41. "NYSUT Urges Time Off For Parent-teacher Conferences." Oct. 29, 2002. Media Rela NYSUT urges time off for parentteacher conferences October 29, 2002.ALBANY, NY October 29, 2002 - Stressing the importance of building http://www.nysut.org/media/releases/20021029parentteacher.html

HOME Media Relations and Communications NYSUT urges time off for parent-teacher conferences October 29, 2002 ALBANY, N.Y. October 29, 2002 - Stressing the importance of building strong links between home and school, New York State United Teachers today urged parents to attend parent-teacher conferences - and also urged employers to make it as easy as possible for them to do so. Parent-teacher conferences are primarily held at the end of the first academic quarter from late October through mid-November. NYSUT President Thomas Y. Hobart Jr. said numerous studies have clearly demonstrated that students do better when their parents are involved in their child's education. "Attending parent-teacher conferences is one way to send a message to children that school - and education - is important," Hobart said. "Establishing good lines of communication between parents and teachers is a first step toward ensuring that students have a successful school year." Hobart noted that most teachers willingly arrange to meet with parents before or after school, or make other arrangements when parents have tight work schedules. Still, the union leader urged employers to be "as flexible as possible" to ensure all parents have an opportunity to meet with their child's teacher.

42. Changes In The Ways Teachers Report To Parents to parents, teachers of young childrenespecially at preschool and kindergartenlevelstraditionally have relied on teacherparent conferences to enhance http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/earlycld/ea5lk20.htm

Changes in the Ways Teachers Report to Parents About Children's Performance Two of the major emphases of contemporary early childhood education are involvement of parents and collaboration between school and family. Effective communication with parents is of paramount importance in promoting the learning and development of young children. Recognizing that traditional report cards with letters or other symbols representing levels of children's progress provide very limited information to parents, teachers of young childrenespecially at preschool and kindergarten levelstraditionally have relied on teacher-parent conferences to enhance communication. Such conferences may be the primary means of teacher-parent communication about the child or may be supplementary to written reports. As school improvement processes have progressed, schools have adopted strategies to expand and clarify the information that teachers share with parents. The Primary Program: Growing and Learning in the Heartland "Informal dialogue; newsletters, e.g., 'This week we studied . . . .'; telephone calls; notes to parents; sending home samples of children's work; sharing children's self-evaluations; home visits by the teacher and classroom visits by the parents; conferences, report cards; and portfolios." (p. 45)

43. Parent-Teacher Conferences parentteacher conferences. Pathways Home. Chrispeels, Boruta, and Daugherty(1988) describe the purposes and goals of parent-teacher conferences http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/famncomm/pa4lk7.htm

Parent-Teacher Conferences Chrispeels, Boruta, and Daugherty (1988) describe the purposes and goals of parent-teacher conferences: "Conferencing allows parents and teachers to meet face-to-face. This means of communication is valuable and effective. Most people can express themselves more completely and openly in person because misunderstandings and misconceptions can be more quickly clarified in face-to-face meetings by asking follow-up questions and elaborating on specific points. In many cases, the parents of students who might most benefit from a conference are the ones who do not attend. Reasons why parents do not attend conferences are many. One significant reason, unfortunately, may be that conferences are perceived by parents as a time when they will hear more bad news about their child, rather than a time when they can meet and plan with the teacher to ensure the child's success in school. Well-conducted parent-teacher conferences can accomplish several goals: Parents find out what is being taught and how their child is progressing academically, socially, and emotionally.

44. Bigchalk: HomeworkCentral: Parent-Teacher Conferences (Home-School Connections) Looking for the best facts and sites on parentteacher conferences?This HomeworkCentral section focuses on 'Home-School Connections http://www.bigchalk.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WOPortal.woa/Homework/Teacher/Resourc

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46. Bobcat News : PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES UPCOMING 14, all day. parentteacher conferences UPCOMING. parent-teacher conferences. Thursday,Feb. Membership. Join Now. Login. parent-teacher conferences UPCOMING. http://www.usd458.k12.ks.us/blhsevents/stories/storyReader$54

Bobcat News Current and upcoming events BLHS Home Bobcat News Sports ... Page Discussion Recent Discussion Create New Topic STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 11 STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 10 ... STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Source: Bobcat News ; Updated: 11:32AM CST. Membership Join Now Login PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES UPCOMING BLHS will host parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the school. Parents are encouraged to call 724-2266 to set appointments with teachers. School will be dismissed at 11 a.m. on Feb. 13 for this purpose. Discuss This page was last updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 7:52:56 AM Bobcat News This site is using the Default theme.

