81. Parent Teacher Conferences - TeachersFirst parentteacher conferences A guide for parents. http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/parent/parent-tchr1.cfm

Parent-Teacher Conferences A guide for parents Introduction School Contributions Parent Contributions Preparing for a Conference ... Download a Printable Adobe Acrobat version of the "parent tips." Working Together Home and school-everyone shares the goal of helping children learn and feel successful. Research has proven that when parents and teachers work together, everyone benefits: students tend to earn higher grades, perform better on tests, attend school more regularly, have better behavior, and show more positive attitudes toward themselves and toward school. School programs that include strong parent involvement are more effective! Yet, collaboration between parents and teachers is not always a smooth process. Parent involvement in children's education goes beyond contributing cookies to class parties or attending PTA meetings. To be effective, parent involvement has to be a partnership between the family and the school to assure that children are learning to the best of their ability, that they feel safe and supported, and that their parents feel well informed and involved in making decisions that affect their child's school experience. At the same time, a strong home-school partnership means teachers perceive that parents are concerned about their children's education and promote positive attitudes toward school and learning.

82. PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES parent teacher conferences. Most parent/teacher conferences last only about15 minuteswhich can fly by too quickly if you're not focused. http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/allis/pta/ParentTeacherConferences.htm

Parent Teacher Conferences A primer for parents on communicating with teachers When teachers talk, parents need to listen, according to some advice from teachers themselves. By Alyson Ward Fort Worth Star-Telegram Febuary 8, 2001 So you've got a kid. A good kid. He (usually) does his homework, he's a math whiz and he doesn't hit girls. But he brought home a note this week from his teacher-who wants to meet with you. Pronto. And it doesn't sound good. What does that mean? It means something's wrong, and you've got a 15-minute opportunity to charm the teacher, understand the problem and make it right. "A parent conference is something that's very stressful for parents," says Kay Floyd, a lecturer at Tarleton State University, who has studied and written about these meetings of doom. No kidding. What can you do to make sure the conference goes well? We asked Floyd and some elementary teachers to give us pointers for a successful parent/ teacher conference. They walked us through the entire intimidating ordeal and told us what parents can do to make it work. 1. Respond.

83. ProTeacher! Parent Involvement Resources For Parents And PTA Organizations In Th source. parentteacher conferences - Some guidelines for parents asthey prepare for a conference with their child's teacher. teachers http://www.proteacher.com/050002.shtml

[Click Here] to search tens of thousands of ideas on ProTeacher's new Teaching Ideas Archive Shared Leadership Parent Involvement First Day Foundation - Offers information and support for developing "First Day of School Holiday" programs to promote increased parental involvement in schools source School Notes - This free (registration required) service allows teachers to post notes on the web for families to access from home. Another avenue for home-school communication source Tips for Parent Conferences - Ideas and suggestions for effective parent conferences source Tips for Parents: School Relationships - Advice for parents on how to get positively involved in their child's school including questions to ask at a parent-teacher conference source Box Tops For Education - Information about this fundraising promotion from General Mills source Campbell's Labels for Education - A fundraising program from Campbell's Soup. Students collect Campbell's soup labels, which are later exchanged for educational merchandise for the school source GreatSchools.net

84. FamilyFun: Getting The Most Out Of Parent Teacher Conferences GETTING THE MOST OUT OF parent teacher conferences Making the most ofyour 15 minutes, 1 of 5. For many of us, parentteacher conferences http://familyfun.go.com/raisingkids/learn/teacher/feature/dcfm117conference/dcfm

Search FamilyFun shortcuts Parenting Tools Field Guide to Parenting Parent Problem Solver Pregnancy Calendar Baby Name Finder ... Article Library Parenting Checklists Immunizations Nursery Planner Holidays All Checklists Parenting Experts Jan Faull, Child Development Dominic Cappello, Learning All Experts parent ... to parent Get tips, support Parenting Boards Expecting Potty Training Sleep Stay-at-Home Moms ... E-Cards Creative. Fun. Free. Catching up is easy to do. Send an E-Card GETTING THE MOST OUT OF PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES Making the most of your 15 minutes of 5 For many of us, parent-teacher conferences conjure up images of grown men and women squeezing into miniature chairs and crouching painfully over very small desks. The all-too-familiar physical inconveniences are often accompanied by a flurry of emotions. When perceived as a judgment day, conferences can be a great source of anxiety for parents. What many parents don't realize, however, is that teachers view this as an opportune time to improve the child's education. "Parents are going to see someone who is very anxious to see them," says fourth grade teacher, Beverly McPherson. McPherson reminds parents that because they've known the child all his life, it only makes good sense that they become an integral part of the parent-teacher-team, creating a partnership with someone who has a mutual interest in the child's welfare. McPherson starts building a relationship with parents during the first weeks of school by making introductory phone calls. "I'm looking forward to working with you this year," she greets parents. McPherson considers parents to be a major part of the team. "They are their child's number one teacher for life," she adds. Parents, here's how you can do your part to insure the success of this team.

