Primary Grade Children and Their Families
Primary grade children are now well on their way into formal schooling and the advice for kindergarten teachers still holds true. Conferences are now more often scheduled rather than informal, and it is important to be sure that these are held when parents are able to participate. Scheduling around parents’ work schedules can sometimes be a challenge for teachers but it is a challenge that must be met if home–school communications are to be successful. In addition to conferences focused on children’s progress, there are expanding lists of programs and other events, and these too need to employ flexible scheduling to accommodate the diverse needs of families.