Tips from Veteran Teachers on Dealing with Parents

Enlisting parents in their child's education is one of the hardest yet most rewarding undertakings for teachers. Here are some practical tips from veteran teachers on managing these challenging relationships. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when forming lasting relationships with parents.

Parents will be much more supportive of you and helpful disciplining their children if you contact them as soon as a problem starts.

Keep them updated on their child's progress. Most kids just need to know what their boundaries are!

Susan Cowell
Medfield High School
Medfield, MA
Grade Levels: 9-12

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