Greatschools.org – GreatSchools Staff
“Knowing who does what in your child’s school–and figuring out the best ways to communicate with school staff–can help you to be effective in supporting your child’s success…many schools now have additional ways of communicating with parents. For instance, a growing number of schools are using Web sites, voice mail systems and email to provide parents with information on upcoming school events, testing dates, school policies, and academic programs and more. Sometimes you’ll want to talk to the school to address problems or express concerns. A good rule of thumb is to begin by communicating with the person closest to your concern.” (more)