Submitted by Kelly Wagner (not verified) on January 2, 2008 - 15:36.
I think it is important to keep the lines of communication open with parents. Call to tell them the good things. It is important for me to take time to do this. That way, if you have to call to talk about not-so-good news it is not your first contact and they are more likely to respond positively. I also try to send home postcards praising the students for a job well done. It keeps the parents in the loop as to what we have been doing. Another stratgey I use is offer extra credit to students who get their study guides signed. The hope in doing this is that the parents will help them study not just sign it. They will also get to know what we are talking about in class.
I think it is important to
Submitted by Kelly Wagner (not verified) on January 2, 2008 - 15:36.
I think it is important to keep the lines of communication open with parents. Call to tell them the good things. It is important for me to take time to do this. That way, if you have to call to talk about not-so-good news it is not your first contact and they are more likely to respond positively. I also try to send home postcards praising the students for a job well done. It keeps the parents in the loop as to what we have been doing. Another stratgey I use is offer extra credit to students who get their study guides signed. The hope in doing this is that the parents will help them study not just sign it. They will also get to know what we are talking about in class.