Title: The Importance of Teacher/Parent Collaboration | Lesson Planet
Headings: The Importance of Teacher/Parent Collaboration
The Importance of Teacher/Parent Collaboration
There are many ways that parents and teachers can work together to ensure a student's school success.
Lines of Communication
The Importance of Parent Involvement
Parent/Teacher Collaboration:

Content: Homework helps parents get an idea of what their child is doing in school. By looking over their child's work, and helping them when they need extra help, they can ensure that their child does their best. Homework is also a valuable way to reinforce classroom lessons, and parents and teachers need to develop ways to motivate students to want to complete it. A way to do this is to set up a system for holding students accountable, both at home and at school. For example, students can fill out homework charts. They can then be rewarded or praised in both places for their efforts. Stickers, prize box, parties, fun day trips, and movies are all things that both parents and teachers can do to help students want to succeed. Sharing what rewards are being used at home and at school provides a good way to work together as well. If teachers remind students of the reward they will get at home, and the parent reminds them of the school reward, then they will have more incentive to work toward that goal. Another way teachers and parents can collaborate is by coming up with a growth plan.