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Let parents know you are there to support them as well as support their child, devise a plan together to help the student as well as the parent.

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Always start with positives, then build on what areas need working on

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Identify the students strength, how well they work in your classroom, etc.

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have a copy of the conference guide sheets for you and the parents

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have a copy of the conference guide sheets for you and the parents

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Always greet parents at the door with a smile, build the same type of relationship with parents as you do with students.

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Be specific about areas of concern and solution oriented

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Be specific about areas of concern and solution oriented

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Have a note sheet where you can put parents questions and concerns. 

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Have a note sheet where you can put parents questions and concerns. 

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Identify student's strengths and interests

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Identify student's strengths and interests

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provide activities for the children and siblings to occupy their time while meeting with parents

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provide activities for the children and siblings to occupy their time while meeting with parents

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Always start with a positive

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Have a visual for you and the parent.

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Have an organized list of things you want to address. 

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Have an organized list of things you want to address. 

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Try to create an opportunity for a two way street convo

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▪ Record notes on the planning page so that you and the parent can make a  plan of success.

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▪ Record notes on the planning page so that you and the parent can make a  plan of success.

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Introduce yourself, even if they already know you

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Sit on the same side of the table. It means you and parents are equal in success of the student.

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Sit on the same side of the table. It means you and parents are equal in success of the student.

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Use an ice breaker to learn something about the student.

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Use an ice breaker to learn something about the student.

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Recognize student's achievement and good efforts

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Recognize student's achievement and good efforts

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Greet with a smile and have a positive attitude. Make the parents feel how important they are.

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Make the parents feel welcome. Greet with a smile and warm welcome 

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Make the parents feel welcome. Greet with a smile and warm welcome 

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Maybe even show them around the classroom a bit too.

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Make the conference meeting area welcoming for the parents to ease any tension

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Make the conference meeting area welcoming for the parents to ease any tension

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Always convey a growth mindset!

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Including the parents when it comes to making a plan

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Including the parents when it comes to making a plan

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Use a timer

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Gather data and other information that shows students strengths and weaknesses.

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Created a schedule of how you want the conference to look. Ex: How many minutes you want to stay on each part of the conference.

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Bring examples of student work so that the parent has some tangible materials to demonstrate how their child is performing.

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Make sure the environment in your classroom or virtual office is inviting to parents

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Allow the parent to jot down notes on his/her planning page as well. ▪ Develop a plan to follow up. This may also be a good time to ask how the  parent would like to be contacted for follow up. 