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Rathbun, Dorothy – Learning, 1978
Suggestions are given on how to conduct a successful conference with the parent of a student. (JD)
Descriptors: Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Conferences, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Teacher Attitudes
Riepe, Linda D. – Learning, 1989
Anecdotes which illustrate student behavior can effectively communicate to parents information on positive or negative student behavior. This article describes the use of anecdotes in parent conferences, gives details on keeping anecdotal records of student behavior, and advises teachers on how to convey information to parents about student…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Teacher Conferences, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Spaulding, Sandy – Learning, 1994
The paper presents four steps to effective parent-teacher conferences that enable teachers to make parents partners in a team effort to strengthen students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. Preconference worksheets for both parents and students to complete are attached. (SM)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Participation
Margolis, Howard; Brannigan, Gary – Learning, 1990
Teachers can prepare themselves for angry confrontations with parents by learning how to cope with parent anger and channeling it into positive action. A five-step process, the I.D.E.A.L. system, is outlined and recommended as an effective technique for converting angry parents into collaborators. (IAH)
Descriptors: Anger, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Attitudes
