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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! 📝 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.
🔑 First, leverage technology to take yourself out of the scheduling drama! It will also help you meet the needs of parents with inflexible schedules.
⏰ 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.
👩🏫 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."
❌ Fourth, set boundaries. Have a schedule posted publicly so parents stick to their time slot. Get a witness if you anticipate tension. 👀
🤗 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. 💼
So stop dreading those conferences! With some prep, you'll crush it!
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