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The Daily News Journal of Rutherford County, Tennessee reminds families that report cards will go home soon, signaling the first opportunity of the school year for parent–teacher conferences. The article cites advice from Harvard Family Research Project for parents in preparing for the conferences. Thoughtful preparation on both sides makes the most of the short meeting and supports learning throughout the school year.

Asking questions about the child’s performance, both strengths and areas for improvement, is always important. Parents are advised to be familiar with changes in state curricular standards and to ask for data on their child’s performance compared to grade level. And sharing thoughts about the child from the parents’ point of view helps the teacher support learning in the classroom.

Excerpt from the article:

The Harvard Family Research Project suggests parents draft a list of questions before meeting with the teacher. Also, talks can be held with those a child interacts with outside of school, including caregivers, after-school staff, mentors or other family members. The project lists several areas that can be discussed during a parent–teacher conference.

Read “Report cards going home” on The Daily News Journal website.

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