Dear Parents,
During my student internship at 123 Elementary, I have learned how to prepare for conferences with parents. Administration prepared teachers during a faculty meeting by going over important conversations topics and a academic plan. The academic plan listed expectations students needed to meet to move on to the next grade. This plan consisted of test scores in all subjects. I was surprised that just a few tests for second graders determined if they were going to be third graders next year. I am worried for a few of my students because I know taking tests is very hard for them.
Teachers prepared me for parent teacher conferences in many different ways. My second grade collaborating teacher organized all of the most important data for her students, included with information of how to help them at home (examples are worksheets and online resources). My fifth grade collaborating teacher taught me how give a DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment). She showed me the running record symbols to use as the student is reading and how to add up the symbols to give an accurate score. Then students took back to their seats and reflection and writing piece. I love how they we not just assessed orally but also on paper. It really shows the students talent by reading their writing. I got to experience a students score go from a level 40 in the beginning in the year to a 60 by last Wednesday. This is great data to show parents so they can see where there students academic level increasing.
I am a very fortunate student intern to have such an amazing faculty and two collaborating teacher teach me all about parent conferences. I feel very prepared for my own, which is just a year and a half away!
Sincerely,
Miss Hester
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