85. A Dad's Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Parent Teacher Conferences A Dad's Guide to Getting the Most Out of ParentTeacher conferences. Related Resources. http://fatherhood.about.com/library/weekly/aa042302a.htm

zfp=-1 About Fatherhood Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Fatherhood with Wayne Parker Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Product and Book Reviews How to Be A Super Dad What are my rights as a dad? ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement A Dad's Guide to Getting the Most Out of Parent Teacher Conferences Related Resources More About Dads and School Working with Your Teen From Other Guides Parenting Education Top 10 Things to Do Before School Ends Parent Teacher Conference for Special Ed Students The Homework Triangle Elsewhere on the Web Five Must Ask Questions Should Students Attend Parent Teacher Conferences? Even the term "parent-teacher conference" can raise anxiety in the heart of any dad, particularly when your own mom and dad came home from such conferences with a need to "lay down the law." Why We Dislike Them. First, many dads and moms see parent teacher conferences as an evaluation of their parenting skills. "If my kid is having a hard time at school," we reason, "it must be because of us." We also worry about the notions the teacher may have about us based on our children. "I can't wait to meet Cindy's mom and dad!" we imagine the teacher thinking from time to time.

86. Making The Most Of Parent-Teacher Conferences Making the Most of parentteacher conferences. Children's school successis greatly influenced by teachers and parents working together. http://www.ncld.org/info/tips/tip15.cfm

Enter your e-mail ebove Quick Tip Finder Select a Topic General Tips for Parents Parents: Helping Yourself and Your Child Understanding Your Children's Learning Needs Parents as Advocates Effective Parent-Teacher Partnership Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences The IEP - Tips for Parents Ways to Help Your Child Become a Better Reader Helping Your Child with Math Turning Homework Problems Into Opportunities Homework Tips Choosing a Tutor for Your Child Getting a Good Start to the School Year Technology at Home and in the Classroom Study Skills Preparing Your Child - And Yourself - For Summer Activities General Tips for Building Self-Esteem Promoting Confidence Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences Children's school success is greatly influenced by teachers and parents working together. Parent- teacher conferences offer great opportunities for building trust, information sharing, and mutual planning. Here are some suggestions for both parents and teachers to help address the needs of their children: FOR PARENTS: Keep good records of previous conferences and educational decisions. Review these records before attending conferences and be prepared to share them with school personnel.

87. Clyde Riggs Elementary School - Parents-Teacher Conferences Learning Compact Lunch/Cafeteria Program Makeup Work Medication Non-DiscriminationOutside Recess parents' Night parent-teacher conferences parent-teacher http://www.sumnerschools.org/cre/confer.htm

Home Handbook Admission Requirements Animals in School ... Class Pages Handbook Parents-Teacher Conferences Parent-teacher conference days have been scheduled to facilitate communication between the school and home. Additional conferences may be arranged when requested by either parent or teacher. Teachers expect to see all parents at conference time. Panther Pride Return to Top e-mail Webmaster - Steve Hilgadiack Clyde Riggs Elementary School 211 Fountain Head Road Portland, Tennessee 37148-1632 Phone: 615-325-2391 Fax: 615-325-5315 Go Panthers

88. YMCA Parent Tips: Parent-Teacher Conferences--Staying In Touch For Your Child's YMCA parent tips parentteacher conferences—staying in touch foryour child's sake. In most states, your child will be with her http://www.ymca.net/programs/family/ptptconf.htm

YMCA parent tips: parent-teacher conferences staying in touch for your child's sake In most states, your child will be with her teacher for more than 180 days a year—more if she is in child care. That's a long time in her life. And if things don't go well, it can become a long time in yours, too! Get to know your child's teacher. Plan on meeting at the start of the year and at other times the school sets aside for you to talk. Let the teacher know how interested you are in your child's learning. If you have time, stop by the school or child care center and have a word or two with the teacher. If you can't visit, stay in touch through short notes or phone calls. When you have a concern, speak calmly with the teacher about it and ask what the two of you can do together to make things better. Don't criticize a teacher in front of your child. Children learn better when they have confidence in their teacher. The best parent-teacher conference is a sit-down, face-to-face meeting. Most schools schedule these over the course of the school year. However, if you feel there's a problem and no conference is coming up, feel free to call the school and ask for one.

