheers. The principal walks in. OK, that's probably not going to happen. But furious parents can do a lot of damage, whether or not there's any basis for their anger. So in case Dad and Mom ever do show up mad, here are some ideas on how to cope, and maybe even turn the encounter into an opportunity for everybody--parents, kid, and you--to do better. new (Views So Far 81 )

How To Handle An Angry Parent (For Teachers) - by MICHAEL LINSIN
It can be a nerve-racking experience. Without warning, a parent appears in front of you. He (or she) is angry and wants answers. Right now. Maybe he's upset about a student picking on his son. Maybe he's mad about how you handled his daughter's recent misbehavior. Maybe it's a homework issue, a test grade, or a misunderstanding about something you said to your class. Whatever the reason, when confronted by an angry parent, your response should be the same. Follow the seven steps below and you'll be able to quickly calm angry parents, give them the answers their looking for, and turn them into lifelong fans. new (Views So Far 111 )

Dealing With Aggressive Parents For Teachers - by Randi Myers
Nice, longish article on how to deal with aggressive parents, citing a sports coach having to deal with an angry mob of parents. Includes some good links. new (Views So Far 60 )

Rethinking Difficult Parents (For Teachers) - by Dr. Allen Mendler
Nuggets from this article on dealing with difficult parents: Don't forget they can be valuable sources for information even if they are aggressive, and difficult parents are better for the child than parents who simply don't care about their children. new (Views So Far 80 )

temp Headteachers demand fines for false complaints by parents - by Jessica Shepherd
Out of England, this somewhat weird news story about how head teachers are asking that parents making false accusations about teachers should be fined. Sad that in some situations, parents and teachers are at each others' throats. new (Views So Far 70 )