Teacher Communications

• Be your child's advocate, not their defense attorney. No child is perfect, and that's OK. Recognize your child's strengths and their weaknesses when communicating with teachers.

• If you have to leave a message, include specific information about when and where you can be reached. That reduces the amount of time spent playing "telephone tag."

• Begin with the assumption that the teacher is your partner, not your adversary. That will build trust and reduce defensiveness on both sides.

• Brainstorm and share strategies for dealing with difficult issues and/or behaviors. Sometimes you can provide a solution to a tough situation at school; sometimes teachers have ideas for solving problems at home.

• Share expectations and set goals for your child together. That strengthens the team effort.
  

Staying in Touch

• ABC's of Staying in Touch

• Talking with Your Child's Teacher

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Taking The Next Step

Concerns can be most accurately and efficiently addressed by those closest to the problem. The Board encourages you to follow the steps outlined below, proceeding to the next level as necessary.

• (Please refer to School Board Policy and Procedure number 4312) Board Policies and Procedures

School-Related Concern

1) Discuss with the teacher/staff member involved

2) Principal

  3) Assistant Superintendents of Elementary or
Secondary Education, Superintendent or designee

4) Present to the School Board through
the formal citizen's complaint procedure*

District Concern