Title: Parents and Teachers: What Does an Effective Partnership Look Like? - ED.gov Blog
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Parents and Teachers: What Does an Effective Partnership Look Like?
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Content: Unfortunately educators, administrators and teachers do not admit that due to NCLB, state standards and new testing rules have created more barriers for parent involvement. Parents need a “judge free” partner who will provide clear and concise goals and expectations for their child. They need detailed information on how to read and understand rubrics, benchmarks and testing data. Parents also need time with teachers to learn the math and reading language and strategies used in curriculum. Without these theses meaningful encounters parents have no clue on how to help their children with basic homework lessons that come home each day. Finally, we must utilize multiple forms of communications, in person, on line, in writing and in multiple languages. Teachers need to be willing to work with their parents no matter their assets or deficits’. Teacher must be willing to partner with the parent at the best level their parent can provide. However, the teacher must continue to attempt to communicate with the parent and support the student’s progress in the classroom. Teachers also have to admit honestly about their own cultural competency and commitment to work with students of color.