Dr. Peets’ Teaching Tip of the Week
As we move towards Parent Teacher Conferences this week, I wanted to share some helpful hints:
Prepare: Prepare ahead of time and make notes about each student.
Be on time: Arrive on time so you don't miss the conference.
Start positively: Begin and end the conference with a compliment or positive anecdote about the student.
Listen actively: Let parents do most of the talking and use non-verbal cues to show you're engaged.
Ask questions: Ask parents if they have questions at least twice during the meeting.
Create a collaborative atmosphere: Ask parents about their observations at home and how they envision moving forward.
Address concerns with empathy: Address concerns with empathy and reflect back on what parents say to show you understand.
Collaborate on action plans: Collaborate on action plans and communicate regularly.
Follow up: Follow up with parents and continue to engage with them.
Meet with both parents: If possible, meet with both parents so they both get to know the teacher and hear concerns from both parents.
TCI Tip of the Week from Ange
Four questions for Self-Awareness to ask yourself in a crisis situation are:
What am I feeling now?
What does the student feel, need, expect, or want?
How is the environment affecting the situation?
How do I best respond?
SEL/MTSS Tip #13
This tip is short and sweet - Rest - Relax - Enjoy during this Thanksgiving break! This is such an important practice in life for all ages.
