S3EP14 Ten tips for conveying bad news in a parent-teacher conference

<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">It’s the conversation we all dread: telling a parent their child a) is failing a subject, b) needs to be tested for a disability, c) doesn’t have any friends, or d) all of the above. Your stomach is twisting and turning just thinking about having to confront the parent.</span></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, what do you do? Here are a 10 tips to help you share bad, difficult, or sensitive news</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">with a student’s parent and get the best possible outcome.</span></span></p>