Title: Parent-Teacher Communication Strategies for Success
Headings: Parent-Teacher Communication
Parent-Teacher Communication
Strategies and Ideas for Teachers
Keeping Parents Informed
Getting Parents Involved

Content: contact information, school or class website information, educational objectives for the year, classroom rules, etc. This is also a great time to encourage parents to become classroom volunteers, and share information about parent-teacher organizations that they can participate in. Progress Reports — Progress reports can be sent home weekly, monthly or a few times a year. This way of connecting gives parents tangible evidence of their child's academic progress. It's best to include your contact information in the progress report, just in case parents have any questions or comments about their child's progress. Monthly Newsletter — A newsletter is a simple way to keep parents informed with important information. Within in the newsletter you can include: monthly goals, school events, assignment due dates, extension activities, volunteer opportunities, etc. Getting Parents Involved
A great way for parents to get involved in their child's education is to give them the opportunity to volunteer and become involved in school organizations. Some parents may say they are too busy, so make it easy and provide them with a variety of ways to get involved.