Students working together
As educators, we know that communication between school and home is hugely important to a child’s success in school. When school leaders, teachers, and other school staff respect parents* and share information with them openly and frequently, parents are more likely to trust and work with the school to support their child’s learning.
Leading the effort to build strong, trusting relationships with parents is a crucial task for school leaders. Having good lines of communication with parents already in place can make a huge difference when a school is working on discipline issues. Here are some strategies school leaders can use to build positive relationships with parents at the beginning of the school year.