Burroughs Conference Information

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School conferences are an important time for the parent/guardians to talk with the teacher about how their student is doing. Conferences can be in person or on zoom. Interpretation is available by request. Conferences will be January 23 OR February 4 from 3:45-7:00 PM. You only need to attend one day. You can bring your student or come without them. These are important parts of your student's education - please sign-up with your student's teacher to attend. If neither of these days work for you, please schedule another time to meet with the teacher.

You should receive an email or letter from your child's teacher with details on how to schedule a conference. If you have not received one, please contact your child's teacher. If you need an interpreter please let your child's teacher know.

The goal of these conferences is to let you know how your child is doing at school, what they are learning and the plan for teaching them this year. It's also a time for you to give feedback and ask questions of the teacher.

• Check grades in Parent Portal
• Look over schoolwork
  
• Talk with your child about any questions/concerns they may have
• Make a list of questions

• Be on time and prepared
  
• Ask the most important question first
• Give teachers positive feedback- what is working
• Give your child’s teacher your contact information
• Express your willingness to volunteer if able
• Advocate to for your child
• Figure out next steps to solve any problems

• Update your child
  
• Make a plan with your child
• Follow up with teacher and/or other support staff
• Continue to stay in touch with the teacher/support staff

(Pick no more than 3)

• How will my student be evaluated?
• What are my child’s strongest and weakest subjects?
• What are some examples my child’s strengths and weaknesses?
• Does my child turn homework in on time?
• What can I do at home to help support my child’s academic progress?
• What types of tests & evaluations will my child have to take this year?
• How are my child’s test-taking skills?
• Is my child participating in class discussions and activities?
• How are my child’s social skills at school?
• Does my child seem engaged?
• Have you noticed any unusual behaviors?
• Has my child missed any classes other than excused absences?
• Do you think my child is reaching his or her potential?