Families are invited to provide input about the Parent/Teacher Conference Model for 2011-2013 school years

Survey available until 4:00P.M. on Monday, January 4

This survey will take only 2 to 5 minutes of your time.

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is in the process of applying to the State Board of Education for a waiver to allow the three full-day parent-teacher conference schedule to continue. The three-day model replaces the prior model of seven half-day/early dismissals.

The goals of having a three-day focused conference schedule (three full days in November when students do not attend school, such as the three days prior to the Thanksgiving holiday break) include: increasing family participation in conferences, minimizing disruptions to families, providing continuous uninterrupted instructional time, and maintaining school day routines.

The three-day schedule does not impact the number of instructional hours that our students receive.

While we have received anecdotal feedback that families like the three-day schedule, we invite you to complete a survey on this topic so that we can more accurately assess your views.

The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z8JGDDY

Please complete the survey by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4. Responses will be summarized, posted on the website and shared with school board members. Thank you!