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Scriven, Georgia H.; Baldridge, Jane E. – 1982
Guidelines teachers have found useful for initiating and maintaining formal and informal communication with parents are provided in this discussion for child caregivers. Topics briefly discussed include the mechanics of initiating a conference, working with parents during a conference, arranging meetings for parent groups, and techniques for…
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Group Discussion, Guidelines
Peer reviewedStamm, Martin L.; Nissman, Blossom – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1971
In an attempt to explain to teachers, parents, and others the role of the elementary guidance counselor, a series of videotapes dealing with the services of this specialist has been developed. (Author/CJ)
Descriptors: Classroom Guidance Programs, Counseling Services, Elementary Education, Information Dissemination
Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
Notes that two roles teachers assume that often cause tension and hard feelings are those of family therapist and parent expert. Discusses how teachers share in children's development, how to recognize emotional or difficult situations with parents, and how teachers can help parents find the help they need without adopting those helping roles…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Problems, Help Seeking, Helping Relationship
Peer reviewedBarron, Bennie G.; Colvin, Judy M. – Education, 1984
Teachers can learn specific behaviors that will promote trust and cooperation in their communication with parents. Effective communication in the parent-teacher conference includes a friendly greeting, eye contact, readiness to listen, positive statements, open and reflective responses, discussion of problem areas based on work examples, and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Teacher Conferences
Peer reviewedHuber, Linda K. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2003
Discusses a program for improving parent-teacher communication by means of advocate teachers who observe a small group of children and conduct conferences with their parents. Describes the implementation of this program in one nursery school, including program evaluations and parent satisfaction. (JPB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Care Centers, Child Caregivers, Parent Attitudes
Bell, Gregory E. – 1988
This paper provides suggestions to alleviate the tension, fear, and frustration which may accompany parent-teacher conferences, in order to make them more effective. Tips for parents and tips for teachers are both presented in a checklist format. The tips focus on three typical areas of concern--planning, implementation, and evaluating the…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Parent Materials
PDF pending restorationScanlon, Cherly A.; And Others – 1981
Questionnaires on individualized education programs (IEPs) were completed by 168 parents of handicapped children (10 to 17 years old). Analysis of the ten participant categories (i.e., mother, teacher, psychologist) found that two participant categories, the child's mother and the special education teacher, attended at least one IEP conference 75%…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs, Parent Participation
Download full textCanady, Robert Lynn; Seyfarth, John T. – 1979
Suggestions on planning methods for successful parent-teacher conferences are given. Emphasis on clear communication between educators and parents is related to the degree of cooperation possible between the two parties. Practical tips for teachers confronted with angry or dissatisfied parents are included. (LH)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Interpersonal Relationship, Parent Attitudes, Parent Teacher Conferences
MacMillan, Cathi – Exceptional Parent, 1988
A parent who is also an education major offers guidelines to classroom teachers involved in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individualized education programs. Emphasized are: the teacher's role as coordinator and moderator of the conference, preparing parents for the meeting, providing support for them, and making clear explanations during…
Descriptors: Coordination, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Needs
Academic Therapy, 1987
Suggestions for special education teachers preparing for parent-teacher conferences include: preparing a folder showing students' tests, assignments, and progress; and encouraging a two-way dialogue by providing a supportive environment. Suggestions for parents include being responsive and receptive to teachers' suggestions and asking for…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Disabilities, Guidelines, Parent Attitudes
Peer reviewedBjorklund, Gail; Burger, Christine – Young Children, 1987
Offers guidelines and a model strategy to help teachers of young children conduct more productive parent teacher conferences. (BB)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Early Childhood Education, Educational Strategies, Guidelines
Koulouras, Katherine; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1986
Offers guidelines for planning and implementing effective parent teacher conferences. (HOD)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Credibility, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedBraggett, E. J. – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 1981
Delineates the rationale underlying traditional preschool programs by drawing together theory that is accepted by early childhood educators. Makes an effort to use ordinary language that could be used by teachers to explain the program to parents. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Intellectual Development, Motor Development
Peer reviewedPeck, Richard – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1999
An author of 26 books for young adults writes about different forms of censorship including rewriting history textbooks and parents who censor themselves by not staying in touch with their children. Citing Cormier's "The Chocolate War" and Golding's "Lord of the Flies" and making reference to the Colulmbine school murders, he illustrates the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Censorship, History
Des Moines Public Schools, IA. – 1978
Guidelines for conducting home visits with parents of Title I students are presented. The guidelines include the following: (1) a list of purposes for home visits; (2) suggestions for what to do and what not to do when visiting; (3) types of information that parents can provide; and (4) ways to deal with difficult situations. Additional materials…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Elementary Education, Guidelines, Home Visits
