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How can you make the most out of parent-teacher conferences?
Talk with your child. Ask if she has any concerns. Think about what you want to learn from the conference and have some questions ready, such as, “Is my child performing at grade level in basic skills? Can we together go over some examples of my child’s class work? Who are my child’s friends and how does she interact with others?” Be prepared to talk candidly and listen. Tell the teacher what you see at home. Be sure to let the teacher know about anything that might affect your child’s learning. Finally, follow up. Stay in touch with the teacher.
More Conference Questions
Other questions you might ask at a parent-teacher conference?
- What are the objectives my child is supposed to attain?
- What achievement or aptitude tests has my child taken in the past year? What do the scores mean? (Be very specific and be sure you understand completely what the reported scores mean?)
- What subjects does my child enjoy the most?
- Does my child need special help in any academic subject?
- Has my child regularly completed assigned homework?
- Has my child attended class regularly?
- Have you observed any changes in learning progress during the year? Has learning improved or declined during the year?
