Parent-Teacher Conferences — Tips for Communicating Student Progress | Scholastic.com

“Building mutual trust with students’ parents helps you build a strong foundation for learning.” One of the most effective ways to communicate with parents is through parent-teacher conferences, and Scholastics has made it easy to plan for conferences anytime of the year.  Check out these great strategies for before, during, and after conferences. tlb

Before the Parent-Teacher Conference

• Regular communication
• Allow adequate time
• Compile samples of students’ work
• Plan observations and comments in advance
• Parent-teacher conference summary form

During the Parent-Teacher Conference

• Present positive observations and student strengths at the beginning of the conference
• State goals and instructional plans
• Communicate improvement areas in a positive manner
• If necessary, develop plans of action
• Allow enough time

After the Conference

• Review your summary forms
• Follow through with any action plans and maintain appropriate follow-up communication with the parents
• Share learning activities that parents can utilize at home with their children

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