GETTING THE MOST OF THE PARENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIP

Parents* and teachers creating a positive relationship with one another is one of the most important and useful things that can happen in terms of helping a child achieve success in school.  We know that learning takes place in the context of relationships, and children have the strongest relationships with their parents, and also hopefully a very strong relationship with their teacher.  With parents and teachers working together as a team, think of the potential learning power that lies in that relationship for the child.

It is important that parents and teachers build trust with each other, even in the face of disagreement (and we know that disagreements will occur), as the child need to see the parent-teacher relationship as one that is a unified team working in his/her best interest.

Here are questions that parents and teachers should be asking each other.  Neither the parent nor the teacher has all the answers, and each may see things differently based on the lens through which they are looking.  By collectively discussing the questions below, teachers and parents can learn a great deal about what is important to each of them, thus building trust and a sense of teamwork that will help in doing what is best for the child.

What are the child’s strengths?

What areas does the child need to continue to focus on?

What can I, as a parent, do at home to help my child with his/her learning?

What can I, as a teacher, do at school to help my student with his/her learning?

How does the child feel about school and his/her learning?

What types of changes am I, as a parent, seeing at home with my child?

What types of changes am I, as a teacher, seeing at school with my student?

Is there something the teacher should know about my child or the home situation that may help assist the teacher?

How are the child’s social skills both at home and at school?

Parents and teachers both have a vested interest in each child; both want to help their child/student, so don’t hesitate to ask questions of each other.  The key is building a relationship that the child sees as positive, and one in which parents and teachers can learn from each other.

*Please note that the term parent is being used here to refer to the primary caregiver(s) of a child, not necessarily a biological parent.

Andrew Krugly evanston

Andrew Krugly completed his  Masters of Arts (M.A),Educational Administration and Supervision and Bachelors,Elementary from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Andrew currently resides in Chicago, IL, served as a National Leader and Mentor for the RtI Action Network, and is currently the Director of Education for the Educare Learning Network at the Ounce of Prevention Fund. When Andrew is not working with students and other educators, he enjoys traveling and performing in various community theater productions and on Chicago’s cabaret stages.

Andrew began his education career in Illinois teaching grades two and four, quickly establishing himself as a talented and zealous educator. In 1992, Andrew was the recipient of the Kohl International Teaching Award, and served on the board of the Kohl Academy of Outstanding Educators.Andrew Krugly was the principal of Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, Illinois where he served as the principal for the last 12 years. Andrew Krugly has been involved with the PBIS Network for the past 8 years. He has also spoken at the OSEP Directors' Conference in Washington DC, was the co-keynote speaker at the Illinois Winter PBIS Leadership Conference in St. Louis on January 2009, and was a featured presenter at the NAESP Summer Leadership Institute in July 2009. In 2008 , his school was selected for a visit by the Assistant Secretary of Special Education from the US Department of Education to observe the implementation of PBIS. Educational Staff Development, Consulting, Coaching Blending academic and behavioral success for all.   Andrew Krugly is a consultant and help you, your school and district to achieve complete and necessary.

Andrew Krugly is the President of  Andrew Krugly - Educational Staff Development, Consulting, and Coaching offering staff development to schools in PBIS, Evaluating Staff, The Danielson Framework, using data to make educational change. Offering consulting for schools or districts on RTI, PBIS, Staff Evaluation, using data to make educational change. Offering consulting for creating an inclusive special education delivery model. Coaching new principals and/or new teachers. At the same time the Director of Education Educare Learning Network/The Ounce of Prevention Fund provides guidance and consultation on educational issues for the Educare Learning Network and the Educare Schools. Creates and provides training and professional development to Master Teachers, Lead Teachers, and School Directors. He is responsible for data analysis resulting from our Network-wide assessment and Implementation study.He has created and facilitated a two-day learning event focused on using data to change educational practice. Serve as a consultant on educational issues to the Illinois Policy Team and the National Policy Team at the Ounce of Prevention Fund.

Skills:

Implementation expertise in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI).Expertise in working with children at all academic levels (Special Education to Gifted). Leadership expertise in implementing a dual-language Spanish immersion program in a school.Expertise in mentoring and coaching teachers, administrators, and direct service providers.Implementation expertise of best practices in instruction and new curricula.Seventeen years as a successful elementary school principal.Leadership expertise in creating systemic change in a school building by involving all stakeholders in the process and aligning their efforts.

Expertise in strategic and long term planning with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.Understanding of the Common Core Standards.Expertise in providing professional development for staff.Leadership expertise as a principal in closing the achievement gap.Expertise in hiring, maintaining, and supporting effective employees.Willingness to take strategic risks.Excellent relationship and team-building skills in a diverse work environment.Creative problem solving with excellent judgment.Nationally recognized presenter and consultant

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City & State: Evanston, IL

Country: United States