Parent-teacher conferences can go by quickly, and it’s easy to walk out realizing there was something you forgot to ask.
This free Parent-Teacher Conference Cheat Sheet helps families prepare before the meeting and make the most of their time with their child’s teacher.
Before the conference, use the printable to jot down anything you want the teacher to know and talk with your child about how school is going. Then, bring the cheat sheet along to help you remember important questions, take notes and keep track of next steps.
Questions to ask at a parent-teacher conference include:
• What are my child’s biggest strengths right now?
• Is my child working at or near grade level?
• Are there areas where my child could use additional support?
• How does my child participate in class?
• How are their work habits and organization?
• How are they doing socially with classmates?
• Is there anything you’re seeing at school that I may not see at home?
• What can we do at home to support their learning?
• What is one thing my child should focus on next?
The printable also includes space to write your own questions, record what you learned during the conference and keep track of what you and your child’s teacher plan to work on next.
