Worrisome parent-teacher conference?
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Anonymous
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1) A little concerning considering timing, but not a big deal.
2) Unprofessional and concerning. First, another student being worse doesn't mean there's nothing to be concerned about. Second, no way should you be told the student's name. 3) I would be OK with this if the teacher followed up to tell me whether she believed a mistake was made and whether she planned to readminister the test or do some other kind of assessment (something informal would be fine with me). If it was just "Oh oops, might've been wrong, but don't plan to find out or do anything to check," then I would find that concerning. |
Anonymous
| #3 doesn’t surprise me. I teach fifth grade (not in dc) and so many kids come with padded reading levels from 4th grade. Teachers have to show a certain amount of growth during the year and some teachers give them an extra push for their final reading assessment. I’ve had many fifth grade students not really at the level that was given by the 4th grade teacher. |
Anonymous
| A teacher should NEVER mention another classmate in your conference. We once had a teacher do this (showed us the test of another student demonstrate how well our daughter was doing) we went straight to the principal who was appalled and spoke with the teacher. |
Anonymous
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No, this is not a good sign. Not at this juncture, not in DCPS. 4-5 years ago, I would have said, let it go. At the same time, we've all had bad days and have all been in a situation of being ill prepared. I would follow up and be honest, say that you are concerned and that you'd like a follow up meeting to discuss "how best to support my child". You can easily base that worry on the (supposed) slip in reading levels. If that meeting doesn't yield any more confident, get the instructional coach and/or the principal involved.
Keeping the discussion about "me... best support my child..." helps to keep all of you involved without placing blame at this time. |
froggymom
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| As a teacher myself, I find those responses a little lacking in substance. She could have been a little more prepared with her answers. However, I wouldn't be too concerned at this point. Teachers are human and have off days too. See how things progress or make an appointment with the teacher and express your concerns. |
Anonymous
| Yes it is concerning. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. Your child won't be transferred unless something really worrisome happens. |