The document discusses strategies and best practices for planning and conducting effective parent-teacher conferences. It recommends explaining the conference purpose to parents, planning for uninterrupted time and a private location. Teachers should prepare materials to discuss goals and encourage parent participation through active listening. Conferences should have a positive attitude and avoid technical terminology, negative evaluations, unprofessional conversations, advice-giving, and rushing solutions. Self-evaluation and parent feedback after conferences can improve future meetings. Productive conferences require planning, time, two-way communication, respect for all participants, and a positive child-focused discussion.