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

Published: April 3, 2016, 4 p.m.

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It\\u2019s 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\\u2019t have any friends, or d) all of the above. Your stomach is twisting and turning just thinking about having to confront the parent.

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So, what do you do? Here are a 10 tips to help you share bad, difficult, or sensitive news with a student\\u2019s parent and get the best possible outcome.

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