Parent-teacher conference

How it is used

American term; British schools hold a parents' evening, where parents meet each teacher for a few minutes. Teachers schedule, hold or prepare for conferences and often bring work samples and grades.

Example sentences

1. Parent-teacher conferences are next week, so please sign up for a time slot.

2. At the parent-teacher conference, I showed her parents how much her writing had improved.

Common collocations

• hold a parent-teacher conference
• parent-teacher conference schedule
• parents' evening
• meet with parents

Related terms

• report cardAn official document that a school sends to parents, showing a student's grades, attendance and teachers' comments for a term or semester.
• homeroom teacherThe teacher responsible for a particular class or group, who takes attendance, shares school news and looks after the students' general progress and well-being.
• school counselorA trained professional at a school who helps students with personal, social, academic and career issues and supports their well-being.
• principalThe person in charge of a school, responsible for its staff, students, budget and day-to-day running.

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