Background

Parent/teacher/student conferencing is an integral part of the teaching-learning process.

The Division therefore expects the use of up to two instructional days for the purpose of parent/teacher/student conferencing.

Procedures

• Conference formats will be established at the school level in consultation with the School Community Council.
• Timelines will be established, subject to consultation with the School Community Council and approval of the area Superintendent of Schools.
• Where a school staff obtains approval from the area Superintendent of Schools to utilize two evening in lieu of one instructional day, the day in lieu shall be as scheduled on the common calendar.
  

Reference:  Sections 85, 87, 108, 109, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 175, Education Act

February 8, 2011