Building a Win-Win with your child’s Teacher

Step 1:
PLAN THE BEST METHOD

Demonstration: Write your child’s teacher a letter. Begin as soon as you can to get to know him or
her. Waiting until the need for a parent/ teacher conference may be too late to make an encouraging impression with the teacher.

Step 2:
SET UP COMMON PARTICIPATION

Let the teacher know that you are an involved and active parent. Detail in your letter what they
can expect from you. Studies have shown that children with active parents who are engaged in
their learning and have a relationship with their teacher, typically do better in school than if the
relationship between teacher and parent was not present.

Step 3:
EXPLAIN YOUR IDEAS AND THEIR BENEFITS

Be direct and open

Step 4:
EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WILL DO BY WAY OF SUPPORT

Include examples of how you can support the
teacher without being there.

Step 5:
AGREE ON AN ACTION PLAN

If you don’t hear from the teacher, follow-up with a note.