How you, mom or dad, can help your child’s teacher

Cassandra Starks and her son Foster check his grades online. Most every day, Foster uses his phone to check his grades, looking to see if his teachers at Celebration High in Florida have entered marks for recent tests, papers and assignments.

By Rose French

Aug 27, 2014

Talk regularly to your child’s teacher. Participate in school functions and field trips. Stay informed.

These are just a few of the tips for developing a relationship with your child's teacher, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The federal agency is providing the information as students head back to school across the country.

“It’s a good idea to let your child’s educator know you want to partner with him or her, and share the responsibility for your child’s academic growth,” according to the DOE.

Here are some DOE tips:

• Keep in touch. Make sure your child’s teacher has multiple ways and times of day to contact you.

• Mark your calendar. Ask your child’s teacher about the best ways and times to contact him or her.

• Reach out. Let the teacher know that you are there to help. Volunteer to assist with school trips or functions at school that might require additional adult supervision.

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