{"id":3376,"date":"2016-02-03T06:30:32","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T14:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.rsed.org\/?p=3376"},"modified":"2017-11-28T18:45:02","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T18:45:02","slug":"getting-the-most-out-of-conferences-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocketshipschools.org\/en\/latest-news\/blog\/getting-the-most-out-of-conferences-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting the Most Out of Conferences"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether sharing data celebrations or problem solving homework difficulties, parents and teachers are the ultimate cheerleaders for all students, and conferences are an\u00a0opportunity to collaborate around students\u2019 academic and social progress. That, and research shows\u00a0family engagement improves school readiness, student achievement and social skills.\u00a0While conferences offer a time to sit face to face with your child\u2019s teacher in an individual setting, you may also have a few\u00a0questions \u2013 what is the STEP\u00a0<\/strong>test anyway?! Even though I am not a Rocketship parent, I have seen some great strategies from our engaged parents in practice during conferences. Here are a few tips that can make sure that as a parent, you are making the most out of your child\u2019s conference.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Questions are the key to understanding.<\/h3>\n

This may seem like a no-brainer, but in the moment it might be hard to slow things down to clear up any confusion. With the wide variety of assessments, proficiency levels and core values, it is crucial to\u00a0walk away with a clear understanding of what needs to be done coming out of the conference. In the past, some parents have found it helpful to write down their questions and bring them to the conference, leaving space to take notes when you get an answer from the teacher. Some examples of questions include:<\/p>\n