parent conference

Guardian-teacher discussion scheduled

A parent conference is a scheduled meeting between parents and teachers to discuss a child's academic progress, behavior, or specific concerns.

Schools typically hold these once or twice per year, though they may be arranged as needed: The teacher requested a parent conference to discuss his reading difficulties.

Also called parent-teacher conference.

Opposites
formality of communication

parent conferencehallway chat

Informal talk in passage

casual conversation · passing comment · text message · phone call

directionality of communication

parent conferencereport card

Student evaluation summary

progress report · form letter · radio silence · non-involvement · newsletter

parental engagement level

parent conferenceno-show

One who fails to appear

non-participation · parental neglect

Family

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