Suggestions are given on how to conduct a successful conference with the parent of a student. (JD)

The problems of dealing with a child who must wear a hearing aid are discussed, and the importance of cooperation between parent and teacher is emphasized. (JD)

Tips are presented for teachers to write letters to parents to encourage their participation in their child's writing program, and suggestions are also listed for parents to help improve their child's writing skills. (CB)

Anecdotes which illustrate student behavior can effectively communicate to parents information on positive or negative student behavior. This article describes the use of anecdotes in parent conferences, gives details on keeping anecdotal records of student behavior, and advises teachers on how to convey information to parents about student…

Volunteers can be an invaluable resource for teachers who are willing to take the time and energy necessary to train them. Guidelines for using volunteers as research aides, sources of special talent or experiences, links to the community, managers of classroom centers, and tutors are offered. (PP)

An increasing number of children live in single-parent homes due to the rise in the divorce rate. Teachers must become aware of teaching and counseling approaches which will offset the negative effects of divorce on children and minimize the period of adjustment. (JN)

This tear-out, ready reference folder presents facts and statistics about the importance of parent involvement in schools. The folder includes data on how often parents and teachers meet, teacher preparation for parent involvement, the public's confidence in teachers and parents, and model programs. Resources for further information and names of…

Presents suggestions for getting parents involved in schools, noting reasons why parents stay away. Suggestions include recruiting parent liaisons, collaborating with parents on problems, sharing a meal, sponsoring a parent-student project night, making a special effort to say thanks, and getting other teachers and administrators involved. (SM)

The paper presents four steps to effective parent-teacher conferences that enable teachers to make parents partners in a team effort to strengthen students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. Preconference worksheets for both parents and students to complete are attached. (SM)

Strategies that may be used to evaluate and record the progress of students and ways of enlisting parents' aid and understanding of problems are discussed. (JD)

A third grade teacher describes her experience of dealing with a child who had reading difficulties. Close work with the student's mother and a reevaluation of how the students were assigned to reading groups lead to a striking improvement in the student's reading performance. (JD)

A collection of back-to-school ideas helps elementary school teachers facilitate their students' adjustment to new class environments with across-the-curriculum activities. The suggestions focus on getting acquainted, learning class rules, discussing topics of study, building self-esteem, working with parents, learning cooperatively, thinking…

Presents a list of 15 suggestions to help parents boost their children's self-esteem and create a safe, emotionally secure environment that offers a sense of belonging, purpose, and personal competence as well as the freedom to develop a unique identity. (SM)

Discusses parent/school cooperation in keeping students from falling behind while on a family trip. The teacher crafts various generic assignments that students can complete while vacationing, explains the projects to the parents (noting any needed materials) before their vacation, then has the student present the assignment to the class upon…

The parent of a child who suffered from a developmental disability tells of problems with the kindergarten teacher concerning the child's placement and evaluation. Parents can provide valuable information about their children--if only teachers will listen. (PP)