Few things contribute to teacher burnout more than dealing with parents ineffectively.  Parents can be a tremendous ally and a benefit to the school and the child, and they can cause concerns.

Regardless, forming a partnership with parents is always the best solution and can result in excellent achievement. To that end here are links designed to help teachers communicate with parents and some recommended readings administration might want to put in your district library.

Ed.gov:  Working with Parents

How to Make the Best out of your Parent/teacher Conferences

Making the Most of Parent Teacher Meetings

Parent Involvement in Schools

Parent Teacher Interviews/Conferences
This site is for special education students, but the insights are valid for all students.

Parents Behaving Badly
What teachers hate about parents

Positive Parent-teacher Meetings

Preparing Teachers to Work with Parents

Research Highlights Importance of Teachers and Parents Working Together in the Child’s Best Interests
Interesting research on how parents and teachers see a child

School Zone:  Working with Parents
Nice section on a questionnaire

Shambles:  Working with Parents
This link page includes a website to communicate – you’ll find uneven content, but many links.

Survival Guide for New Teachers
Actually, for all teachers -- a Google book

Teachers Involve Parents In Schoolwork
TIPS for getting parents involved

Tips for Working with Teachers

Working with Parents
Lots of  links with specific recommendations and ideas

Working with Parents:  Advice from Teachers
http://www.educationoasis.com/resources/Articles/working_with_parents.htm