Good two-way communication is necessary for student success. Parents and teachers who share relevant information about a student are better able to help that student achieve academically.

Good two-way communication means that parents are more likely to be more involved with their children's learning at home. And, teachers see an improvement in student achievement, improvement on student's self image, a reduction in disruptive classroom behavior, and improved teacher-student relationships.

Good communication means sharing good news, calling parents on the phone, and meeting parents in person.

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Classroom Tips: Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships
This brochure highlights communication strategies and phone guidelines for talking to parents.