Parent-teacher conferences can be pretty stressful for everyone involved: families, teachers, school staff, even students. Whether teachers are trying to meet with 100 parents in one a day, dealing with angry parents who demand answers, or holding a full day’s worth of meetings with no breaks for meals, these events can be absolutely exhausting. Here’s some teacher-tested advice on helping conferences go smoothly for everyone involved.
Benefits of Parent-Teacher Conferences
It’s pretty easy to see the benefits of a conference when a student is struggling or getting into trouble. The goal is to give families and teachers a chance to work together to help a student succeed. These conferences can be long and challenging, but when all parties go into the meeting prepared to be open and cooperative, they can accomplish great things.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Tips for Successful Meetings
- by: We Are Teachers Staff
- 2023-10-02
- Source:
We Are Teachers
- 10/03/2023
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