Tips on Getting the Most out of a Parent-Teacher Conference

As summer begins to wane, children participate in an annual ritual where they leave the ballfields, malls, and skateparks to continue their journey to becoming responsible members of society. For some parents, this is also the beginning of an annual ritual of phonecalls, notes home, and the dreaded parent-teacher conference. When teachers talk after the conferences, it seems we always say the same things. The following article grew out of these conversations. These are ten things that teachers wish parents knew. While it is primarily geared towards middle school or high school parents, it will provide a teacher's perspective on conferences and help you to maximize the event to increase your child's learning experience.