Give an example of a parent conference to explain to the parents the need for a referral for additional diagnostic testing. SAMPLE  Parent-Teacher conference scenario: Ms. Mattiuz  (teacher): Hello Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Thank you for attending tonight’s conference. It is such a pleasure working with Jodi (student) each day.             First I would let parents know Jodi’s strengths. Next, I would “encourage parents to share their observations of their child’s learning at home” (Otto, 2014, p. 354). Ms. Mattiuz : As I have gotten to know Jodi these past few months, I have some concerns I would like to share with you. Mr. & Mrs. Jones  (parents of Jodi): What are they? Ms. Mattiuz : I am concerned with Jodi’s lack of attention in the classroom and ability to complete her work, which is causing her to fall behind.             At this point I would show work samples and list the modifications I have made to help Jodi complete her work (Otto, 2014). In addition, the parents would be advised what the norm is for their child’s age/developmental level. I would continue by letting the parents know I have consulted with the school counselor, school psychologist, and the teacher assistance team. Ms. Mattiuz : Have you noticed any similar behaviors at home? Mr. & Mrs. Jones : Yes, we have. What can we do to help her? Ms. Mattiuz : We would like to “find out more information” in an effort to offer Jodi the “best possible learning environment” by referring her for further assessment (Otto, 2014, p. 354) .

1. Give an example of a parent conference to explain to the parents
the need for a referral for additional diagnostic testing.
SAMPLE
Parent-Teacher conference scenario:
Ms. Mattiuz
(teacher): Hello Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Thank you for attending
tonight’s conference. It is such a pleasure working with Jodi
(student) each day.
First I would let parents know Jodi’s strengths. Next, I
would “encourage parents to share their observations of their
child’s learning at home” (Otto, 2014, p. 354).
Ms. Mattiuz
: As I have gotten to know Jodi these past few months, I have
some concerns I would like to share with you.
Mr. & Mrs. Jones
(parents of Jodi): What are they?
Ms. Mattiuz
: I am concerned with Jodi’s lack of attention in the classroom
and ability to complete her work, which is causing her to fall
behind.
At this point I would show work samples and list the
modifications I have made to help Jodi complete her work
(Otto, 2014). In addition, the parents would be advised what the
norm is for their child’s age/developmental level. I would
continue by letting the parents know I have consulted with the
school counselor, school psychologist, and the teacher
assistance team.
Ms. Mattiuz
: Have you noticed any similar behaviors at home?
Mr. & Mrs. Jones
: Yes, we have. What can we do to help her?
Ms. Mattiuz

2. : We would like to “find out more information” in an effort to
offer Jodi the “best possible learning environment” by referring
her for further assessment (Otto, 2014, p. 354)