I have always dreaded parent conferences. How can I learn to be more comfortable communicating with parents about their children, especially when I have problems to bring up?
ANS: It is never easy to communicate information that may not be received positively by the listener. But there are things teachers can do in preparation for conferences that help both teacher and parent get more out of the discussion and feel more comfortable. Find an ERIC digest on this topic by searching for parent conferences at www.ed.