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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to gauge your communication skills and approach to parent-teacher relationships. It's important to emphasize the value of regular communication and involving parents in their child's education to demonstrate your commitment to creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
How you answer this question depends on your communication style and experience communicating with your student's parents. Usually, good parent-teacher communication is oriented toward open discussion and problem-solving if the parent or teacher has concerns about their child.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I prefer to have open and honest communication. I often ask parents first about how they feel their child's progress is and then provide my perspective. Giving them a chance to share brings down their defenses and creates a more open channel of communication."

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1. Keeping Grades Updated
2. Sending out an email that has my syllabus and ways to contact me
3. Through Google Classroom or a comparable site, sending out my weekly plans
4. Contacting parents for personal conversations.

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These are all fantastic ways to communicate with parents clearly and also consistently. Great approach!
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