What Parents Need to Know About School Conferences from The Old Educator

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FOR PARENTS:
12 TIPS IN DOING YOUR HOMEWORK FOR PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

1.	Ask your child how school is going. Compare his or her views with the teacher's evaluation.
2.	Write down questions in advance - this helps keep you on tract.
3.	Communicate the goals and expectations you have for your child.
4.	Ask questions if you don't understand something.
5.	Find out what you can do as a parent to help your child do well in school.
6.	Be on time and be curious of other parents waiting. If more time is needed, make an appointment for another time.
7.	Be positive. Approach the conference with a cooperative attitude.
8.	Stay informed about your child's school work and talk to him or her about it.
9.	Ask for coaching tips on discipline matters and empowering your child to perform better academically.
10.	Review important conference items with your child and involve them in developing strategies to achieve the expectations.
11.	Never talk negatively about anything the teacher said or what's being done in the classroom in front of your child. If you have concerns, take them back to the teacher.
12.	Always stress the importance of getting a good education. Attendance at Parent/Teacher Conferences tells your child he and his performance in school are important.

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