SELf Care during Conferences
Even without conferences, teachers are notorious for putting everyone else and their needs first before taking care of themselves. That is why it is more important than ever to make sure you practice SELf care during conferences.
Preparing for Surprises During Conferences
While anything could happen, there are a few common recurring challenges that crop up during conferences and we’re here to help you prepare you to navigate them. Thinking about these challenges ahead of time will help you maintain positive and productive conferences without feeling flustered.
Maximize Conference Time With This Conversation Structure
During conferences, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed with the turnstile your classroom becomes - or if you are conducting conferences virtually this year, the constant doorbell of the waiting room can become ominous. Setting up a structure that you can follow for each conference (and perhaps even sharing it with parents ahead of time) help to make expectations clear, setting both you and the family up for success.
Before & After: The Bookends To A Productive Conference
Here are some tips for what to do both before and after the conference to allow caregivers to feel comfortable working with you to help the child grow both socially and academically. Setting a positive tone before the conference even begins can be a game changer for everyone involved.