I am in a new position this year. It’s new all the way around: new school, new families, new to the public arena of special education. I was chosen by my principal for the position I took this year. I unexpectedly walked into several messes that were leftover from last year, and because of that, parents […]
parent conferences
Posted inConfessions of a Teacher
More Tales from the Dark Side… Best Parent Conference Ever
You are sitting at your desk after a long Thursday, drinking your cold coffee.  No, it’s not iced coffee; it’s just left over from this morning. You open your email and your stomach turns over. The subject line of the email says Parent Conference Scheduled, and it’s from your principal.” The email tells you that you […]
Posted inClassroom Management
Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences
When it is time for you to meet with a parent, you should be ready. It does not matter who requested the conference initially; a good teacher should always be prepared. Here are some quick tips:[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ […]