We can agree: parent-teacher conferences are exhausting, right? You might have endless energy for teaching kids all day, but something about meeting their parents leaves you drained. And it’s even worse after a parent-teacher conference. You feel exhausted. Your feet hurt. You’ve lost your voice…or possibly just your will to speak, ever again. But the […]
Parent-teacher conference season is stressful, no matter how many years you’ve been teaching. Knowing how to run a parent-teacher conference can make a huge difference in building relationships with families and ultimately helping students succeed. How you prepare for and run a conference isn’t just about the meeting itself; it reflects the systems you’ve built
Ah, parent-teacher conferences. Exhausting for teachers, nerve-wracking for students, and just as stressful for parents. And yet, the system continues, because meeting with parents can make a real difference. Consistent check-ins help everyone stay focused on the student’s progress. One of my coworkers once described the school system as a tricycle: the student is the
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