Title: Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Considerations for Educators - LD@school
Headings: Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Considerations for Educators
Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Considerations for Educators
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Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Considerations for Educators
Introduction
Developing a Positive Partnership
Parental Perspective
Dealing with Conflict
Conclusion
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Content: by attending parent teacher meetings, students can present their ideas and perspectives and learn to advocate for their needs. Set up a procedure for follow up. Summarize the information, as this will be the basis for the next meeting. Express appreciation for each other’s participation in the conference. Parental Perspective
Lawrence Barns, President & Chief Executive Officer of LDAO, and father of a son with LDs, reflects on his parent-teacher experiences: Question: What are the key components of an effective parent-teacher relationship? Answer: The greatest challenge, for both parents and teachers, is to effectively communicate. It may sound simple, but often conversations are disconnected because the teacher is using language that is specific to the field of special education, and may be unfamiliar to the parent.