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1 Effective Conferencing: The Parent s Perspective Mitzi Doggett, PhD

2 Y How to plan, implement, & conduct effective parent conferences 2

3 Insight When parents walk through the doors of the school house they see their past. Whereas, when children walk through the same doors they see the future and their teacher as the person who will lead them out successfully. Larry Lezotte, Ed.D. 3

4 Parents & Teachers What do they have in common? 4

5 Parents Know child best Hear about child s teacher Remember own experiences Need guidance on issues May feel guilt over circumstances 5

6 Teachers Provide warmth, empathy, & respect Spend lots of time with child Hear about child s home Want answers Not authority on all subjects 6

7 What does everyone really want? 7

8 How Do You View Teachers? Good Model Teacher Leader Supportive Open-Minded Confident Knowledge-Seeking Poor Model Observer Follower Critical Close-Minded Fearful Know-It-All 8

9 Parent s Wish List Build child s self-esteem Get to know child s needs Communicate often with parents Regularly assign homework Set high academic standards 9

10 Parent s Wish List Encourage parental participation Understand learning styles Treat all children fairly Use positive discipline Care about children 10

11 How Do Teachers View You? Cooperative Positive Concerned Friendly Energetic Policy Maker Resource Antagonistic Complaining Not Interested Distant Lazy Uninvolved Obstacle 11

12 Teacher s Wish List Be involved in child s education Provide resources at home Set good example Expect child s best at school Put academics first 12

13 Teacher s Wish List Support school rules Use pressure positively Call teacher about problems Assume parental responsibility Understand alcohol, tobacco, & excessive partying are problems as serious as drug abuse 13

14 Casual Conversation Phone calls Newsletters Encounters Notes 14

15 Why Conference? Communication Bridge building Goal development Partnership development 15

16 Key to Success Let your advance worrying become advance thinking and planning. - Winston Churchill 16

17 Be Prepared Define Purpose Collect facts Prepare family information Develop agenda Arrange to attend 17

18 Rules Of The Game Educator to facilitate Stay on track Summarize Watch the clock Sign document 18

19 Sample Form C o n f e r e n c e S u m m a r y S t u d e n t : _ T e a c h e r : _ S t r e n g t h s : D i s c u s s i o n A r e a s f o r G r o w t h : G o a l s : A c t i o n P l a n A c t i o n t o b e t a k e n b y : S t u d e n t : P a r e n t : T e a c h e r : S t u d e n t S i g n a t u r e P a r e n t S i g n a t u r e T e a c h e r S i g n a tu re D a te 19

20 Put It On Paper Written goals have a way of transforming wishes into wants; can ts into cans; dreams into plans; and plans into reality. Don t just think about it ink it. -Anonymous 20

21 Types Of Conferences Academic planning Progress report Home visit Conflict resolution Referral 21

22 Academic Planning Increase communication Set goals & strategies Learn Reflect 22

23 Progress Report Identify strengths Discuss all areas Request specific examples Avoid value judgements Involve others 23

24 Welcome To Our Home Promote understanding Provide interaction Demonstrate interest Establish rapport Build relationships 24

25 Home Visit Requests Use convenient time Phone before arriving Avoid visiting alone Avoid value judgements Make visit brief 25

26 Conflict Resolution State concern Describe details Get input List steps to solution Express confidence Schedule follow-up 26

27 Referral Collaborate Review documentation Look for patterns Consider alternatives Plan initial strategies H A L 27

28 Handle the Situation Listen Remain calm Acknowledge Apologize Ask What would you like me to do? Offer resolution 28

29 Tips for Success - Don t Know it all Make snap judgements Be critical Ridicule or make excuses Express surprise 29

30 Tips for Success - Don t Make promises you can t keep Moralize or use shame Minimize other s comments Patronize 30

31 Tips for Success - Do Have sense of humor Be accepting Keep positive attitude Listen 31

32 Tips for Success - Do Watch body language Be sincere & respectful Reinforce others when necessary 32

33 Communicating With Teens Practice empathy, flexibility, & openmindedness Take 10 minutes to make decisions Be available & accessible Remain consistent Count to 10 before speaking 33

34 Communicating With Teens Be controlled & calm Learn to apologize Live the golden rule Consider writing a note Avoid being preachy 34

35 Reflection Was I courteous? Was I open, honest, & organized? Was the purpose met? Did the conference end on a positive note? 35

36 What The School Can Do Greet parents in courteous manner Have informal parent-teacher occasions Have scheduled conference times Have reception area Offer parent orientation 36

37 To Help Seek input in decision-making Have suggestion box Encourage unscheduled visits Allow building use after hours 37

38 What A Parent Can Do Get to know your child s teacher Be involved, not intrusive Share unique insights about your child Offer to assist with projects Know & support classroom rules Speak respectfully of the teacher in front of your child 2000Practical Parent Education 38

39 To Help Keep lines of communication open Recognize your child s version is only one side of the story Don t over-react Respect the teacher s skills & knowledge Recognize the value of teamwork 2000 Practical Parent Education 39

40 What A Team! The best formula for a child s success in school is a strong partnership between parents and teachers. Both have special skills and insights to share. 2000Practical Parent Education 40

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