Part IV: During the Conference Here are some tips to consider while the conference is in session: Greet the parents at the door to welcome them into “your turf.” Remember that it is very important to make them feel welcome and comfortable. Watch your body language. Research has shown that body language sometimes speaks louder than … Continue reading Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Report Cards: Part IV of V
Part III: Prior Communication and Preparation When it comes to conducting smooth parent-teacher conferences, some teachers find it effective to make prior contact before conference time rolls around. At the beginning of the year, before the formal conference time, consider calling the parents. Get off to a good start with your students’ parents. Call and introduce … Continue reading Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Report Cards: Part III of V
Part II: Arranging Your Room for Parent Conferences When it comes to arranging your room for conferences, every classroom is different and everyone has his or her own style, so setting up for conferences is clearly a personal matter. Some teachers, moreover, may feel that their everyday classroom is just fine to hold parent-teacher conferences. … Continue reading Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Report Cards: Part II of V
Has the time come for parent conferences? If you’re a veteran teacher, you know the drill. But for new teachers, the idea of parent conferences may stir up some nervous tension. Although parent conferences and report cards are periodic events and documents that need attention only at certain times of the year, it is imperative … Continue reading Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Report Cards: A Five-Part Series