Instead, try to include the parent as a partner in solving the problem. Stress what students are expected to learn, as well as your rules for behavior and grades. Offer to explain test results, particularly on standardized or developmental tests. Many parents feel too embarrassed to ask questions, mistakenly assuming that everyone else can interpret the results. Spell out your rules clearly early in the school year and stick to them.
Parents respect clear and fairly applied rules.
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