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Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences. By Candace Turner, M.S.A.S. Communications Consultant. A Synopsis of Research. Planned Expectations Two Goals/Points Establish Rapport Consensus on Action Timeline for Results What could go Wrong? Lessons Learned?. Principal’s Role. Mission Statement

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

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  1. Parent-Teacher Conferences By Candace Turner, M.S.A.S. Communications Consultant

  2. A Synopsis of Research • Planned Expectations • Two Goals/Points • Establish Rapport • Consensus on Action • Timeline for Results • What could go Wrong? Lessons Learned?

  3. Principal’s Role • Mission Statement • Greet the Families • Have Translators • Have a Sign In table • Arrange Childminders • PTA Fundraisers • Principal’s Blog • Goals of Conferences

  4. Time Time Expansion Ideas • Put 50 Students pr collaborative class • Teaching Interns • Teaching Externs School Environment for Adults & Youth

  5. Starting the Conference • Establishing Rapport • Emphasize a Positive • Establish Goals for Conference • Honor the Parents by asking their concerns first • Consensus on weakness and a solution with Timeline

  6. Conference Success Keys Subject Matter—some but not all: Academic Performance Social Development Classroom Behavior Health Reminders Keep Conferences about 30 minutes

  7. Performance Data • Academic results Compared to Same Age Classmates • Growth within a Period of Time • Assessment Workshops

  8. Take Notes Active Listening 75/25 Rule Seating Fact Sheet Other People Use of a Timer Early Communication of positives, so parents don’t always stress when you contact them Take Photos of family Encourage reading in their home Conference Tips

  9. Closing the Conference • Create a Plan • Assign Roles • Summarize Notes • Establish Time-Frame • Focus on the Future • Survey any other concerns that the parent might want to share

  10. Want to Come Back Better Respect Action Plan Communication Links Assessments Child’s Growth Volunteer More School Image More Reading in Home Pleased with Principal and Teachers Help also for Teachers as their understanding grows Role-Plays w Team Team Shares in 3wks Training Conclusion

  11. Whose Having Fun? !!! • If you have more questions or suggestions, please contact me at CandaceTurner9@gmail.com If you know of another school who would like to hear this presentation—please let me know. Thank you all for your fine attention.—Candace Turner, M.S.A.S., Communications Consultant • See my Wiki at http://onlinestudies.wikispaces.com/

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