Presents tips to help teachers put parents at ease, involve them in student learning, and establish partnerships. The article describes how to send invitations, determine goals, prepare agendas, plan questions, create appropriate settings, conduct conferences, and follow up afterwards. Cautions and considerations are noted. (SM)

Letting parents know what goes on in the classroom is more than good public relations. It can work to your teaching advantage. Here are five ways to make the link with home and school stronger. (Editor)

Examines several ways for teachers to improve public relations with parents through the media, parents' night activities, and parent teacher conferences. (JMB)

Getting along with parents can sometimes be tough, but a little tact can go a long way. Good communication skills are important in any profession, but for the successful teacher, they are essential. Drawn from their new book, "Teacher Talk!" (Jossey-Bass, 2005), the authors present some snapshots of typical conflicts with parents, paired with…