Parent-conference negotiation cards
Recall principled negotiation moves for parent conferences under pressure.
Objection You are just protecting the teacher. A parent questions whether the school can be fair. Your line I hear the concern about fairness. I can review the evidence, timeline, and policy steps with you; I cannot decide by accusation or share confidential personnel details. Do not defend the teacher's character before reviewing the process. It validates the fairness interest, names objective criteria, and holds the confidentiality boundary. Position vs interest What is the difference between a parent's position and interest? Work with interests before accepting or rejecting positions. Objective criteria Which criteria can anchor a grade or discipline disagreement?…
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