Set your expectations. tell parents how long the conference will be, where it’ll be, who else will be there, where to wait while you’re with other parents, what you don’t have time to discuss, and so on. 5. establish whether you want the student involved. keep in mind, the default is not to bring the child. The traveling teacher; the unemployed teacher; the new teacher chronicles; book review; grade levels. elementary (k 5) middle (6 8) adult; new teacher bootcamp; hot button topics. menu item. principals' corner; charter schools; confessions of a teacher; interviews; the state of education; stellar educator of the week; menu. how to fix education.
Walking into a parent teacher conference in any ol’ garb sends a negative message to the parents, especially if the parents prove to be difficult. you are a professional. you need to present yourself as such. dressing your best gives parents the impression that you take this job, and them, seriously. bring relevant documentation. No need to get defensive. 6. listen and be open minded. a conference is for teachers to give parents information based on classroom observation. the teacher would not bring up an issue if it was not necessary. 7. teachers are not the enemy. if you have a problem, no need to go on the attack. Parent teacher conferences can be pretty stressful for everyone involved: families, teachers, school staff, even students. whether teachers are trying to meet with 100 parents in one a day, dealing with angry parents who demand answers, or holding a full day’s worth of meetings with no breaks for meals, these events can be absolutely exhausting. Parent teacher conferences are usually brief meetings lasting between 10 to 30 minutes. making the most of your time as a teacher, especially if you interact with many families, is vital. send out the agenda beforehand, so everyone is aware of the timing. get families' questions and concerns in advance.
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