• Be prepared by looking over recent assignments and other school work so that you are familiar with what your child is learning and how well they are doing.
• Ask your child some questions prior to the conference.  For example:
  • What is your favorite subject?
  • What do you find easy and hard?
  • Who are your friends in school?
• Write down any questions you wish to ask your child's teacher.  For example:
  • What skills will my child be expected to master this year?
  • How are students evaluated, what is your homework policy? 
  • You may also want to ask about your child's social interactions in school?
• Be open to suggestions from the teacher and be prepared to listen.
• Share any information about your child with their teacher that you think is important for him/her to know.
• Take notes and remember not to go over your alloted time.  If you need more time to speak with your child's teacher, set up another day and time to meet.

For additional information, try the titles listed below from our Parent/Teacher Collection:

Parent Talk!: The Art of Effective Communication with the School and Your Child