Effective Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conference Video

Before the Conference

•Create an agenda ▫Greeting and introductions▫Past performance▫Current grade standing▫Behavior▫Projects/Tests coming up▫Ask Questions – get parent feedback

Another example: Parent Teacher Conference Record.doc

During the Conference

•Listen to the parent•Reflect and Paraphrase•Get parent input•Discuss student strengths•Suggest strategies

Dealing with Different Types of Parents…

Helicopter Parent

•Decrease parent anxiety•Communicate student responsibilities•Propose actions to be performed at home•Suggest a communication schedule

Uninvolved Parent

•Does not mean they do not care•Child can overcome issues•Come up with a plan

Defensive Parent

•Keep a positive attitude•Acknowledge student’s positive

characteristics •Work together to achieve student success