Whether you're able to video-chat with parents and guardians or need to rely on good old-fashioned phone calls, now is the time to consider what these important check-ins can look like -- and how to make them a positive communication tool -- during the coronavirus pandemic.
Was this helpful?
Parent-teacher conferences can be an effective way to discuss student achievement and progress, but they lack one key element: student engagement.
Student-led conferences promote a school culture of engagement and growth and ask students to play an active role in planning their own learning.
Was this helpful?
We’re already innovating in our classrooms and schools; why not make sure we’re carrying that same thinking forward into the ways we communicate with parents and foster the camaraderie and support that benefits everyone.
Was this helpful?
Teachers are wondering how they can effectively connect and communicate with parents while sitting in front of a screen instead of face-to-face in the classroom.
Follow a few simple steps to make sure both teachers and parents can get the most out of their virtual student conference.
Was this helpful?
One aspect of teaching which seems particularly challenging during distance learning is meeting with parents. How might you reach out to students’ families when you can’t even see your students in-person? This is where virtual conferencing platforms come in. In order to prepare for this inevitability, The Albert Team has put together a guide on how to do virtual parent-teacher conferences.
In this article, you’ll find guidelines for parent-teacher conferences during remote learning, parent-teacher conference preparation worksheets, the best practices for parent-teacher conferences, and more!
Was this helpful?
Adding technology to a virtual parent-teacher conference can feel like a blessing or a curse—or both. Jill Staake has put together answers to some of the biggest questions teachers have about conducting virtual parent-teacher conferences. Take a look, and remember: You’ve got this!
Was this helpful?
Let's add something interesting to your digital parent-teacher conference with Google Slides! Get some ideas from this video and create your own creative slides!
Was this helpful?
This tutorial video shows you how to use Zoom for Virtual Parent Teacher conferences, and waiting rooms to keep meetings organised.
Was this helpful?
As teachers, we have to work hard to prepare for parent-teacher conferences. Here are fifteen tips to set you up for success before diving into parent-teacher meetings.
Was this helpful?
Check out the tips in this article to help you establish positive, constructive relationships with the parents of your students.
Was this helpful?
A guide to what a teacher should do before, during and after a parent-teacher conference.
Was this helpful?
Keeping parents involved in the school's business is one of the most important jobs of a teacher. This article provides insight on how a teacher can promote the involvement of parents.
Was this helpful?
The basic need-to-know about parent-teacher communication and how to treat parents.
Was this helpful?
A parent teacher meeting with each parent either by phone call or in person within the first two weeks of school is very effective. Here are five important parts to discuss in parent teacher meetings.
Was this helpful?
Conducting effective parent-teacher conferences can boost family involvement in your classroom and help promote positive outcomes for you, your students, and your school. Here are a few tips on getting the most out of your conferences.
Was this helpful?
Parent-teacher conferences don’t have to be such a headache. Educators weigh in on how to solve common problems.
Was this helpful?
Instead of focusing on a child’s weaknesses, parent-teacher meetings should identify and affirm a child’s strengths.
Was this helpful?
Here are a few do's and don'ts to make for successful parent-teacher conferences.
Was this helpful?
Parent-teacher conference season is usually nervewracking for everyone. It’s like speed dating – except conducted in child-sized chairs and with a marked lack of wine.
Here is a list of tips for you to prepare and conduct parent-teacher conferences.
Was this helpful?
This video offers excellent strategies for encouraging two-way communication between the teacher and parent.
Was this helpful?