Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education

What to do when parent-teacher relationships go wrong


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Sometimes parent-teacher relationships don’t go as smoothly as we hope. And when conflicts happen, it can make school harder for both students and adults.

In this episode, Julian shares practical advice for dealing with parent-teacher tension. Learn how to fix misunderstandings and rebuild trust to help create a more positive connection.

For more on this topic:

  • Families of color and communicating with teachers
  • 7 tips for building a good relationship with your child’s teacher
  • Why and how to partner with your child’s teacher
  • Race and Ethnicity of Public School Teachers and Their Students

Timestamps:  

(00:00) Intro

(00:55) Why parent-teacher dynamics are hard

(03:44) How race influences these relationships

(06:40) Julian’s tips for working with your child’s teacher

For a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected].

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