8 Approaches to Planning a Strong Parent-Teacher Conference

How to prepare for a strong parent-teacher conference. Parents sit in the classroom at desks.
By Maureen Powers

The first parent-teacher conference of the year is a critical time for engaging your students’ parents. Not only do you set the tone for educational expectations and progress, you can ask the parents for their help at home and encourage parent engagement.

When planning the parent-teacher conference, first address the attendance and preparation needs. Then think of creative approaches to the meeting to make it more effective and memorable.

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