89. Family Forum : Magazine Often, at parentteacher conferences, teachers will give parents examplesof the student's work and possibly a report card. This http://www.familyforumonline.com/magazine/2002_resource/pt_conferences.shtml

This site may look better in a browser that supports web standards , but its content is still accessible. Current Issue Archives Distribution Advertising Editor Editor's Message Features Listening beyond words Making $ense of kids and money From career to home Forming a playgroup ... Telephone Talk In The Classroom Parent/teacher conferences Why Read aloud to your child? Books for back to school Adjusting to preschool ... First-day-of-school checklist On the Move The Rivers Team's Moving Checklist Living Well Eye Exams Children's Dental Health Misperceptions about vaccines Immunization tips for parents Teens Perspective The business of baby-sitting Baby-sitter checklist Preparing for a productive parent-teacher conference by Ted Villaire When the time comes for a parent-teacher conference, some parents may wonder what they'll talk about, and other parents might even skip the meeting altogether because they're nervous about the encounter. With the right preparation, though, parents will not only eliminate some of their apprehension, they'll likely get more out of the conference and gain a better understanding of what they can do to help their child succeed. Careful preparation will also help parents set the stage for an ongoing relationship with the teacher. Starting off on the right foot Initially, parents should work to establish rapport with the teacher. As an icebreaker, parents may take notice of something that reflects well upon the teacher. For example, thank the teacher for having made thoughtful notes on your child's homework or for the special attention in helping your child learn to multiply.

90. Spirit Of Cooperation Most Important For Parent-teacher Conferences Spirit of cooperation most important for parentteacher conferences.By Cheryl Walker (336) 758-5237 May 21, 2002. Attitude is the http://www.wfu.edu/wfunews/2002/052102ptc.html

WFU News Service QuickFind . . . WFU Home WFU News Story Archives About WFU Source Guide Staff WFU in the News Spirit of cooperation most important for parent-teacher conferences By Cheryl Walker May 21, 2002 Attitude is the key to successful parent-teacher conferences, says Donna Henderson, an associate professor of counselor education at Wake Forest University. To start a parent-teacher conference off on the right foot, Henderson suggests asking the teacher what excites them about their subject. Providing an opportunity for teachers to share some of their enthusiasm for what they do sets a positive tone for the discussion. Henderson cautions parents not to commit to something they cannot do. For example, if a teacher suggests parents should help their child with math assignments, some parents may not have the skills to do that. So, they would need suggestions of other resources available to help the child succeed in that area. Download Text File WFU News Website Search Feedback

91. Parent/Teacher Conferences, Wasatch Elementary, Salt Lake City School District, establish positive learning habits parent/teacher conferences areheld twice November 25 26, 2002 and March 5 6, 2003. This is a http://www.slc.k12.ut.us/sites/wasatch/conf.htm

Review a child's progress, share concerns, set goals, and establish positive learning habits... Parent/Teacher Conferences are held twice and This is a time when you and your child will meet with your teacher to share the results of the most recent months. It is a time to look backward and forward as you assess growth and make plans for the next term. It is a time to set personal education goals - a process we call SEP's: student education plans. The entire state of Utah requires that every child along with his parents and teacher set personal goals that will lead to meaningful growth in learning. This may seem like a fairly sophisticated expectation! The truth is, however, that children don't always connect what they do day-to-day with an end of the term report cards. The SEP conference is a time to guide students to reflect about their "habits" and how these might be affecting their performance in school. Scheduling We will send home notices to let you know it's time to schedule our conferences. If you have more than one student attending Wasatch please call Shellee, the principal's assistant, at 578-8564 to schedule your conference times. Every effort will be made to consecutively schedule your conference times. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend conference with their parents. However, we are unable to provide accommodations for preschoolers. Outside arrangements for other children will make this a special time for you, your child, and your teacher.

92. MontessoriConnections Information center for Montessori administrators, teachers, parents and students. Links to schools, teacher training centers, publications, organizations, conferences, educational products and services. http://www.montessoriconnections.com/

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93. MONTESSORI, International Montessori Index Of Schools, Teachers, Materials, Conf Practical information for parents and teachers, with links to Montessori school lists, lectures, conferences, workshops, teacher training courses, educational materials, and a home schooling guide. http://www.montessori.edu

QUICK SEARCH: Birth to Three Conferences Dr. Montessori Finding a School ... School Information MONTESSORI THE INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI INDEX The International Montessori Index contains valuable information from many sources. We thank the many contributors. The Montessori Method FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Maria Montessori , MD Montessori Schools Montessori Teachers and Teacher Training Montessori Environments and Materials Montessori Today - Lectures and Conferences Web This official international Montessori website, has been created and is supported by Montessorians of all schools of thought. It contains information for parents and teachers, practical suggestions for using Montessori philosophy in homes and classrooms, links to Montessori schools, conferences, teacher training courses, organizations, educational materials, and other valuable sites. The name Montessori is not legally protected, and can be used by anyone, for any purpose. The International Montessori Index offers guidance and direction to those who are seeking true Montessori. To aid this search, details are listed for member organizations, training centers, and materials suppliers. FINDING A SCHOOL: The International Montessori Index is unable to direct individuals to specific Montessori schools or Montessori training courses. We hope the information on this and the other pages of www.montessori.edu will meet your needs.

