It’s almost parent-teacher conference time. Find out what experts say you can do to make it a productive experience — or deal with hotheaded parents.
New teachers are understandably nervous about their first parent-teacher conferences. Don’t stress out — even veteran teachers still have qualms about them! To help you prepare, we interviewed instructors with NYSUT’s Education & Learning Trust, who teach regional seminars on strategies for parent-teacher conference success. Here are some of their suggestions: