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Conf erence
Description Suggestions
Communication
Content
Knowledge
Resources
Verbal communication skills superior;
standard oral communication; confident
tone of voice, professional yet engaging,
positive; in control of the conference yet
invited input from the parent; was an
attentive listener and used information
gleaned from parent
Was knowledgeable about the facts in the
case; was knowledgeable about ways to
support the child; was able to use the new
information provided by the parent to
offer further suggestions; the focus was
student learning; gave relevant examples;
shared ways parents could support
learning at home; discussed growth and
progress; discussed parent goals for the
child as well as academic and social goals
for school; evidence candidate prepared
for the conference; solicited questions and
answered effectively
Adhered to agenda; well prepared agenda;
professional resources that were relevant
to the needs of the child; sufficient
resources; resources to support student
learning
Professionalism Professionally dressed, professional tone
yet engaging, mindful of time limit, was
able to move the conference along
without being dismissive of the parent;
demeanor was positive and supportive,
asked questions; created a welcoming
environment; worked with parent to .begin
a proactive plan for improvement and
ways to hold each other accountable;
effective opening and closing
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