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# Progress Reports & Parent-Teacher Conferences: Growing Together
- URL: https://www.banypartners.com/progress-reports-parent-teacher-conferences-growing-together/
- Published: 2026-11-12T19:55:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-12T19:55:00.000Z
- Author: Diane Costomiris

As we move further into the school year, many families will be receiving progress reports and preparing for parent-teacher conferences. This is a wonderful opportunity to pause, recognize how much your child has grown, and connect with the people who support your child each day. If your child receives SEIT services, your SEIT will be submitting a progress report based on the goals and objectives outlined in your child's IEP. This report offers an opportunity to see how your child is progressing, celebrate new skills, and better understand the areas where continued support will help them grow. Remember, progress comes in many forms. It may be a new skill, increased independence, improved communication, smoother transitions, or simply feeling more comfortable participating in classroom activities. Every step forward matters!

## It Takes a Team

Your child's classroom teacher, therapists, and SEIT are all important members of your child's educational team. Each brings a unique perspective and valuable insight into your child's development. Your child's teacher sees how they participate in classroom routines and interact with peers. Your therapists work on specific developmental skills, while your SEIT helps support your child's individual learning needs and IEP goals throughout the school day. When everyone shares information and works together, we create a stronger understanding of your child and how best to support them.

As a parent, you are an important part of this team, too! What you notice at home, the new skills your child is demonstrating, or even a question you may have are all valuable pieces of information.

## Making the Most of Your Conference

Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and hear about your child's experiences at school.

You might consider asking:

- What are you most excited about seeing my child accomplish this year?
- Where have you noticed the most growth?
- Are there skills we can continue reinforcing at home?
- What are some areas we can continue working on together?

You don't need to have all the answers or come prepared with a list of concerns. Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is listen, share, and learn from the people who spend their days supporting your child.

## A Little Reminder

The supports and services put in place for your child are the result of collaboration, planning, and the hard work of many people. This is a good time to reflect on how those supports are helping your child grow and where we can continue building on that progress.

As your Preschool Parent Liaison, I want you to know that you are not alone in this process. If you are feeling overwhelmed, have questions about your child's progress report, or simply need someone to help you understand the information being shared, please reach out to me. I am always happy to be a resource. You can always reach me at dianecostomiris@gmail.com or call at 914-414-1097\. 

**We all share the same goal: helping your child feel supported, build confidence, and reach their potential. And it is through working together that we make that happen.**