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Greene, Georganne; Habana-Hafner, Sally – 1988
This pamphlet provides an overview of current research on home-school collaboration and strategies that schools can use to develop partnerships with their students' parents or guardians. An introduction lists the benefits of increasing parent involvement (higher grades and test scores, long-term academic achievement, positive attitudes and…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent School Relationship, Parent Student Relationship
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
Download full textHarris (Louis) and Associates, Inc., New York, NY. – 1987
A survey conducted in May and June of 1987 sought the opinions of parents and teachers on how they view one another's role and performance in the education of children. The survey also measured the extent to which they were in agreement or disagreement about ways to strengthen home-school links. The resulting data are based on interviews with…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Parent Attitudes
Seabaugh, Gary O.; Schumaker, Jean B. – 1981
A traditionally recommended teacher conference and two student-parent conference procedures were operationalized and employed in multiple baseline designs (some with reversals) to assess the effects of conferencing procedures on lesson completion by seven learning disabled (LD) and three nonLD adolescents in a learning center. Three procedures…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Conferences, Learning Disabilities, Nontraditional Education
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
Friedman, Paul G. – 1980
The communication processes involved in parent/teacher or parent/teacher/student conferences are addressed in this booklet. Noting that teachers handle most conferences without difficulty, the booklet concentrates on "problem situations," such as when parents and teachers disagree, when misunderstandings occur, or when a student is not performing…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict Resolution, Elementary Secondary Education
Canady, 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
Freeman, Jayne – Teacher, 1975
What's missing from parent/teacher reporting sessions? Students. Include them and build trust, self-image and responsibility. (Editor)
Descriptors: Dialogs (Literary), Educational Objectives, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship
Peer reviewedGelfer, Jeffrey I.; Perkins, Peggy G. – Childhood Education, 1987
Offers suggestions for conducting an effective parent-teacher conference and using the information gained for the benefit of children. Suggestions are aimed at reducing anxiety and confusion on the part of parents and teachers and creating a working relationship that contributes to both parents' and children's development. (BB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Parent Participation, 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 reviewedVaughn, Sharon; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1988
Observation of 26 initial placement/individual education plan (IEP) conferences for elementary age learning-disabled children found minimal parent participation during the conferences, but parents reported, in postconference interviews, satisfaction with the conferences. Results are related to the intent of P.L. 94-142, the Education for All…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Legislation, Elementary Education, Individualized Education Programs
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
Clark, Ann-Marie – 2000
Parent-teacher conferences sometimes become a cause for concern for everyone involved. This Spanish-language ERIC Digest outlines ways to improve communication during parent-teacher conferences. Suggestions are offered to help parents participate more effectively in conferences, including identifying what is being done to help a child overcome a…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Problems
