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Keeping the tone of the conference positive is important.
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Keep the Conference as Positive as Possible I think it is always amazing how insightful and how spot on students are about their own strengths and challenges, for the most part. I really like to give kids the opportunity to reflect about themselves because I think it brings things into their awareness more and hopefully prods them on to continue the good work or to make a few changes to improve.Īt the conference, I ask the student to go over what he/she has written on the reflection form and we all listen and make comments about what the child has to say. Having students attend conferences makes them part of the conversation and helps them take more ownership for learning and for behavior.īefore the conference, I give my students specific reflection forms to fill out, so each child is able to give some input about how he/she views classroom learning, behavior, and personal character traits so far this year. I always love to have the students attend parent-teacher conferences and have found them to be extremely successful for the 2nd – 5th graders that I’ve taught. Sitting at a group of desks together or at a table with the same sized chairs works really well and makes it feel more like a conversation for everyone involved. A friendly smile and greeting help establish a warm atmosphere for the conference.Īs far as where to sit, I think it’s best if you don’t sit at your desk and pull up some chairs around it, as the desk can be viewed as a type of barrier and might feel intimidating to parents. Be Warm and Welcomingįrom the moment you open the classroom door, you want parents to feel comfortable and welcomed into your classroom.
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#Parent teacher conference free
The form I use is included in the free (and editable) packet of Parent-Teacher Conference materials in my store. It’s really nice to have that information ready and in front of me so I can remember exactly what I wanted to say for each child, without having to think of it on the fly. I have a form for each child that I like to use to fill in some information from assessments (like reading fluency, comprehension, knowledge of math facts, etc), as well as strengths that I notice in the child and areas which are challenges. Unveiling them for the first time at a conference is not the best way to handle these types of issues.Īnother way to be prepared is to write out notes about each child beforehand. However, any major problems, whether the child is struggling academically, behaviorally, or socially, should be communicated to the parent before the conference time.Īs you know, it’s always best to communicate ongoing issues with parents early, so you can work together to help the child. Be PreparedĬonferences are definitely a time to share information with parents and to work on solving any challenges the student is facing as a team.
#Parent teacher conference how to
I thought I would share some things I’ve learned along the way about how to make Parent-Teacher Conferences a success. Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner and it’s time to gather a few materials and to get ready for this important connection time with parents.