47. Dean: Bring The Students Into Parent-teacher Conferences Bring the students into parentteacher conferences. The concept of student-led parent-teacherconferences has 10 years of research and practice supporting it. http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/9903.Haring.tcon.html

Purdue News November 1999 Bring the students into parent-teacher conferences Source: Marilyn Haring, (765) 494-2336; haringm@purdue.edu WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Students should take an active part in parent-teacher conferences, says the dean of Purdue University's School of Education. Download Photo Here Photo caption below "Although these meetings frequently are called 'parent-teacher' conferences, the student should be involved in part or all of the event not just present but as a participant," says Dean Marilyn Haring, who is also a professor of counseling and development. "By the time a child reaches the third or fourth grade, she's going to be able not only to contribute, but also to benefit from an open discussion of her academic progress." Haring goes a step further to assert that by the time students reach middle school, they should not just attend the parent-teacher conference; they should direct it. "It's very paternalistic to assume that teachers and parents are all-knowing when it comes to a specific student's abilities and expectations," Haring says. "Including students in the process gives them a voice and encourages them to accept more personal responsibility for their academic performance." The concept of student-led parent-teacher conferences has 10 years of research and practice supporting it. The Educational Resources Information Center maintained by the National Library of Education has collected abstracts on the subject since 1989. They are available on the Web by searching the organization's

48. 2002-2003 Calendar 11/13/02. teacher/parent conferences – ½ day for all students K12Elementary/Middle School Evening. 11/14/02. teacher/parent conferences http://www.melnap.k12.mi.us/district/02-03 Calendar.htm

2002-2003 District Calendar MELVINDALE-NORTHERN ALLEN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 18530 PROSPECT AVENUE MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1596 313/389-3300 Fax: 313/389-3312 Students Report School Closed – Labor Day Recess School Closed – Labor Day Recess Classes Resume Professional Development Day – ½ day for all students K-12 Professional Development Day – ½ day for all students K-12 Record Day – ½ day for students K-8 End of 1 st Marking Period Professional Development Day – ½ day for all students K-12 Teacher/Parent Conferences – ½ day for all students K-12 Elementary/Middle School Evening Teacher/Parent Conferences – ½ day for all students K-12 High School Evening ½ day for all students K-12 School Closed at End of Day – Thanksgiving Recess School Closed - Thanksgiving Classes Resume Professional Development Day – No Students School Closed at End of Day – Holiday Recess Classes Resume ½ day for students grades 9-12 – Semester Finals ½ day for students grades 9-12 – Semester Finals ½ day for students grades 9-12 – Semester Finals Record Day – ½ day for students K-8 End of 2 nd Marking Period Professional Development Day – No Students School Closed at End of Day – Winter Recess Classes Resume Professional Development Day – ½ day Record Day – ½ day for students K-8 End of 3 rd Marking Period Teacher/Parent Conferences – ½ day for all students K-12 Elementary/Middle School Evening Teacher/Parent Conferences – ½ day for all students K-12 High School Evening ½ day for all students K-12

49. Dublin Elementary | School parent/teacher conferences. parent and teacher conferences are just oneway the staff at Dublin communicates the progress of a student. http://walledlake.k12.mi.us/dublin/parent.html

