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.

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. 
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