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Assignment #1 Parent-Teacher Conference (20 points) The purpose of this assignment is to develop a plan for a parent-teacher conference to demonstrate how to enhance and maintain communication between families and the school or classroom

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Assignment #1 Parent-Teacher Conference (20 points)

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a plan for a parent-teacher conference to demonstrate how to enhance and maintain communication between families and the school or classroom. Prepare a plan for the parent-teacher conference and include the following information in your report. Make sure you highlight the student’s strengths when talking about his/her needs. The plan should address the following elements separately and extensively:

Introduction: Describe the student’s background and the school-related issue the child is experiencing that requires parental involvement. (CEC 1. Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences – 1.1 Understanding influence of language, culture, and family background; 1.2 Understanding of development and individual differences)

Part 1: Plan Development

a. Identify school personnel who encounter the student and propose the types of questions that you would ask them for additional information about the child. (CEC 7. Collaboration – 7.3 Using collaboration to promote well-being of individuals with exceptionalities).

b. Write a sample letter inviting the parents/family to have a conference with you about the child. (CEC 6. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice – 6.1 Using professional Ethical principles and professional Practice Standards)

c. In addition to the letter, write a narrative that explains the purpose and expected outcomes for the parent-teacher conference to address this concern. (CEC 6. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice - 6.3 Understanding how complex human issues can interact with the delivery of special education services)

d. To prepare the parents for the meeting, identify informational materials that would be helpful to the parents prior to the conference. These materials should be appropriate for all parents, including those from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Materials may include report(s) about the child and pamphlets/brochures about the issue. Include a list of these resources in your final report. (CEC 1. Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences – 1.1 Understanding influence of language, culture, and family background; 1.2 Understanding of development and individual differences; CEC 6. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice – 6.5 Engaging in advocacy and mentoring activities)

e. In addition to the letter, write a narrative that explains the purpose and expected outcomes for the parent-teacher conference to address this concern. (CEC 6. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice - 6.3 Understanding how complex human issues can interact with the delivery of special education services)

f. To prepare for the meeting and to organize your thoughts, write a parent-teacher conference script that includes a proposed dialogue between you and the parents. The script should be written in professional language that shows sensitivity and understanding of the parents’ concerns, but, at the same time, addresses the issue at hand. For example, the script should include a welcoming and introductory section, a highlight of the child’s strengths, a description of the child’s issues, and an explanation of possible outcomes. (CEC 6. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice – 6.1 Using professional Ethical principles and professional Practice Standards) Generated: 4/27/2021 Page 5 of 36

Part 2: Mock Parent-teacher Conference

a. Demonstrate your ability to conduct a parent-teacher conference by role-playing with a colleague, using the prepared script. Record the conference with your colleague for further review. (CEC 7. Collaboration - 7.1 Using the theory and elements of effective collaboration)

b. Listen to the recording between you and your colleague and write a commentary answering the following questions and describing your assessment of the conference (CEC 7. Collaboration - 7.1 Using the theory and elements of effective collaboration):

*Did you use appropriate language while conducting the conference (e.g., lack of educational jargon, use of Standard English)?

*Did you use a tone of voice that was appropriate for the setting? Did you use active listening and paraphrasing techniques to enhance the interaction and communication with the colleague/parent?

*Were you able to adequately convey the educational message to the colleague/parent concerning the student with disabilities?

*Did you follow your script or, as the conference progressed, was it necessary to deviate from the script? Why?

Conclusion: Write a conclusion that summarizes the key points of the assignment. Make your own reflection based on the information.