Ideas and resources for parent conferences
These reviewed resources offer information so share with parents at conferences or suggested activities to share at conference time. Read "In the Classroom" ideas to display and other creative approaches for parent conferences. Parents will appreciate your sharing of educator-reviewed resources at conferences and on your TeachersFirst public page so you can work as a team in support of their child's learning.
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Parents Can Prevent Cyberbullying - PTA
Grades
3 to 12
tag(s): internet safety (113), safety (71)
In the Classroom
Include this link on your on classroom web page or share the information at conferences with parents. As an Internet safety activity, teach about the cyberbullying, then have students create pamphlets based on cyberbullying information to send home to parents. Or have them create posters to hang around school about cyberbullying, using terminology you teach from the web site.Students will need you to present the information, since the site is directed toward parents, not students. Use scenarios such as those described in the article to spark discussion.
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Helping Your Child Series - US Department of Education
Grades
K to 8tag(s): adolescence (12), homework (32)
In the Classroom
Hand these booklets out at back to school night, open house, or conferences. Encourage parents to become involved supportively.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tips for Parents of Third Graders - Reading Rockets
Grades
3 to 3tag(s): literacy (110)
In the Classroom
As students approach their first high-stakes testing, every little bit helps. Give these tips out at conferences, in backpacks, or as a link on your teacher web page.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tips for Parents of Second Graders - Reading Rockets
Grades
2 to 2In the Classroom
Bring in the parents to help prepare children for third grade reading testing by getting them involved. Send home the printable, give it out at conferences, and/or include the link on your teacher web page. Everyone will win!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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On-Lion for Kids! - NY Public Library
Grades
1 to 8tag(s): book lists (162), reading lists (79)
In the Classroom
Post a link for this site on your teacher webpage or in your newsletter. Talk about it with parents at back-to-school night or at parent conferences. Share with your middle school reluctant readers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Characteristics of Giftedness - Memphis Public Schools
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): gifted (65)
In the Classroom
Keep this handy reference to use when you have questions about one of your students or to share with parents at conferences. FInd out how gifted referrals are handled in your school, and use this as a reference as part of the process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Association for Gifted Children - National Association for Gifted Children
Grades
K to 12tag(s): gifted (65), professional development (395)
In the Classroom
Bookmark the National Association for Gifted Children site to use as a resource throughout the year for information on meeting the needs of your gifted population. Share this site with administrators, staff members, and parents of gifted students. Print and use brochures and fact sheets during parent teacher conferences as a resource for guiding gifted instruction and informing parents on best practice when teaching gifted students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Auditory-Verbal International, Inc.
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): air (105)
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