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Writer's pictureKathy Carter

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE

Updated: Sep 18

With 6 years of teaching under my belt, parent teacher conferences should have been a cinch for me. I understood that it was essential to:


·      Maintain regular contact with parents on a regular basis.

·      Start with a positive comment to highlight each student’s strength.

·      Nurture relationships with parents to keep them informed.

·      Share each child’s progress.


But now it was my turn to hear about my son and his adjustment to kindergarten! How did he get along with others? What are his strengths and challenges? How could I support him at home? Believe me, even though I had been teaching for 6 years I wasn’t ready to sit on the other side of the table.


To help you get ready for this important meeting, here are 8 tips to ease your mind.


·      Be prepared to take notes about your child’s academic achievement and social adjustment.

·      Ask for examples of your child’s work, projects, and test data.

·      Share relevant information so that the teacher is informed about your child’s behaviors, strengths, and learning styles.

·      Find out about the school's enrichment and intervention programs to support your child.

·      Discuss goals for success.

·      Ask the teacher for strategies you can use at home.

·      Listen actively and be a strong advocate for your child.

·      Breathe, relax, and prepare to take action.


Recently, this quote popped up on my social media. What do you think?


“A child’s ideas about education and its significance begin with the parent.”

-Author unknown

Until next time,

I wish you

LOVE

LAUGHTER

and

LITERACY

 


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