Parent teacher conference
Was a parent worried about their child’s math grade? Let them know when their child aces a test or starts struggling with a particular skill, and build a plan together to support it.
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Share wins and challenges to give parents a full picture of their child’s learning! Take what you discussed in the conferences and stay in touch, either through your classroom management tool, email or phone. You’re not done yet! Use these steps to make sure every parent teacher conference has an impact. “Parents really loved this as a quick reference guide and it helped guide discussions that were the most impactful within the 15 minutes we had!” “To avoid committing to specific ‘grade-type’ ratings like a report card would, I had a one-page traffic light-style visual that showed students’ progress on all the subject areas students were working through, including social-emotional, communication and organization,” says Krystin.
Starting with a positive story about something a student accomplished or an anecdote about how they’ve grown during the year helps build trust and collaboration with parents.ĭon’t rely on your memory, either - make quick notes you can reference for every student, even if it’s just a few points.
You never want to jump straight into the negatives at the start of a parent teacher conference. Go beyond academic requirements and consider how well they interact with their peers, or how they’re developing social skills.