Parent-teacher conferences mean parents and the teacher exchanging information for the benefit of the child. Lake Washington public schools elementary teachers schedule two specific conferences with parents each year. Along with discussing written reports and tests, parents can learn more about their child's potential and about classroom activities. Conferences are especially important for a teacher, because they provide an opportunity for the teacher to learn more about the student from the parent. Knowing about outside interests, hobbies, and the family may be beneficial in helping students succeed in school.
Parents can prepare for the conference by thinking about the questions they want to ask the teacher.
It is helpful if questions are sent to teachers a few days before the conference. Make written notes concerning any questions that you or your child may have. Try to make specific comments about the report card without comparing it to previous ones or to another child's progress report card. Please go over the entire progress report with your child. Counting these symbols often overshadows a child's overall progress.