Parent-Teacher conferences are right around the corner. What are your best resources or tips for success?
I use Sign-Up Genius to schedule conferences. I have data on a chart to compare their child to a typical peer at grade level. I always ask parents if they would like to start with any questions or concerns. If I think one may take longer I schedule it on another day.
Our classroom teachers use Signup Genius as well. We will utilize a team approach for conferences ie Reading Specialists, Speech and Language Pathologists etc We are also a Leader in Me school and some teachers conduct student led meetings!
I also use sign up genius to schedule conferences. I also print out diagnostics and highlight the information that I would like to share. Before the meeting begins, I also ask the parents what comments/ concerns that they may have. I make sure to acknowledge the strengths of the student and then explain the data. I then give suggestions to help in areas they might struggle or to help with enrichment.
I always used an agenda so that I could stay on task and keep on schedule. I took notes as we talked so that I could follow up with anything later.
I also use Sign Up Genius. Our parents can pick an in person conference or by Zoom. I find it easiest to manage going back and forth by creating a slide with data on each student so that I have test scores and talking points at my fingertips. I start with a positive, share information, and end by creating a goal.