We're Making Tomorrow at Dublin Elementary Our School Principal's Welcome Dublin's Lunch Menu In Our School: Camp (5th gd) Cathi Love Unity Garden Counselor DARE (5th gd) ... Site Map: find what you are looking for fast. Web Contact: Mr. Kenneth Myers Media Specialist/Computer Resource Teacher Teachers: Get Your Email at Home Parent/Teacher Conferences Fall date: Thursday, November 14, 2002 Parent and Teacher conferences are just one way the staff at Dublin communicates the progress of a student. The major conference, with ALL parents, is held in the fall. When a student would benefit from a second conference, a Spring conference is held. Here are some Internet sites to help you prepare for a parent/teacher conference: http://www.nea.org/helpfrom/connecting/tools/ptconf.html Great article from the National PTA Organization. http://www.familyeducation.com/quiz/0,1399,24-9810,00.html An interactive guide to expectations from Family Education. http://www.carr.lib.md.us/ccps/parent/conference.htm Tips from a library in Maryland. http://npin.org/pnews/pnew297/pnew297j.html

50. Parent Conferences 2000-2001 parent teacher conferences. The staff of the BucklandShelburne School hasalways placed a great deal of emphasis on parent teacher conferences. http://www.bsr.k14.mass.edu/joannesp/parentconferences.html

Parent Teacher Conferences October 24th and 25th, 2002 March 27st and 28nd, 2003 The staff of the Buckland-Shelburne School has always placed a great deal of emphasis on Parent Teacher Conferences. These important conferences are held twice a year. The office will schedule times. Look for sign-up times at Open House in Septemeber. Some ideas to make the conference more successful. The Mohawk District is not responsible for any content which is not hosted on our servers. Updated 2-26-03 Comments or corrections to Mrs. Saint-Pierre BSE Home

51. ERIC/EECE. Publications. Digests. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Suggestions For Pa parentteacher conferences Suggestions for parents, This Digest outlinesways to improve communication during parent-teacher conferences. http://ericeece.org/pubs/digests/1999/clark99.html

ERIC/EECE Publications Digests Parent-Teacher Conferences: Suggestions for Parents PDF version Ann-Marie Clark EDO-PS-99-12 September 1999 Parent-Teacher Communication If children are experiencing problems at school, it is important for parents and teachers to share the responsibility for creating a working relationship that fosters children’s learning and development. Teachers can encourage open communication by letting parents know when they are available and how they may be contacted, inviting parents to participate in classroom activities, and eliciting parents’ concerns and interests prior to a scheduled conference. Parents can introduce themselves early in the school year, letting the teacher know when and how they can be reached and asking how they can begin to become involved in classroom and school activities. Open and frequent communication between parents and teachers helps to ensure that the issues raised in parent-teacher conferences do not catch anyone by surprise. Both parents and teachers benefit from being well prepared in advance of the meeting so that the meeting is less emotionally charged and takes place in a trusting atmosphere. Assuring parents of confidentiality also helps maintain trust. It may be helpful for both teachers and parents to keep in mind that for many parents, it is a fundamental part of the parenting role to be their child’s strongest advocate (

52. NPIN Virtual Library. How Can Parent-Teacher Differences Be Prevented Or Resolve parents and teachers share responsibility for creating a working relationship that fosters children's Category Home Family parenting Child Education...... Elicit expressions of parents' concerns and interests in preparationfor parentteacher conferences. Early in the school year, ask http://npin.org/library/1998/n00043/n00043.html

This article is provided courtesy of the Educational Resources Information Center ACCESS ERIC How Can Parent-Teacher Differences Be Prevented or Resolved? Parents and teachers share responsibility for creating a working relationship that fosters children's learning. This brochure examines the cultural context for parent-teacher relationships, suggests some general strategies for creating a climate in which misunderstandings and disagreements between parents and teachers can be minimized through communication, and discusses some general principles for parents and teachers in dealing with misunderstandings or disagreements as they arise. What Is the Cultural Context for Parent-Teacher Relationships? It is important for parents and teachers to remember that they know the child in different contexts and that each may be unaware of what the child is like in the other context. Different people often have different perspectives on the same issue. For many parents, a fundamental part of the parenting role is to be their child's strongest advocate in the school. Some parents, however, may be reluctant to express their concerns because of cultural beliefs related to the authoritative position of the teacher. Others may have difficulty talking with teachers as a result of memories of their own school years or may be unsure of how to express their concerns to teachers. A few parents may fear that questions or criticism will put their child at a disadvantage in school.

