Have you notice that the parents of students who do well in your class show up for the parent teacher conferences? Leaving you to wonder what exactly do they want to talk about. Their child does not have any alarming behaviors that you need to discuss and they excel in most, if not all of their subjects.
I know, I know. These parents are being the great parents that we really want them to be.They are showing an interest in their child's education and letting us know that they are available.
On the other side of the coin, their are parents that you are begging to see, you have made phone calls, and sent notes home and they never schedule an appointment or schedule and do not show. Okay, things come up. Though that may be true, there are many things that you would like to share with them to help their child be successful in the classroom..life and enlighten them of some of the behaviors you have observed.
How can we level the playing field? The option I have heard most often is buy them food. Buying food seems to be the solution to increasing involvement across the board. I have also tried to get the students involved. Get them excited about something that their parents can see when they come in, some sort of handmade project.
What are your thoughts or suggestions?
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