Rick Hess suggests 10 questions to ask your child’s teacher on Forbes.
I like:
What’s the one paper, project, or unit that I should really expect my student to come home excited about?What was the most serious disciplinary issue at school last year, and how was it addressed?How frequently should I expect to hear updates about how my child is doing?If I email with a question or concern, how quickly should I expect to hear back?What’s the most important thing I can do to help my child be academically successful this year?
Teachers, what questions should parents ask? How will you answer?