You'll find that you have some parents that are friendly and even kilter, and well others not quite so personable. This could go either way and the mention of "Parent conferences" could strike terror in the heart of any new teacher (or seasoned ones too)!
I wish that there could be more preparation of dealing with parents. I realize that it would be something hard to deal with at the collegiate level ( I only had one professor ever discuss and prepare us for parent conferences, and that was in a special education class). Maybe mentors could get together during mentor/mentee meetings and do some role playing of difficult and non difficult parents to help new teachers in this area. This could also be a great refresher for seasoned teachers alike!
Blog posted by November writer Charlene Broadway, middle school music teacher in Johnston County.
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