2. How should I prepare to a parent-
teacher conference?
 Have a folder for each student
 Examples of student’s work.
 Notes on every time student breaks a classroom rule.
Include date, time and consequence.
 Give parents at least two possible dates and times for
meetings
 Briefly share with parents the topic of the meeting.
 Once the meeting is schedule, make sure a guidance
counselor or an assistant principal can attend the
meeting

3. During the meeting
 Meet the parents at the school office, some parents
struggle with finding your classroom
 Make sure both of you seat at the same level
 Begin the meeting with a positive comment about the
student.
 Introduce the topic of the meeting.
 Listen to parents’ concerns

4. Finishing the meeting
 Finish the meeting with a positive comment about the
student
 Make sure, you, the guidance counselor and parents have a
copy of the behavior/grade improvement plan
 Student’s name
 Date
 Issue
 Consequences
 Plan for improvement
 Keep the behavior/grade improvement plan in the
student’s folder

5. Classroom Activity
 1. Behavior problem
 2. Grades dropping
 3. Bullying
 4. Class work completion
 5. Late