Teacher-Parent Conferences
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.
Popular Parent-Teacher Conference Resources
Use these handy articles, printables and forms to prepare for, and document, your parent-teacher conferences. Our most popular parent-teacher conference resources include strategies for involving parents in classroom activities, advice for conducting your first parent-teacher conferences, and tips on how to follow up with parents and students after the conference.
Recommended Teacher-Parent Conferences Resources
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Student-Led Conferences Resource Packet
If you've never tried a student-led parent/guardian conference, this resource packet will give you all the tools necessa... -
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Before, During, and After
Teacher-parent conferences give you an opportunity to increase communication between school and home, keep parents infor... -
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Communicating with Culturally Diverse Parents of Exceptional Children
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Top Teacher-Parent Collaboration Ideas
Encouraging parent participation in educating their children will help you to be a more effective teacher. Our top ideas... -
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Student Progress Report
Covers academic progress, teamwork, attitude, and more Includes space for comments and suggestions Send home or use ... -
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Conference Documentation Form
Complete this form during or immediately after a parent-teacher conference. Have all parties involved sign the form. Thi... -
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Getting Parents Involved
Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom year round as an important positive step in improving their child's educ... -
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Parent-Teacher Communication Advice from Veteran Teachers
Communication with parents is an essential part of teaching. Here is a list of helpful suggestions from experienced educ... -
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Five Important Questions
Prepare yourself for parent-teacher conferences by having the answers for some very important questions, sure to be disc... -
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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 ... -
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Advice for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Find general advice about how to plan for and implement successful conferences. This printable resource provides excell... -
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Help Parents Deal with Homework
The strategies outlined in this article will help parents work successfully with their children to finish homework. Dis... -
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How Parents Can Help Their Middle or High School Child
An open house or a parent-teacher conference is the perfect time to distribute this list of suggested ways for parents t... -
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