Parent communication is equally important. In order to build a program for your student it is important not only to pay attention to state and national standards, instructional methods, and student goals, but also the goals that parents have for their children. I articulate for the school the Mission Statement and the needs and desires of student, teacher, and parent. I believe that people learn. Learning is what people do best.
People are most successful learning when they start from where they are and move forward.
It is the moving forward that leads to the celebration of achievement and the attainment of goals.