Parent-Teacher Portal (PTP): A Communication Tool

One of the hardest tasks facing elementary school teachers today is working with the parents of their students to make the learning experience the best it can be for the student. Most teachers and parents recognize the importance of effective parent-teacher communication. There are various ways that parents and teachers can communicate with each other, rather than relying on the scheduled parent-teacher meetings. Phone calls and visits to the classroom are also good ways to cooperate with teachers and keep informed about the child’s progress. Good two-way communication between parents and teachers is necessary for student’s success. Having an effective parent-teacher communication helps the children do better, both socially and academically. The goal of the Parent-Teacher Portal (PTP) application is to help streamline communication between elementary school teachers and the parents of their students. The PTP will allow direct communication so that any issues whether they are behavioral, learning, etc. can be addressed as soon as possible. The PTP application will allow teachers to communicate with the parents of students in their classes as a whole or individually. Also, with the PTP application, teachers will have the ability to create events and notify parents regarding school-wide announcements.