By Courtney O.

and Ainsley
 QUICK TIPS

● Be welcoming!

● Ask for their questions or concerns

● Start and end on a positive note

● Don't talk about other students

 QUICK TIPS

● Be prepared

● Don't forget this is a team effort!

● Take notes

● Stay on task
SELF-ASSESSMENTS
Communication with Parents Before Interviews
● Parent teacher interviews should not
be the first time the parents are hearing
about a problem.

● A good communication line with parents

is essential for student success.
○ Weekly Emails

○ Google Voice

○ Remind
Common Parent Questions:
● How is my child doing?
● What is one goal that s/he could work toward?
● What can I do to support them in their learning?
● If concerns come up:
○ What is being done to handle the issue?
○ How often is this happening?
Conveying Bad News
Case Study

"We think your son may have some issues”

 Tips for Conveying Bad News
● Choose the time and place carefully so you’re both in the right mindset

● Give the parent a chance to raise his or her concerns first

● Focus on only the most important issues

● Be factual when sharing problems

● Don’t try to convince parents to see problems your way

● Plan follow-up meetings before the conference ends

Questions?
Resources
● The Dos and Don'ts of PTIs: https://www.turnitin.com/blog/the-do-s-and-don-ts-of-parent-teacher-
conferences
● Conveying bad news: https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/10-tips-conveying-bad-
news-parent-teacher-conference/

● Case study https://www.readingrockets.org/article/surviving-difficult-parent-teacher-conference