You and your student's parents

Communicating with your student's parents will prove to be a critical factor in your student's education. S/he needs you to represent her/him in terms of accessing supports, and keeping parents informed of her/his learning in school.

Suggestions for communicating with your student's parents:

• Request a meeting with your student's parents & SNA

• Discuss Classroom Support & School Support

• Discuss what allocations will be given in order for your student's needs to be met effectively

• Include your student in meetings in so much as is appropriate

• Share an IEP/Support Plan with your student's parents (https://www.sess.ie/sites/default/files/inline-files/neps_special_needs_resource_pack.pdf is a wonderful guide for teachers)

By keeping communication channels open, parents and professionals can work as a team, resulting in a plan for how to best support your student and her/his individual needs.

"Excellence in education is when we do everything that we can to make sure they become everything that they can".

-Carol Ann Tomlinson