This document provides guidance for effective parent-teacher communication. It discusses traditional parent-teacher conferences and student-led conferences. For traditional conferences, it offers tips for good communicators, such as listening, being respectful, and focusing on one issue at a time. It also provides guidelines for conference dos and don'ts. The document discusses dealing with angry parents by remaining calm, acknowledging their concerns, and avoiding defensiveness. It offers placating responses teachers can use. Finally, it outlines the main goals of student-led conferences, which are to encourage student responsibility and self-evaluation skills.