What are the key aspects to a successful parent/teacher relationship?

In the same idea of a parents involvement in the classroom, there has to be a rapport between the teacher and parent for this relationship to be a beneficial one. Some key aspects to make this relationship both effective and a success are:   Parent introduction to the the teacher as soon as possible Important information about the child that the parent thinks the teacher should know Having the parent let the teacher know when is the best time to contact them about their child and vice versa Have the parents attend school functions (other then sporting events) Parental support of the teacher (helping in the classroom; seeing how education actually works) Inter-parental interaction Parents being open minded to new educational practices (i.e. Curriculum Integration) Parents doing related reading on what is currently happening in education so that they may have more informed opinions When a problem arises, have open lines of communication

How does involvement of parents affect the classroom atmosphere? What are the key aspects to a successful parent/teacher relationship? Why are some teachers reluctant about encouraging parental involvement? Links to sources Index