Get Ready for March's Parent-Teacher Conferences
Hey NYC families, it’s time to check in with your child’s teachers!
On Thursday, March 7, 14, and 21, and Friday, March 22, 2024, NYC Public Schools will be holding this spring’s round of Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs). PTCs provide families the opportunity to speak with teachers about what their children are learning and experiencing in school.
Spring PTC dates are listed below—please note that individual schools’ conference dates may differ. Speak with your child’s teachers or parent coordinator to confirm your school’s official conference dates and times.
- Thursday, March 7: Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
- Thursday, March 14: Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
- Thursday, March 21: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
- Friday, March 22: Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
Students whose schools are participating in afternoon PTCs on March 7, 14, or 21 will be dismissed three hours before their regular dismissal times. Meanwhile, all evening parent-teacher conferences will be held between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Plan Ahead for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Schedule your conference.
Check for communications from your school on how to set your PTC date and time. If the available dates and times don’t work for you, contact your child’s teachers to see if they have other availabilities.
Request language services.
All families should have the information they need to best support their child’s learning. Interpretation services are available at parent-teacher conferences if you are not comfortable communicating in English. Please reach out to your child’s school for more information.
Talk to your child in advance.
Having your child’s input will guide you on what to talk about with their teachers. It also empowers them to take an active role in voicing their opinions and shaping their own learning experiences. Ask your child:
- How do you think you are doing in school?
- What's your favorite part of the school day?
- Do you feel supported by your teachers and other school staff members?
- Is there is anything that you would want me to discuss with your teacher?
- (For older students) What do you want to continue learning and pursue as a career?
Think of questions to ask your child’s teachers ahead of time.
Before you know it, your meeting will come to an end so we recommend thinking of questions to ask teachers before you actually begin. What are the most important details of your child’s time at school? For some, it might be about the curriculum and how students are performing. For others, it might be about the social experience—are they behaving, listening, focusing, making friends, etc.? Whatever your concerns are, here are some questions to get you started:
- What is my child doing well at?
- What could they improve upon?
- If my child is struggling, what additional programs or services may be available to help them?
- How does my child get along with classmates and school staff?
- Does my child participate in class discussion and group activities?
- What can I do at home to support my child and you (the teacher)?
- What is my child’s routine/schedule at school?
- Are there extracurriculars available?
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We hope these suggestions help you have productive conversations with your child’s teachers! For more information and conference tips, check out our Parent-Teacher Conference webpage!
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