Discusses the value of delineating standards by which progress toward achieving excellence may be judged. Specifically mentions the differences between the educational goals of parents and teachers in an Indiana community. Advocates that teachers and principals be held reponsible for effecting change. (CB)

Partnerships between teachers and parents provide benefits for children's education. Suggested methods by which teachers can establish communications with parents include telephone conferences, printed communications, encouragement of parental visits, developmental checklists sent home, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and workshops for…