Today we dive into the topic that can make any teacher feel a bit uneasy – those challenging conversations we have with parents. 

This episode explores both the good and the not-so-good experiences of difficult conversations and how we can learn from them. I share valuable insights and strategies to help alleviate the stress that comes with these conversations, allowing us to handle them more effectively and have a much better relationship (and year) with both students and parents.

In this episode I share:

• [02:29] Positive phone calls home alleviates parental anxiety.
• [05:49] Regular updates bridge school and home learning.
• [09:40] Examples needed to communicate concerns about a child's behavior.
• [10:49] Be specific, clear, and ask for input.
• [15:57] Limited progress, need to step it up. Help with difficult conversations.

Resources Mentioned:

• 7 Tips for Difficult Parent-Teacher Conferences
• 3 Ways to Improve Communicating with Classroom Families
• Parent Teacher Conference Forms
• Partnering with Families: Home-to-School Connection Bundle
• Kindergarten Home Support for Struggling Students
• Kindergarten Parent Tips and Handouts
• Home-School Partnership
• Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences!
• Seesaw
• Communicating with Families - Quick Notes

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