What should I ask at a teacher conference?

Ask about your child’s academic performance

• What are my child’s academic strengths and weaknesses? Your child’s teacher sees your child from a different perspective than you do.
• Is my child performing on grade level?
• What do academic performance assessments mean?
• Does my child need extra help in any areas?

How do you have a successful parent teacher conference?

Here are eight tips to help you conduct masterful, action-oriented parent-teacher meetings.

1. Be Proactive.
2. Be Welcoming.
3. Explain Objectives and Expectations.
4. Be Prepared.
5. Create an Action Plan.
6. Use the Good-Bad-Good Sandwich.
7. Don’t Tolerate Abuse.
8. Keep Lines of Communication Open.

What should teachers tell parents at conferences?

When planning what to say at parent teacher conferences, prepare a way to end on a positive note. You could tell why you love having the child in your class, highlight an overall strength, or a special connection you have with the child.

What to bring to a parent teacher conference?

For conferences where you don’t feel physically or emotionally safe with the parent/guardian Request an administrator, team member, or other faculty member to attend with you Bring all related documentation about the student: scores, grades, interventions you’ve done, ALL family contact (with dates and times), student work, etc.

What should be included in a conference checklist?

Use this checklist so you don’t forget any important info. Homepage. Conference name, date and location. Logo and image. Opening summary. Sponsors. Important deadlines and social media links. Welcome. A welcome from your chair inviting submissions. Committee. An introduction to your committee, including bios and photos. Conference topics.

How long does it take to plan a conference?

Whether it’s building a realistic event budget or delegating important tasks to the right people on your organising committee, your conference planning checklist will help you make sure you’re not missing a beat. Most academic and association conferences take around 12-14 months to plan.

What do I need to do for a conference?

A welcome from your chair inviting submissions. Committee. An introduction to your committee, including bios and photos. Conference topics. Themes, topics, special sessions, panel submissions etc. Keynote speakers. Their bios, pictures and links to their social profiles. Presenter guidelines.