Parent-Teacher Conferences: Strategies for Principals, Teachers and Parents

Parent-teacher conferences are an essential part of the relationship between schools and their students’ families. These conversations can set a positive tone for the school year, but at times they can also create anxiety for those involved—parents, teachers, school administrators, and even students. The meetings, usually held in the fall, don’t have to be stressful and can instead be one among many continuing conversations in which principals, educators, and families discuss children’s progress and develop strategies for helping students be successful throughout the entire school year. The Global Family Research Project has created this great resource for educators hoping to enhance communication between schools and families.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Strategies for Principals, Teachers, and Parents