Parent Support

Parent Coordinator
Virginia Dente
Phone: 347-563-4421
PTA
PA President: Lori Glick
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Visit the parent portal to access information about instructional programs, enrollment procedures, DOE rules and regulations, health and support services, as well as news and other resources.

                                    
       PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE TIP SHEET 
     Parent Teacher Conferences
    
        
Just as the teacher must prepare for the conference, so should you!

BEFORE THE CONFERENCE

1. Review with your child his/her program and report.
2. Ask your child if there is anything that he/she would like you to discuss with
    the teacher.
3. Write down everything that you want to talk about at the conference.
     Examples:
. How long should my child be spending on his/her homework?
. What is my child like during the day?
. Does my child participate in classroom discussions and activities?
. Ask questions relating to grades, behavior, assignments or homework.
4. Bring a translator if necessary. If you do not have one, contact the school in advance and ask if they can arrange to have a translator available.

DURING THE CONFERENCE
Remember your time is limited.

1. Ask your most important questions first and allow time for responses.
2. Ask for an explanation of anything you do not understand.
3. Ask for specific suggestions on ways to help your child.
4. Avoid lengthy discussions not related to the purpose of the conference..
5. Take notes about what has been discussed to share with your child.
6. Try to keep your emotions under control and stay focused.
7. Express appreciation for the conference.

AFTER THE CONFERENCE

1. Discuss the conference with your child.
2. Plan on how you, your child, and the teacher will work together.
3. Be consistent and follow through.
4. Let the teacher know how the suggestions are working.
5. Praise your child's efforts to improve.

Parent/Teacher conferences are tools for two way communication. A parent's input helps the teacher, so mention any important experiences that may be affecting your child, examples: a death in the family, health problems, divorce, or a best friend moving away.

Parent Engagement Staff Contact Information 

Parents who have questions about any school-related issue over the summer-special education, school registration for the fall, summer school, ELL, etc - can contact the Parent Engagement staff at the Community School District offices for help. A complete list of offices
and phone numbers is available at: 

http://schools.nyc.gov/News/2006-2007/20070619_parent_contact.htm