94. The Parent-Teacher Conference: Five Must-Ask Questions Sponsored by The parentteacher Conference Five Must-Ask Questions CindyBond. Take this list with you to your next parent-teacher conference. http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,1-2499,00.html

Explore Our Sites... Family Education Network Home Shop at PearsonAtSchool SchoolCash PARENTS FamilyEducation MySchoolOnline TEACHERS TeacherVision Quiz Lab MyGradeBook MySchoolOnline REFERENCE Infoplease Fact Monster KIDS FEkids FunBrain Fact Monster TEENS FEteens At Home At School At Play At Home ... Help Sponsored by: The Parent-Teacher Conference: Five Must-Ask Questions Cindy Bond In order to help your kids have a successful school year, you need to know what is expected of them, academically, from now until June. Poll How do you rate your last parent-teacher conference? Excellent great exchange. Good I wish there had been more time. Fair rushed and superficial. Poor a total waste of time. You can find out by asking some questions. Take this list with you to your next parent-teacher conference. And don't forget to take notes. 1. What skills and knowledge will my child be expected to master this year? What will my child learn this year in key subjects like math, science, history, and English? Are there challenging academic standards in place at this school, and how do they compare with those at other school districts? May I see them?

95. TeachersZone - Parent Teacher Conference, Tips! Your insight is very valuable! ( How to make parent teacher conferenceswork for you ) (Questions and Answers about conference time). http://www.teacherszone.com/ptconferences.htm

CELEBRATING THE REAL HEROES - TEACHERS!! Featured Tips. Teacher Tip: Free Stuff for Teachers Parent Tip: Parent-Teacher Conference Tips Student Tip: College Information Home Find great Deals! Teacher s Zone MARKET PLACE Rate this site at TeAch-nology.com's -Best of the Web for Teachers! PARENT-TEACHER Conference tips! Welcome! We've gathered some great resources for you to use during conference time. Feel free to choose the area you'd like to explore. Teachers... be sure to look at the "Parent tips" as well! You will find some useful resources to pass along to your parents! Parent tips Teacher Tips Student Tips Home Parent Tip: How to have a successful Parent-Teacher Conference Time! There are many sites on the World Wide Web that provide tips on handling parent-teacher conferences. Rather than "inventing the wheel" again, I have listed some main ideas to consider while preparing for this important time. I have also included some great resources to get additional help and information on parent-teacher conferences. Getting started...

96. SBHS District Calendar teachers and administrators are pleased that the use of teacher/parent/studentconferences is increasing in all of the district's schools. http://www.sbschools.net/calendar.htm

South Burlington School District Calendar STUDENT DAYS TEACHER DAYS Monthly Cumulative Monthly Cumulative August 19 Support Staff Breakfast Classroom Prep August 20 New Teacher/Staff Orientation Classroom Prep Staff Development Day August 22 Convocation/Staff Development Staff DevelopmentDay Staff Development Day August 28 First Student Day August 29 - 30 Student Days (29 th First Day for Regional Tech Centers) September 2 Labor Day— No School September 3 - 30 Student Days October 1 - 23 Student Days October 24 - 25 VT-NEA Convention— No School October 28 - 31 Student Days November 1 - 22 Student Days Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Recess— No School December 2 - 20 Student Days December 23 - 31 Holiday Recess— No School January 1 New Years Day— No School January 2 - 17 Student Days January 20 MLK Birthday— No School January 21 - 31 Student Days February 3 - 21 Student Days February 24 - March 4 Winter Recess —No School March 5 - 31 Student Days April 1 - 18 Student Days April 21 - 25 Spring Recess —No School April 28 - 30 Student Day May 1 - 23 Student Days May 26 Memorial Day —No School May 27 - 30 Student Day June 2 - 9 Student Days June 10 Student Day (175 th Day for Regional Tech Centers) June 11 - 13 Student Days June 13 Graduation June 13, 2003 will be the last day of classes if schools have been in session for 178 days. If any emergency closings have been necessary, classes may be extended beyond June 13. Eight additional teacher days are scheduled for staff development, inservice, and parent conferences.

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