Parent-Teacher Conferences

Are you prepared for your child's Parent-Teacher Conference? Make sure to prepare and know the right questions to ask teachers. This can be a very informative time to spend with your child's teacher and a great chance to form a relationship that opens up communication for the year:

Ask yourself questions.

 In what areas (academic, social, etc.) do I feel my child is doing well?

 In what areas do I feel my child needs to improve or needs more support /

attention?

 Am I satisfied with my child’s work or quality / quantity of assignments

(homework)?

 What do I need to share about the way my child learns or the setting in

which he / she does the best work?

 What do I need to share about my child’s interests / goals?

 Jot down what you want to talk about at the conference.

 Homework

 Measuring the child’s performance

 Performance level of child (meets / exceeds expected level of performance)

During the conference

 Remember that you are partners with the teacher in the education of your child.

 Listen.

 Make Notes.

 Focus on the child. Focus on solutions – rather than problems.

 Ask your questions.

 Be positive.

 Observe the time allotted for the conference. Plan a time / date for another

conference if the time is running short.

 Keep emotions under control.

 Express appreciation for the conference.

After the conference

 Review your notes.

 Mark your calendar for another date to check in with the teacher.

 Praise your child for what he / she is specifically doing well.

 Talk with your child about her goals for the next period.

Ask yourself questions before you go in: