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Parent-Teacher Conference Collaborating for Success

Published by NEA: Good News about America’s Public Schools Kentucky November 2003

Parents Need to Be More Involved: Parents in Kentucky need to be more involved in their children’s education. In Kentucky, just 72% of 4 th grade parents and just 31% of 8 th grade parents participate in parent- teacher conferences -one of the lowest levels of participation in the country.

Important Steps to Include

The SETTING

Make the conference area as comfortable as possible.

Soft, background music

Provide Light Refreshments

CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS

MEET and GREET them at the door.

Use ADULT size CHAIRS facing each other.

Provide PAPER and PENS so that parents can take notes.

Provide materials that parents can take home: Information on homework Newsletters Suggestions for how to help children at home and at school Upcoming schools activities Invitations to join parent group meetings

The CONFERENCE

Take the sandwich approach. BE PREPARED

Work your way into what needs to be improved upon. Finish with something positive. Begin with something positive.

LISTEN to what parents have to say.

Above all, thank them for taking time to come and meet with you on the day of the conference.

GLOWS & GROWS Be prepared with notes on the child and put them into two categories: This will help you focus on the student’s strengths and needs both academically and behaviorally.

When you communicate with parents throughout the year, there will be no surprises.

REMEMBER.... You are the expert!