A teacher and a parent will form a relationship in the act of sharing and assisting in the teaching of the class. Working parents can easily volunteer in absentia by sending materials to the teacher. Allowing the teacher to present your material strengthens the parent-teacher relationship with a sense of sharing. Communicate with notes and phone calls. Teachers will write notes on papers, request conferences, and will comment on report cards.
Parents can also communicate with the teachers in the same manner.
Teachers appreciate positive notes. They respect suggestions and listen to re-quests and concerns. It is certainly proper for parents to request phone conferences. These provide a means for teachers and parents to communicate and clarify subjects and problems. Remember to adhere to the subject matter at hand and limit your time on the phone as you would a parent-teacher conference.