Three Reasons Why You SHOULD Attend Parent/Teacher Conferences--Even If You Are Happy With Your Student's Grade
Why do I need to go to parent/teacher conferences? My son/daughter has an acceptable grade. I've never heard anything negative from his/her teacher, so why bother? It can be a hassle to show up and stand in line. It's another evening that I have to sacrifice away from home after a long day's work. You'd rather just check off tonight as a "pass," but as your student's teacher, I have some very good reasons for you to attend, so here's some food for thought: 1) What IS your child learning? Even if your student is performing well, what does that performance mean? You need to attend your student's conference and find out what curriculum is the driving force behind your student's progress. What content is involved with this performance? How is your student being assessed? What did your student's teacher learn about your student and his/her skill sets during the process? THESE are significant questions that should be addressed during co