53. Parent News: November-December 1998. Of Interest. Toward More Productive Parent parent News for NovemberDecember 1998. Of Interest. Toward More Productiveparent teacher conferences. by Ann-Marie Clark. parent teacher http://npin.org/pnews/1998/pnew1198/int1198c.html

Parent News for November-December 1998 Of Interest Toward More Productive Parent Teacher Conferences by Ann-Marie Clark When Learning Problems Occur, Parents Can: Consider the Context. Ask the teacher to be specific about the problem and the context in which the problem occurs. Children who experience difficulty in learning may do so for many reasons. They may be experiencing frustrations with peers, with family arrangements, or with specific subjects or learning situations. It may be beneficial for teachers to pinpoint areas of both strength and weakness that the child displays. Parents can then work with teachers to identify specific situations in which the difficulty occurs. Identify What Helps. Ask the teacher what is being done to help the child overcome the problem. Hopefully the teacher has tried several strategies to help the child overcome the learning problem. Sometimes small steps, such as moving a child to a different place in the room or shortening an assignment, can make a difference. Often when children are experiencing frustration, they do not know how to let the teacher know that they do not understand what is expected of them. It may be helpful to have the teacher talk to the child about his or her problem along with the parent. Make a Plan.

54. School Handbook/Parent Teacher Conferences parentteacher conferences. conferences for all students are held oncea year. Each family may schedule ONE conference with the homeroom http://www.stjosephdg.org/school/handbook/8.html

Intro Communications Admissions Academics ... Behavior Guidelines Parent Teacher Uniform Policy Lunch Rules School Supplies Transportation ... Home Parent-Teacher Conferences Conferences for all students are held once a year. Each family may schedule ONE conference with the homeroom teacher and the parent(s). The purpose of these conferences is to discuss the progress of the student. Since separated/divorced parents need to hear the same information at the same time and to work together for the good of their child they are to attend the same conference. The custodial parent is responsible for the communication to the school and with the non-custodial parent. Students in Middle School are encouraged to attend the conference and take responsibility for their learning. Sign up for conferences is on Parent Night in September. If conferences are scheduled and a long weekend results, conferences may not be made up for families choosing time away. Teachers are available for conferences at other times WITH AN APPOINTMENT. Specific or serious concerns are to be dealt with as soon as possible with the teacher(s) involved and when more times is available. Appointments are made either by a note to the teacher or by a phone call to the office for the teacher to return the call with possible times.

55. Parent Conferences Be very prepared for your parentteacher conference (even drop-by meetings). experiencedwith parent communication, you will learn to enjoy parent conferences. http://www.gomea.com/parent conferences tips.htm

Memphis Education Association An affiliate of the Tennessee Education Association and the National Education Association About MEA: How To Join Reasons To Join Feedback Mission Statement Assistance: MEA Staff MEA Board of Directors UniServ Assistance Association Reps Features This Month: Calendar of Events MEA Store MEA Action Line March 2003 Issue OWL.org NEA's online community for educators! February Representative Assembly! Inside: MEA Scholarship Information for 2003-2004 MEA Scholarship Winners 2002-2003 The Parents Page! ... 2002-2003 MCS School Calendar Other Sites: TEA Website NEA Website NEA Member Benefits Memphis City Schools ... e Parent Conferences/Involvement Schools today are relying more and more on conferences to supplement report cards and other written forms of communication between parents and teachers. Teachers realize that they cannot do the best possible job of educating each child without the help of the child's parents. The parent can supply information about the child that could be very useful to the teacher. And the teacher can offer suggestions to parents on how they can help with the education process at home. The best way to discuss such matters is an informal face-to-face meeting. It gives both the parent and the child's teacher an opportunity for full exploration of progress, behavior, and the reasons for a child's successes and failures.

