Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Before the Conference:

Speak with your child about school and learn his/her thoughts and feelings.

The school’s academic program:

• testing program

• grading, homework, and discipline policies

• ability to do schoolwork

• current levels of achievement in reading, math, and other areas

• attitude towards school

• ability to get along with others

• grading, homework, and discipline policies

Discuss your child’s:

• achievements

• physical and emotional health

• likes and dislikes

• activities after school

• responsibilities at home

• Jot down important points discussed

• Share the results with the appropriate person(s) in your family

• stress positive points brought out by the teacher

• give compliments of the things done well

• discuss the teacher’s suggestions for improvement

A parent-teacher partnership is needed if your child is to have a happy and productive school experience. You as a parent can be helpful to the teacher, and you can seek advice from the teacher who works with your child daily. Everyone benefits from a good parent-teacher conference. Whenever possible, both parents or guardians should participate.

Write down your questions, which might include some of the following concerns:

Your child’s:

During the Conference:

After the Conference:

Discuss the conference with your child:

Be sure to check back with the teacher on a mutually agreed-upon date to discover how the child has progressed since the conference.