Parents as Co-Teachers Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:08:11 -0400 en-us © 2026 Parents as Co-Teachers yes ace748f0-fe5e-513e-99fb-0bd930d3a40f Christen Joli episodic false Finally a space that makes your wildest dreams as a parent come true. A space where you learn, confide, and walk away with a single action step that will course correct your parenting approach with schools so that the relationship becomes what YOU envisioned it to be – a true partnership built around your child's dignity and potential.



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Christen Joli https://storage.buzzsprout.com/afa2akojxgqplq67gfshl642zd6j?.jpg Parents as Co-Teachers A Single Trust-Building Move for Strong Parent Communities A Single Trust-Building Move for Strong Parent Communities What if the key to a real partnership with your child's school starts with seeing their teacher as a whole human being — not just "the teacher"?

In this episode of Parents as Co-Teachers, Dr. Maggie, a veteran ELA and ESL teacher opens up about the limiting beliefs teachers carry (yes, they have bucket lists too), why letting your guard down speeds up trust rather than risking it, and how she keeps the focus on student growth through honest, professional dialogue. 

She also shares how teachers are using social media to invite parents into their world — plus the one thing so many parents and teachers get wrong walking into meetings together (you'll have to listen for that one).

Along the way, you'll pick up some key terms worth knowing: EL students, 504 plans, IEPs, UDL, and WIDA Levels — the everyday language of school partnerships that can make these conversations feel a lot less intimidating.

By the end, you'll walk away with a single action step to shift how you show up with your child's school — and once you find your footing there, it extends to every stakeholder in your child's life.

Welcome to your Coach Teacher era.

]]> What if the key to a real partnership with your child's school starts with seeing their teacher as a whole human being — not just "the teacher"?

In this episode of Parents as Co-Teachers, Dr. Maggie, a veteran ELA and ESL teacher opens up about the limiting beliefs teachers carry (yes, they have bucket lists too), why letting your guard down speeds up trust rather than risking it, and how she keeps the focus on student growth through honest, professional dialogue. 

She also shares how teachers are using social media to invite parents into their world — plus the one thing so many parents and teachers get wrong walking into meetings together (you'll have to listen for that one).

Along the way, you'll pick up some key terms worth knowing: EL students, 504 plans, IEPs, UDL, and WIDA Levels — the everyday language of school partnerships that can make these conversations feel a lot less intimidating.

By the end, you'll walk away with a single action step to shift how you show up with your child's school — and once you find your footing there, it extends to every stakeholder in your child's life.

Welcome to your Coach Teacher era.

]]> Christen Joli Buzzsprout-19542718 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1490 1 full false The Missing Piece Between Parents and Teachers The Missing Piece Between Parents and Teachers What if the biggest challenge between parents and schools isn't a lack of effort?

After nearly 50 conversations with parents, teachers, school leaders, and special education professionals, one truth became impossible to ignore. 

Still, why do so many parent-school relationships become tense, frustrating, or disconnected?

In this premiere episode, literacy consultant and parent partnership coach Christen Jolicoeur introduces the idea of the Co-Teacher Era and reveals the hidden communication gap that often turns good intentions into misunderstandings. 

You'll discover why advocacy can feel so difficult, why emotions often run high, and how a single mindset shift can transform the way parents and schools interact. 

If you've ever worried about being misunderstood, struggled to advocate for your child, or simply wished you and your child's teacher felt more like teammates, this episode is for you.

Welcome to your Co-Teacher Era.

]]> What if the biggest challenge between parents and schools isn't a lack of effort?

After nearly 50 conversations with parents, teachers, school leaders, and special education professionals, one truth became impossible to ignore. 

Still, why do so many parent-school relationships become tense, frustrating, or disconnected?

In this premiere episode, literacy consultant and parent partnership coach Christen Jolicoeur introduces the idea of the Co-Teacher Era and reveals the hidden communication gap that often turns good intentions into misunderstandings. 

You'll discover why advocacy can feel so difficult, why emotions often run high, and how a single mindset shift can transform the way parents and schools interact. 

If you've ever worried about being misunderstood, struggled to advocate for your child, or simply wished you and your child's teacher felt more like teammates, this episode is for you.

Welcome to your Co-Teacher Era.

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