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How to Have the Best Parent-Teacher Conference Season Ever: 5 Tips for Teacher Success
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Let me help you get ready to have the best parent-teacher conference season ever! ๐ While it can cause a lot of teacher stress, conferences are an important chance to connect with families. With some preparation, you can make conferences productive and positive!
In this episode I do do a deep dive into these top 5 strategies to help everything run smoothly.
๐ First, leverage technology to take yourself out of the scheduling drama! It will also help you meet the needs of parents with inflexible schedules.
โฐ Second, manage expectations upfront. Tell parents how long conferences will be and remind them not to be surprised - they should already know if their child is struggling.
๐ฉโ๐ซ Third, involve students when you can with self-reflection exercises like "glow and grow." Get their perspective and involve them in the "triangle of success."
โ Fourth, set boundaries. Have a schedule posted publicly so parents stick to their time slot. Get a witness if you anticipate tension. ๐
๐ค Fifth, imagine it's your child. Lead with the positives. Minimize jargon on forms. Make it a dialogue, not a monologue.
Bonus: Optics matter - tidy your room, dress professionally. Prepare materials in advance so you look authoritative. ๐ผ
So stop dreading those conferences! With some prep, you'll crush it!
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