Are you looking for a list of questions to ask during your parent/teacher conference? Listed below is my top 10 list of questions to ask during conference time.  Look over this list of questions and modify them according to your needs.

During your conference time, if a teacher mentions a behavior or learning issue, listen carefully.  Ask questions so you understand if this is a normal behavior or issue that needs a little work or if it is a problem and needs to be watched more closely. 

1.   How is my child progressing in the classroom?

2.   What do you consider my child's best strengths and interests?

3.   Does my child need extra help in a particular subject? Is this an area of concern?

4.   What is my child’s ability level? Does he/she comfortably work at that level?

5.   Does my child participate in class activities?

6.   Do the students work in groups If so, how are the groups determined and how does my child interact in the group?

7.   What type of tests do the students take? What do the tests show about my child's progress? How does my child handle taking tests?

8.   How is my child’s behavior (in the classroom, around adults)? What behavior issue would you recommend my child work on improving?

9.   Does he/she get along well with classmates?  Are their any social behaviors that we need to focus on at home?

10.  How can I help my child at home?

At the end of each conference, ask the teacher what is the best way to communicate with her/him(e-mail, phone, note)?

Did I leave one out that you think should be included in the top 10?  What are your top 10?

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