Parent-Teacher Conference
Checklist*
Before the Conference:
· Find a
meeting time that's convenient so you won't feel rushed or distracted.
· Ask
your child if there's anything s/he wants you to discuss with their teacher or
anything s/he wants you to know beforehand. This will help you focus your
questions to the teacher. Plus, you can talk to the teacher about what’s on
your child’s mind. Help your child understand the positive focus of the meeting
so they don't become overly worried about it.
· What
information and skills will my child learn this year?
· How do
you handle different learning abilities and styles?
· What
seem to be my child’s favorite subjects? His/her strengths and weaknesses?
· Does my
child participate in class? How’s their overall attitude?
· How
are classes structured? Is my child assigned to any groups? How is the group
determined?
· Are report
cards based on tests, attendance, homework, portfolios, discussion, or another
means? If my child falls behind, how will you handle it? How will I know?
· How
does my child get along with other students in the classroom? Can you tell me
about their social group?
· What
kind of support should I be giving her/him at home? How can I learn about homework
assignments?
· Have
you noticed any worrisome behavior?
· If
there's a problem: Ask when, where, and what's happening and how can it be
fixed?
After the Conference: Follow Up
· Tell
your child about the conference and explain (if appropriate) what was
discussed.
· If
there was a problem discussed, keep in touch with the teacher regularly so you
can check in on your child's progress.
Kathryn Mason and Lauren Henry
are available to join you
in the parent/teacher conferences if you would like.
Just let them know:
in the parent/teacher conferences if you would like.
Just let them know:
kmason@wsesu.org 802-254-4678
lhenry@wsesu.org 802-254-3740
