1. Parent-Teacher Communication
by Jennifer Eyth

2. Description
Differences between parent expectations for teacher-parent communication from elementary to high school.

3. Expected Outcomes Main Focus Parent expectations for communication
Expectations likely change as child progresses from elementary to high school

4. Project Outline
Explanation and confirmation of current communication via .
Communicate at least once a week regardless of behavior to update about assignments, successes, and needs
Courses were listed in an with an explanation with them.
See Sample

6. Project Outline cont’d
I switched from to a more specific form of communication that was more organized and separated the classes better.
See sample

7. Sample: Update Form
Blank Update Form

8. Project Outline (cont’d)
Communication with teachers also changed in how they reported information to me.
See samples

9. Old Form:
Word Document
How it was used
Advantages/Disadvantages

10. Google Docs
Advantages/Disadvantages
Sample Teacher Form

11. Project Outline (cont’d)
Parents were sent their own Google doc. to fill out a survey of communication expectations.
Results were as expected:
Elementary--Daily
Middle School—Weekly
High School--Weekly
Favorite forms of communication:
s were preferred the most
Notebooks were least preferred

12. Evaluation/Benefits Evaluation Benefits
Parents preferred communication, and specific communication
They often want to be able to help at home
Teachers want to inform me, but also have limited time, so faster forms of communication were easier (Google Docs)
Benefits
Students can also benefit from a home-support system
More teachers communicated with me more often regarding students
I’m more aware of the needs my students have in regular education classes
Individualized communication methods