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On November 11th and 12th, we will be holding parent-teacher conferences at Rosemont. The purpose of parent-teacher conferences is to provide an opportunity for an exchange of information between parents and teachers. Teachers spend a lot of time preparing for the conferences and I would encourage you to do the same. Below are some suggestions of ways you can prepare for the conference and some questions you may want to consider asking the teacher:
1. Decide what questions you are going to ask the teacher. Some suggested questions include:
- What are my child's areas of strength and concern?
- Is my child doing as well as he/she should in school? Is he/she working to his/her potential? How is he/she progressing in each of his/her individual subjects?
- What kind of grouping do you use? What data are you using to determine where to group my child? May I see the data?
- What kind of books or other instructional materials is he/she using? May I see samples?
- May I see some of his/her work?
- What method is used to evaluate or grade school work? May I see examples of the rubrics you use?
- What is your policy on homework? How is it graded and how does it affect the grade?
- Have you observed any special interests, abilities, or aptitudes which my child may have?
- Are there any special problems relating to discipline or socialization? Does he/she respect the right and property of others?
- How well does my child communicate?
- Is my child motivated?
- How can we help at home? What role should we play in relation to homework?
- What specific suggestions for improvement do you have for my child?
2. Discuss the conference, if possible, with your spouse and child. Let each member contribute ideas for questions and discussions. If possible, both parents/guardians should try to attend the conference.
3. Determine what you should tell the teacher to give him/her a better perspective and understanding of your child. The more the teacher knows about your child, the more easily he/she can construct a program to help the child achieve his/her potential. Some questions the teacher might ask include:
- What does the child say at home about school? What does he/she like? What doesn't he/she like?
- What do you see as the child's strengths and assets? What do you see as his/her weaknesses?
- To what kind of discipline does he/she respond?
- What does he/she enjoy doing most often at home in his/her free time?
- How is his/her general health? Are there any problems the school should know about?
- What are the child's responsibilities at home?
4. Be on time for the conference and stick to the subject most important - your child's educational progress. If the time scheduled for you is not convenient, plan with the teacher for an alternate time - before school or a phone conference if necessary.
5. Try to arrange for a babysitter for your children. This prevents them from distracting you or the teacher during the conference. Arrange to share baby-sitting time with a neighbor.
6. Ask the school to provide an interpreter if it would help you benefit more from the conference.
Follow up the conference by discussing it with your child. Talk about his/her strong points as well as things which need improving. Try to use the suggestions which come out of the conference discussion. Keep in touch with the teacher if problems or needs arise after the formal conference time has passed. Maintain the two-way communication which fosters the basis for improved education for your child.
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