Teacher Notes

Please remember to greet parents/guardians warmly.  Arrange a nice seating area to conduct the interviews. Consider having a student led conference (see links below).  Always start with something positive about the child.  Be prepared with examples of the student's work. Use "I feel" messages and avoid confrontations.  Speak in ways the parents will understand.  End the meeting on a positive note.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - WikEd

Parent-Teacher Conferences Online Advice

The Most Important Ten Minutes of the Year: Tips on How to Prepare for a Parent/Teacher Conference

Free and Easy Parent Teacher Conference Scheduler and Success Tips - by VolunteerSpot

Parent - Teacher Conference Form Generator - TeAchnology

Resources to Share with Parents at Conferences

The Parent-Teacher Conference Five Must-Ask Questions

Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conference | Parenting | Disney Family

Parent-Teacher Conferences at Elementary School

High School Parent-Teacher Night  FamilyEducation

Holding an Effective Group Meeting with Parents of ELLs

Colorín Colorado :: Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences with Bilingual Families

How to make parent-teacher conferences worthwhile and productive - Davidson Institute

The Teacher-Parent Connection: Tips for Working with the Parents of a Gifted Student

Gifted Parenting Support: Meeting with School Officials

Guidelines for Conferences Concerning Angry Children by Leah Davies, M.Ed

Dealing With Difficult Parents  Dealing With Angry Parents - Education World ®

Reading Rockets: Building Parent-Teacher Relationships

Student-Led Conferences

Education World ® Administrators Center: Student-Led Conferences: A Growing Trend

Student-Led Conferences Fostering Accountability Through Self-Assessment

Implementing Student-Led Conferences in Your School

Student-Led Conferences | The Cornerstone

Student-Led Conferences (Sample Letter, Agenda, Checklist, Rate Yourself, Evaluation Form...)

Student-led Conferences

Education World: Student-Led Conferences Hold Kids Accountable

MiddleWeb | Successful School Conferences

True Story About Good Letters

 Early in my teaching career I decided to send home with my students some good letters to their parents/guardians.  I wanted the children complimented on their good work and behavior.  One student went home and said he had a letter from his teacher.  His parent punished him until she found out it was a “good” letter.  No other teacher had ever sent a “good” letter home before!  I quickly learned to tell the students to say it was a “good” letter from their teacher.

Parent Teacher Communication: Making Parents Part of the Team

Communicating with Teacher Handout

Parent-Teacher Communications -Education World® : Teacher Tools & Templates

Improving Parent-Teacher Communication

How To Improve Parent/Teacher Communication | How To Do Things

Creating a Home-School Partnership

remind101 | Text Messaging For Teachers

How to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication | eHow

National Association of Special Education Teachers: Parent Teacher Conference Handouts

How Positive Teacher/Parent Communication Helps Special Education Students Thrive (scroll down)

Parental Support in Gifted & Talented Communities

Solving Parent-Teacher Communication Problems - Associated Content

Holding an Effective Group Meeting with Parents of ELLs

Holding Conferences with Parents of English Language Learners

Talking with the Teacher - FamilyEducation

How to Develop a Relationship With Your Child's Teacher | Parenting | Disney Family

Teacher-Parent Communication: Tips for Developing a Positive Relationship with Students’ Families

8 Ways To Eliminate Parent Complaints Forever | Smart Classroom Management

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