Parent Teacher Meeting

PARENT–TEACHER MEETING

A parent-teacher meeting is a scheduled conference in which the parents of a child meet with the relevant teachers to discuss their child’s academic progress, communication needs, and overall development. This promotes open communication and collaboration between the home and school environments.

Communication is Key

Since the child may not fully communicate verbally, the meeting relies heavily on sign language, interpreters, or other visual communication methods to ensure everyone understands each other.

Focus on Specific Needs

Topics discussed include the child’s current sign language proficiency level, the use of assistive technology, classroom accommodation, social interactions, and any specific challenges they may encounter.

Collaboration between Home and School

Parents share insights about their child’s communication methods at home, while teachers provide updates on their progress in the classroom, allowing for a coordinated approach to support the child’s learning.

Involvement of Specialists

Depending on the child’s needs, other professionals, such as speech therapists or hearing aid specialists, may also attend the meeting.

Discussions between parents and teachers typically focus on:

Concerns regarding their child’s understanding of classroom material.
The child’s progress in sign language acquisition, strategies to enhance communication at home, and active participation in classroom activities.
How can we support a child’s social interactions with hearing peers?
Questions about specific educational approaches used for students with disabilities.
Any challenge observed in the classroom related to communication or accessibility
Plans for future learning and support based on the child’s needs.