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When the time comes for a parent-teacher conference, some parents may be uncertain about what they can do to ensure that it's a productive encounter.

According to many education experts, one of the best things a parent can do to prepare for a conference is to draw up a list of questions for the teacher. Since the average parent-teacher conference is about 20 minutes, parents should plan on covering only a few topics.

Some questions a parent may ask a teacher include

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What is my child like during the day?

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Does he or she participate in class discussions/activities?

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What are my child's best/worst subjects? How can I help him or her improve in the areas that need work?

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What are the standards for my child's grade level?

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How does my child interact with other children and adults?

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How much help should I provide on homework assignments?

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Is my child trying as hard as he or she can?

The above was excerpted from "Preparing for a Productive Parent-Teacher Conference," which appeared in the October 2001 issue of "Our Children" magazine. 

To read the entire article, visit http://www.pta.org/cfplus/OurChildren/features.asp (This is in the Members Only section of the National PTA Website... click here if you need a password)

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