Develop trust between the teacher and parent. This is accomplished by treating each other with mutual respect. Understanding the role that you play as the teacher and the parent plays as their primary caregiver. Constantly keep open dialogue about the students’ progress and areas of needed growth. Keep updated in student’s interests, activities at home, upcoming events. Be willing to engage in conversation about child’s behavior at home so that the parent and teacher are on the same page in regards to actions taken at school, should certain behaviors arise.
Be aware of and honor the differences there might be in social status, cultures, how the children