Parental involvement in a child’s education is one essential ingredient to the child’s success, and relies on the teacher’s availability to communicate with parents. In this video, the teach

Communicating with Families: Best Practices in an Early Childhood Setting Question Content Area volume_ up closed caption description settings full screen Question Content Area Parental involvement in a child’s education is one essential ingredient to the child’s success, and relies on the teacher’s availability to communicate with parents. In this video, the teacher demonstrates effective teacher-family communication at check-in, during parent meetings, and via a parent communication notebook. Her school also uses a parent information board, workshops, and monthly newsletters to keep parents informed. Through these various types of communication, families become informed about the progress of their children and how to continue the process of learning at home. Think back to your own education, and the interaction between your parents and teachers. How do you think effective teacher-family communication leads to a greater sense of trust between parents and teachers?