August 18, 2005
Establishing a relationship with your child’s teacher
Meet with the teacher in the fall. Tell the teacher about your child’s special needs, outside activities,
health and home study habits.
Look for the positive. Share with the teacher something you appreciate regarding the teacher’s role in your
child’s life. Express your appreciation by sending a note of thanks when something special takes place in the
classroom.
Let the teacher know you want to support work that’s being done in class. Ask for suggestions for expanding
school activities into home activities.
Be willing to participate in or set up a conference when necessary, such as when: your child’s grades plunge,
he does not seem to have homework, she seems deeply upset about something that happened at school.
Source: University of Illinois Extension Service
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