This functional thesis was carried out in cooperation with Janakkala munic-ipalities’ multidisciplinary team. The purpose of this study is to produce a functional four-step model for the parents evening of 9th grade students and their caregivers. The”four-step" program is intended to help (stu-dents/carers) in the transition phases and offer continuity in educational partnership. The aim of the four-step model was to strengthen young people's self-esteem, and to increase awareness of the different follow-up paths and options. Also using this as a support model for young people and their parents facing the challenges of interaction during the transitional process. The theoretical basis of the thesis is dialogue. The theoretical framework of the thesis dealt with the key words; adolescence, the school and the joint steps/interaction. The thesis developed and advanced by way of the process. The functional part was carried out Tervakoski’s coed students and their guardians / local adults. Based on experience, it can be seen that the functional method of work as a bridge be-tween young people and parents in the dialogue between the given topics. The development of the observations related to the motiva-tion of the participants. Participation in a parents' evening was voluntary, so the number of partici-pants was less than had been hoped. The thesis of the four-step model has developed and grown as an entity, which has been a good start.