Teresa recently arrived in Mrs. Talbert’s second-grade class, 8 weeks into the school year. She and her family moved to the area from another state. The school’s mandatory parent–teacher conferences are scheduled for next week, and Mrs. Talbert is not sure the best way to approach Teresa’s family, since there is little information to share about Teresa’s academic progress so far. What is the best solution for Mrs. Talbert?
A. Talk with Teresa’s family on the phone as soon as possible to find out more about Teresa. Ask if they would like to meet at conference time
B. Get clearance from the principal to wait until the spring parent–teacher conferences to talk with Teresa’s family
C. Ask the school principal to meet with Teresa’s family to get them acclimated to the school during conference week
D. Set a time on the conference schedule and inform Teresa’s family members of their appointment time
A. Talk with Teresa’s family on the phone as soon as possible to find out more about Teresa. Ask if they would like to meet at conference time
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