Conferences already?!

Seriously?! 

Pic from Scholastic Administrator

They always sneak up on me!  I know they're on "the calendar," but I always forget (or block out) how much time and paperwork go into each one.

I wish I had more to share, but I MUST get ready for this upcoming week.  We get out early tomorrow and Tuesday so parents and teachers can meet.  The majority of my conferences are tomorrow from 1:00-7:00.

I do have a tip that always helps the conference run smoothly:

Create a checklist/notes page for each student.  

I have a generic template for things I want to cover with the parents, but I write personal notes about each child after printing it out.

This includes:

- reading/writing levels

- SuccessMaker scores

- testing data (CogAT/ITBS scores)

- strengths and weakness (COMPLIMENT SANDWICH!)

- behavior issues/possible solutions (if needed)

Here's a snapshot of the checklist:

Click the pic to download it for yourself and change it to fit your needs.  :)

I hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend and has a great week ahead of them!  Do you have early release days for parent conferences?