Recommended Questions to Ask at Parent-Teacher Conferences
By New York City Department of Education Staff
Parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year. The conferences are a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher(s) and find out how your child is doing. The conferences also are a good time to ask questions and share ideas about your child’s skills and progress.
Here are some suggested questions for parent-teacher conferences:
- What are some of the good things my child does in class?
- In what subjects does my child do well? In what subjects does he/she need extra support?
- How well does my child get along with other kids? Is my child respectful toward you and other school staff?
- How do you grade your students?
- What things can I do at home to support my child’s learning?
- How much homework help should I give?
- How much time should my child spend on homework every night?
- How can I learn more about the curriculum?
- What books do you recommend that I read with my child?
- Are there ways that I can help you in the classroom?
Excerpt from: Guide for Parents and Families 2006-2007