http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/responsiveclassroom/responsiveclassroom017.shtml
Communicating with a student's parents can be one of the most beneficial actions taken by a teacher, to ensure that learning is happening in school and at home. Often times, a phone call from a teacher is in response to negative behavior or sub-par grades in class. Carol Davis and Alice Yang give teachers ideas on how to successfully and effectively speak with parents about student progress. Phone calls should be made more then just when there is an issue int he classroom. If a student has made a significant stride in their education, it is worth it to reach out to the parents. While many of the tips, like the "exit pass: 'today i feel proud that I...'", seemed directed towards elementary level classes there were some stated that could be potentially be used in a high school classroom, like a weekly newsletter about what is happening in the classroom. If the parents are involved in their child's education, it is likely that conversations will be brought up about things in the newsletters -- "What happened to Nixon after the Watergate Scandal?" or "How far did you get on your Prezi project that is due next week?" The main objective of the enhanced teacher to parent communication is to create educational participation between students and their parents.
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