Monday, April 13, 2009

Topic: Parent Conferences

10-second review: What is the key to a successful parent conference? Convince parents that you are on their side and their child’s side.

Title: "Dimensions Beyond Words: Successful Parent Conferences.” EF Re. English Journal (November 1975), 63-65. A publication of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

Summary:
Sit next to the parents on the same side of the table.
Stress positive qualities about their child.
Isolate one negative thing that needs to be improved.
Outline your [the teacher’s] classroom plan for helping the student.
Ask the parent to help by doing one or two things at home.

Comment: Practical advice on teacher/parent conferences. RayS.

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