56. IHAD: PARENT CONFERENCES Each teacher should develop written documentation of each parent conference/communicationand the objectives discussed. parentschool personnel conferences/ http://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/Policies/IHAD-Parent_Conferences.htm

IHAD: PARENT CONFERENCES The Board encourages each classroom teacher to communicate with the parents and/or guardian of each student for which that teacher is responsible. The purpose of the parent-teacher conference/communication is to provide the teacher an opportunity to advise parents of the academic progress of each student and to discuss with the parents suggested strategies which the parents can implement to support classroom instruction. Each teacher should develop written documentation of each parent conference/communication and the objectives discussed. Parent-school personnel conferences/communications must be scheduled in such a way that will not interfere with said personnel’s teaching responsibilities, preferably at the close of the school day or during the preparation period. Approved: July 25, 2002

57. Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent Survey Schedule seems good. · I really look forward to parent conferences. My husbandand I enjoy and benefit from the oneon-one interaction with the teacher. http://www.bham.wednet.edu/staff/ptconfsurvcomment_elparent.htm

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE TASK FORCEELEMENTARY PARENT SURVEY School Question 1: Please describe the aspects of the Parent-Teacher conference that are effective in supporting student learning (structure, schedule, length, timing, etc). Question 2: What suggestions would you have that would make the Parent-Teacher Conference more effective in supporting student learning (structure, schedule, length, timing, other, etc.)? Alderwood I thought that the structure, length and schedule were all effective. I clearly understood everything the teacher explained. I was very happy with my conference. It gave my child a positive input of his overall progress in 2 nd grade. His teacher is working her magic with him. We like hearing about how our child is doing and what he is learning about. It is reassuring to hear the teacher talk about how she challenges our child. All good. Don’t change. The conferences are great the way they are. Flexible is good. Some parents might find it helpful to have conferences just a little earlier in the school year so that problems or concerns can be addressed sooner. Overall, though, I think the experience was excellent and our teacher is doing an

58. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Working As A Team parentteacher conferences Working as a Team, parent-teacher conferences are anopportunity to establish better communication between parents and teachers. http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/parent-teacher.html

document.write("") Parent-Teacher Conferences: Working as a Team Before the conference During the conference After the conference About the author ... AboutOurKids related articles by Lydia Spinelli, Ed.D. Before the conference Early Childhood Does he share and take turns? Does he focus during large-group activities? Small-group activities? Is he self-directed in choosing activities during free time or does he need your help? What are his favorite activities? Is he willing to take risks? Is he able to settle conflicts verbally? Does he prefer working alone or with other children? Is he a leader or follower or combination? Elementary School Should I help her with homework or do you prefer that it be totally her work?

59. Benson Student/Parent Handbook parent Notification of Rights under FERPA • Entrance Age to School • Asbestos• District 10 Voice Mail Extensions, parent/teacher conferences http://www.itasca.com/school/benson/benhandbook/stdnt40.htm

Student/Parent Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE Did You Know About? Activities Weekly School Newsletter Student Absence Hot Line/Attendance ... Parent Organization - Itasca Elementary PTO SECTION TWO Mission Statement/Goals Overview Of Educational Programs Grading System Grading and Promotion ... District 10 Voice Mail Extensions PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent/teacher conferences are conducted at the end of the first grading period in November. An optional half day conference day also exists in early February which may be initiated by either teacher or parent as a follow-up to previously designed strategies or to discuss a change in student progress. The Parent/teacher conferences in November and February are in lieu of report cards for Kindergarten students. Thus, the Kindergarten Parent/teacher conferences are mandatory. For exact dates of parent/teacher conferences this year, please refer to the school calendar. Back to Benson Main Events Calendar ... Links

60. Parent Teacher Conf parent teacher conferences. parentteacher conferences are held at the end ofthe first reporting period. parent teacher conferences. Working Together. http://www.a-cats.com/PTAPennekamp/handbook/parent_teacher_conf.htm

Pennekamp Parent Handbook Parent Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher conferences are held at the end of the first reporting period. Conferences will be held December 2-6. During Parent-Teacher conferences school will be operating on a minimum day schedule Welcome Attendance Early Birds and Later Gators ... PENNEKAMP PTA HOME

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