Parent-Teacher Conference Resources

Make your next parent-teacher conference a success with our planning suggestions, preparation advice, and conference forms. Use our great tips on building positive relationships with parents to increase their involvement and improve communication. Printable records will help parents and teachers plan for the student's future by tracking goals and outcomes of each interaction. These resources help maximize the benefits of parent-teacher collaborations to serve each child's educational needs.

Conference Planning Resources Parent Conference Considerations A list of issues to consider before you begin parent conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Before, During, and After Teacher-Parent conferences give you an opportunity to increase communication between school and home, keep parents informed about their child's progress, and develop a plan for the student's future. Teacher-Parent Collaboration Ideas Slideshow Encouraging parent participation in educating their children will help you to be a more effective teacher. We have ideas on how to get parents more involved in many aspects of the school day. Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference Here are some general hints on how to ensure a successful parent-teacher conference. Parent-Teacher Communication Advice from Veteran Teachers Communication with parents is an essential part of teaching. Here is a list of helpful suggestions from experience educators. Help Parents Deal with Homework Strategies that will help parents work successfully with their children to finish homework. Advice for Parent-Teacher Conferences General advice about how to plan for and implement successful conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Five Important Questions Prepare yourself for parent-teacher conferences by having the answers for these very important questions. Create a Meaningful Open House Your students' parents are powerful allies and can make your job much more manageable. Learn some tips on how to foster a positive relationship with parents and host a successful open house. Step 7: Inform Students and Parents About the Adaptation Step 7 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

Conference Forms & Records Conference Thank-You Give parents positive feedback for participating in a parent-teacher conference with this thank-you form. Conference Documentation Form Complete this form during or immediately after a parent-teacher conference. Have all parties involved sign the form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Parent Conference Consensus Sheet Ensure every attendee of parent-teacher conferences understands the goals and outcomes of the meetings. Parental Contact Record Keep a written record of each contact you make with parents. This record keeping becomes invaluable if controversy arises. Telephone Conversation Itinerary List points that you would like to make in a conversation with a student's parents, or record details communicated during a phone discussion. Letter to Families Discover a letter that can be sent home to parents explaining the Gorp's curriculum and message. Additional Resources New Teacher Resources Discover everything a beginning teacher will need for a successful school year, from tips for your first day, to classroom-management advice, to printables and lesson plans that will support your curriculum all year long. Back-to-School Headquarters Return to school this fall prepared to conquer any questions you or your students might have about the school year. Our resources range from teaching students the school's layout to assessment tips.