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DOING GOOD just got easier.
How To Sign Up for Your
Parent-Teacher Conference
Powering Parent Participation at Schools, Scouts,
Congregations and Local Nonprofits

Simple Parent-Teacher
Conference Scheduling
VolunteerSpot is a powerful signup tool and internet
resource that supports parent participation by:
• Signing up parents easily and instantly
• Eliminating back-and-forth email and sign up
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• Keeping everyone organized IN REAL TIME!
Less busy work =
Most importantly it is Fast, Easy and FREE!
More time for
meaningful work!
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How VolunteerSpot works
Teacher makes the conference schedule
and invites parents to sign up via email,
URL link or website button
Parents sign up with a click, in real-time,
choosing the spot that best fits their
schedule
VolunteerSpot sends confirmation and
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Parents receive a personal
signup email invitation
Check your spam/junk folder
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Some parents click a link to
get a personal invitation
If invited through a school website or listserve – click the link and enter your email
address to get your personal invitation shown on the previous page.
No registration required.
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Check your spam/junk folder
! Allow: mail@VolunteerSpot.com
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Choose your Conference Day
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Choose your Conference Spot
Click to choose
your spot
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Receive Confirmation &
Reminder Messages
Please CALL your teacher to
! make last-minute changes
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Checklist: Successful Parent
Teacher Conferences
Be on Time – You only have a short time with your child’s teacher and
other parents are scheduled after you.
Bring Questions – What would you like to know about classroom
classroom,
academic or social happenings? What requests do you have for the
teacher?
Surface Concerns – What concerns do you have about your child’s
performance? Bring work samples and be prepared with examples.
Ask for examples – What does your child do well and what needs work?
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Participate – Parent involvement is one of the highest predictors or
student success. Ask how you can help your child better meet the learning
objectives.
objectives Explore opportunities for volunteering in the classroom or at
school.
Say Thank You – Sincerely thank the teacher for his or her time and hard
work with your child.
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Simplify ALL School
Volunteering
Helping teachers , homeroom parents and
volunteers coordinate activities and events
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simply and easily all year round!
• Classroom and Library Helpers
• Snack Schedule
• Field Trips
• Tutoring/Mentoring Less Hassle
• Carnivals =
More Time Volunteer Participation
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• Book Fairs
• Concessions
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Teacher Appreciation
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Additional Resources
See our free eBooks with
ideas and best practices for:
best-practices
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Teacher Gifts
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• Fundraising with Kids
• Bake Sales
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VolunteerSpot is FREE for anyone
coordinating community volunteers.
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