As you go into your first parent-teacher conference this year, the following questions can help you get all the information you will need:

• What will the class be studying and learning this year?

• What will my child’s daily schedule be like?

• How much and what kind of homework will my child have?

• How much time do you expect my child to spend on homework?

• What kind of tests and feedback will you be giving?

• What can I do to support my child’s learning at home?

• How can I help at school?

• Are there some materials you’d like to have in the classroom that I can contribute?

• What’s the best way for me to communicate with you?

• When and for what reasons do you want me to contact you?

• When, how, and for what reasons will you contact me?

• What information about my child will help you understand and teach him better?

• What tutoring or other help is available to my child should she need it?

• Are there parent support groups I should be aware of?
  

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