My son's fourth grade teacher told me I needed to take a step back. Now I see that all of my help was holding my son back.

I was at my daughter’s teacher conference. I was still wearing my work clothes (I am an electrician, and the uniform is somewhat dirty). The teacher started talking to me in a baby voice using very ...

The conferences most parents had with their children’s teachers this school year probably went something like this: They occurred twice, in the fall and spring. Many parents failed to show up.

Here's how you can be prepared for your middle schooler's parent-teacher conference. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

When it’s time to prepare for parent-teacher conferences, don’t assume it will be a battle. Try to practice listening, supporting your child’s teacher and learning how to work together.

1. Attend the Conference. Even if your child is excelling in school, parent-teacher conferences are important. Teachers can help you find ways to encourage your child to engage in extracurricular ...

We asked current and former teachers for their best advice for parents preparing for parent-teacher conferences. Here's what they suggest you do.

What's the point of parent-teacher conferences anyway? I see them as a great way to make connections. I view each year in school as a partnership between parents or caregivers, students and myself.

Every year, our kids’ school offers two Parent-Teacher conference opportunities; one at the start of the year and one at the end. I feel it is important that my husband and I attend these ...

Parents should attend school board meetings, but they should also attend parent-teacher conferences (“Today’s parental homework: Attend school board meetings,” Nov. 13).

Parent-teacher conferences end at the same time polls close on Nov. 7, which has a parent concerned about when she or teachers can vote. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

When it’s time to prepare for parent-teacher conferences, don’t assume it will be a battle. Try to practice listening, supporting your child’s teacher and learning how to work together.