From Preparation to Progress: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences
By LaBrita Andrews, Ed.M.
What if those short, sometimes stressful parent-teacher conferences could become the starting point for real partnership and growth? Drawing on nearly 40 years of parenting experience, academic research, and personal stories, this guide helps you walk into every conference feeling informed, confident, and ready to connect.
What You’ll Get:
- A clear 5-point preparation plan to reduce overwhelm
- Proven communication strategies to foster honest dialogue and teamwork
- Tools to champion your child’s strengths and address concerns collaboratively
- Actionable goal-setting techniques to bridge home and classroom
- Reflection prompts and weekly check-ins to maintain momentum and confidence
Who This Guide Is For:
Parents who want to:
- Enter school meetings feeling prepared and confident
- Build genuine partnerships with teachers
- Advocate effectively for their child’s success
- Keep their child’s voice and confidence at the center