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Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Set for October. Get Ready Now!

We all want our children to get the best education they can, and working closely with your child’s teacher will help to insure just that. Each member of the education team has a key role. No one knows a child better than his/her parents, but the teacher brings training and experience in how to educate a child. When the education team is working together and sharing information, they are tough to beat, and the winners are the children.

Formal parent-teacher conferences are a great way for you to communicate with your teacher. Remember your teacher will probably have many meetings that week, and your conference will be more effective if you get ready in advance. Here are some tips.

GETTING READY

1. Set aside time for the meeting. Schedule it for a time of day when you know you won’t be in a hurry. That will allow you to get ready without worrying about other concerns.

2. Review any material your teacher has sent home. Examples might include teaching philosophy, contact information, and homework samples.

3. Review your child’s last report card, STAR test results, and homework. Does anything stand out? Do any subjects seem difficult or easy?

4. Talk to your child. Is there anything he/she wants you to talk to the teacher about?

5. Does your child need any classroom accommodations?

6. What is the best way for your teacher to reach you? Telephone numbers or email addresses? Notes in backpacks? A class website?

7. Who else needs to be at the meeting? Ask to have any other professionals there who can add to the meeting. These might include reading or writing resource

AT THE MEETING

1. Be ready and be on time. Treat the conference as you would any professional business meeting. Take notes so you can follow up later.

2. Let the teacher take the “lead.” The conference will work best if both of you are courteous, open, and constructive. Listen carefully, and don’t hesitate to ask questions or make comments. Remember you are both working for the child.

3. What can you do at home to support the teacher?

4. Arrange for on-going communication about your child. What is the best way to send messages (telephone, email, notes, personal meetings)?

FOLLOWING UP

1. Talk to your child. Tell them what you and the teacher talked about. Discuss ways you and your child can improve the learning environment at home.

2. Support your student at home. Turn off the television. Have a comfortable, well-lit place for your child to study. Review homework and read with your child. Make sure they rest.

3. Follow up with your child each day. Dinner conversation is a great time to check in with your child.

4. Communicate with your teacher as appropriate.

Parents are teachers too!

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