Parent-Teacher Conferences By Candace Turner, M.S.A.S. Communications Consultant

A Synopsis of Research Planned Expectations Two Goals/Points Establish Rapport Consensus on Action Timeline for Results What could go Wrong? Lessons Learned?

Principal’s Role Mission Statement Greet the Families Have Translators Have a Sign In table Arrange Childminders PTA Fundraisers Principal’s Blog Goals of Conferences

Time Time Expansion Ideas 1.Put 50 Students pr collaborative class 2.Teaching Interns 3.Teaching Externs School Environment for Adults & Youth

Starting the Conference Establishing Rapport Emphasize a Positive Establish Goals for Conference Honor the Parents by asking their concerns first Consensus on weakness and a solution with Timeline

Conference Success Keys Subject Matter—some but not all: Academic Performance Social Development Classroom Behavior Health Reminders Keep Conferences about 30 minutes

Performance Data Academic results Compared to Same Age Classmates Growth within a Period of Time Assessment Workshops

Conference Tips Take Notes Active Listening 75/25 Rule Seating Fact Sheet Other People Use of a Timer Early Communication of positives, so parents don’t always stress when you contact them Take Photos of family Encourage reading in their home

Closing the Conference Create a Plan Assign Roles Summarize Notes Establish Time-Frame Focus on the Future Survey any other concerns that the parent might want to share

Training Conclusion Want to Come Back Better Respect Action Plan Communication Links Assessments Child’s Growth Volunteer More School Image More Reading in Home Pleased with Principal and Teachers Help also for Teachers as their understanding grows Role-Plays w Team Team Shares in 3wks

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