How to Build Relationships with Parents as a Teacher in Special Ed with Michelle Vazquez

Building strong relationships with parents as a teacher begins with having great communication and showing that you truly care about their child. Having positive interactions with parents is key to building these relationships and successfully working with families. My guest today, Michelle Vazquez, is sharing some incredible insight on how to build relationships with parents as a teacher.In this episode, Michelle is sharing ways she communicates regularly with families and tips for contacting parents with not-so-good news. Plus, how to build relationships with parents as a teacher when students are just getting qualified for special education.Grab Michelle's FREE IEP Meeting Checklist here!02:31 - Michelle’s background and what she is currently doing06:36 - Strategies she uses to build positive relationships with families at the beginning of the year11:20 - Michelle’s tips for contacting parents when you have to deliver not so good news19:50 - How she supports families when their children are just getting qualified and during the qualification process,28:27 - Ways Michelle builds relationships with families after they’ve had a negative experience in the pastShow Notes: http://autismclassroomresource....s.com/episode176Reso the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator AcademyJoin the Free Facebook Group <br/>