Don't Wait for the Parent-Teacher Conference! 11 Year-Round Cooperation Rules
Your child's teacher spends five to six hours with him each day. She doesn't know him like you do, but she sees things you can't — or won't. Here's advice from real parents and teachers who found ways to work together that really benefited everyone.
by the editors and readers of ADDitude
What I Wish I'd Known...
A note — or worse, a phone call — comes home from school. There are problems. And, right away, you're defensive and not a little worried. But chances are good that your child's teacher takes no joy in reporting his challenges, and has valuable tools and experience to help. The trick is unlocking a collaborative relationship driven by one goal: helping your child succeed.
Here, ADDitude readers share the most valuable piece of advice they'd share with parents headed into their first teacher conferences of the year.
Here, ADDitude readers share the most valuable piece of advice they'd share with parents headed into their first teacher conferences of the year.