Preparation is the key to successful conferences. Have notes on hand for each child. Greet the parents at the door. Start by praising their child. Describe an incident when the child did well. Then make it clear that this a dialogue. You want to collaborate with the parents. Review the child’s progress. This is the time to mention any issues. Ask the parents if they have any concerns. Then draw up a plan to resolve any problems. The teacher should work with parents to provide the child with support. At the end, recap any decisions made. Praise the child once more. Then close the meeting.