Teachers are people
who start things they never see finished, and for
which they never get thanks until it is too late.
Max Forman
Parent Student
School Conferences
1. Never go into a
conference with an eye to a confrontation, a
conference is not an court.
2. Be on time.
3. Parent make sure you discuss the situation with your child
the night before, insist that he or she be
honest with you on all the aspects (grades,
discipline, truancy, friendships, teacher
interaction).
4. Make sure the topic and objectives are clear
before the meeting.
5. Bring with you any papers, materials or other
pieces of information that might help clarify
the purpose of the conference.
6. All sides need to plan for time to discuss
the issue completely
7. All sides need to maintain a positive
attitude and self control.
8. Keep the topics relative to the issues and
old solved issues are not reintroduced.
9. Take notes
10. If the parents or teachers are not happy
with the results of the meeting they can always
call in senior administration or union officials
to help mediate the issues.
Tips for Teachers
Come prepared
with samples of the child's work and
grades.
Maintain your temper and
always try to work with the parent.
Ask for support and advice from the
parents.
Keep your cool.
Tips for Parents
Discuss the
issues with the child before the
conference.
Keep in mind that you are there
for the child.
Come prepared with advise and
suggestions.
Be open for compromise
Ask for
administrative help if you are
not satisfied
