21 min

Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences in Middle School The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers

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Are you a middle school teacher with parent-teacher conferences coming soon? If so, you're in luck! In this episode, we are sharing tips and strategies to make the most out of your meeting time with parents.
Delve into how middle school teachers can make these meetings productive and positive. We discuss the different conference formats that are typically used, including traditional one-on-one meetings and student-led conferences.
We also explore the benefits of using an agenda to ensure that all important topics are covered and that both parents and teachers are prepared.
One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of staying positive and listening to parents, even when discussing any areas of concern.
Tune in for valuable insights and tips on making your next parent-teacher conference a success.
Topic Discussed
Meeting as a teaching teamConference formatsUsing an agendaBeing positive and listening to parentsStudent-led conferences
Resources
Teacher Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences in Middle School Math
Conference Forms for Student-led Conferences
Student-Led Conferences in the Spotlight
Subscribe
Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did.

Let's Connect
To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.
Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook.
Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook.
Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.
Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.
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Are you a middle school teacher with parent-teacher conferences coming soon? If so, you're in luck! In this episode, we are sharing tips and strategies to make the most out of your meeting time with parents.
Delve into how middle school teachers can make these meetings productive and positive. We discuss the different conference formats that are typically used, including traditional one-on-one meetings and student-led conferences.
We also explore the benefits of using an agenda to ensure that all important topics are covered and that both parents and teachers are prepared.
One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of staying positive and listening to parents, even when discussing any areas of concern.
Tune in for valuable insights and tips on making your next parent-teacher conference a success.
Topic Discussed
Meeting as a teaching teamConference formatsUsing an agendaBeing positive and listening to parentsStudent-led conferences
Resources
Teacher Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences in Middle School Math
Conference Forms for Student-led Conferences
Student-Led Conferences in the Spotlight
Subscribe
Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did.

Let's Connect
To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.
Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook.
Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook.
Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.
Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT.
Mentioned in this...

21 min