{"id":24702,"date":"2025-02-18T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/?p=24702"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T19:59:18","slug":"making-data-work-for-your-parent-teacher-conferences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/2025\/making-data-work-for-your-parent-teacher-conferences\/","title":{"rendered":"Making data work for your parent-teacher conferences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/02\/making-data-work-for-your-parent-teacher-conferences_850x300_hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/02\/making-data-work-for-your-parent-teacher-conferences_850x300_hero.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/02\/making-data-work-for-your-parent-teacher-conferences_850x300_hero-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/02\/making-data-work-for-your-parent-teacher-conferences_850x300_hero-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/02\/making-data-work-for-your-parent-teacher-conferences_850x300_hero-720x253.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>The new year often brings a flurry of parent-teacher conferences, and with that comes the challenge of talking about assessment data in meaningful, actionable ways. These conversations can be nerve-wracking for teachers and families alike, especially when data feels overwhelming. But here\u2019s the good news: with a little preparation and some proven strategies, you can confidently use data to foster trust, collaboration, and student growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of my colleagues <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/author\/laurenwells\/\">Lauren Wells<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/research\/our-researchers\/ayesha-k-hashim-phd\/\">Ayesha Kashim<\/a>, I\u2019ve compiled insights from countless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/professional-learning\/\">professional learning sessions<\/a> with educators around the globe to create this guide to simplifying data-sharing in the conference setting. Save it to your bookmarks and refer to it when you need a boost before meeting with families.<\/p>\n<h2>Demystifying MAP Growth data<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set the stage for meaningful conversations, it\u2019s important to understand the basics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/map-growth\/\">MAP\u00ae Growth\u2122<\/a> data. Here are the key concepts to help families (and teachers!) make sense of student progress.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em>Achievement vs. <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>g<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>rowth<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achievement reflects a student\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/2025\/how-the-map-growth-rit-scale-offers-valuable-insights-into-student-growth\/\">RIT score<\/a> and compares it to peers nationwide. Achievement percentile indicates how well a student performed compared to others in their grade and test group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth measures a student\u2019s improvement over time. The growth percentile shows how a student\u2019s progress compares to others\u2019. Use the conditional growth index to see how their growth stacks up against expectations.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em>Key reports for teachers and families<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/teach.mapnwea.org\/assist\/help_map\/Content\/Data\/SampleReports\/StudentProfile.htm\"><b>MAP Growth Student Profile report<\/b><\/a> consolidates data for each student, showing their scores across all tested subjects and terms. It\u2019s great for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/topic\/goal-setting\/\">goal setting<\/a> and tracking progress over time. Meanwhile, the <a href=\"https:\/\/teach.mapnwea.org\/assist\/help_map\/Content\/Data\/SampleReports\/FamilyReport.htm?Highlight=family%2520report\"><b>Family report<\/b><\/a> offers a streamlined, family-friendly summary of key test results. You can access it via the student profile or reports page and print it for individual students or entire classes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: Use the Family report to communicate not just where a student is, but what\u2019s next for their learning journey. Investigating instructional areas and setting goals can turn a dry conversation into an exciting roadmap for success.<\/p>\n<h2>Resources to build your confidence<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you prefer quick videos, detailed guides, or interactive courses, there\u2019s a resource to help you master the MAP Growth interface and reporting tools.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who enjoy visual aids, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pipU5Xj-2Mg?si=n1z_YGtJ6jeCLEw3\">our video on getting started with MAP Growth<\/a> offers a great introduction. If you prefer written instructions, <a href=\"https:\/\/teach.mapnwea.org\/impl\/PGM2_MAP_Reports_Reference.pdf\">our MAP Reports reference guide<\/a> helps narrow which MAP Growth report to use and provides step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educators looking for a deeper dive can explore professional learning courses like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/professional-learning\/map-growth-professional-learning\/map-growth-foundations\/\"> MAP Growth Foundations online.<\/a> Additionally, quick refreshers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/2024\/how-to-use-map-growth-data-to-inform-instruction\/\">our article on using MAP Growth data<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/teach.mapnwea.org\/assist\/help_map\/Content\/Data\/ClassProfileGuide.htm\">tips on the Class Profile report<\/a> can keep you informed and prepared.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookmark these links so you can focus on your students instead of hunting for resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Do\u2019s of data-based parent-teacher conferences<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to sharing assessment data, a thoughtful approach can make all the difference. Here are some tried-and-true tips.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em>DO plan your explanation<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and guardians may not be familiar with MAP Growth\u2014and you have a lot of conferences to get through!\u2014so having a prepared explanation is key. Try these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMAP Growth is a computer-adaptive test that helps us understand your child\u2019s academic level and growth over time. It adjusts questions based on responses, ensuring every student is challenged appropriately. The RIT score helps us track their progress and set personalized goals.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThis assessment gives us valuable insights into how your student is performing and growing compared to their peers nationwide. It helps us tailor instruction to meet their needs, whether they need support or enrichment.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider printing out copies of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/resource-center\/resource\/family-guide-to-map-growth\/\">\u201cFamily guide to MAP Growth\u201d fact sheet<\/a> to send home with caregivers.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em>DO frame the data effectively<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAP Growth scores are part of a larger story, and it helps families to know that data is a component in an ecosystem of information. Numbers alone can overwhelm families. Instead, position the data from a \u201cSo what?\u201d perspective:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Achievement score.<\/strong> \u201cThis lets us know how your child compares to the national average. This score gives us individual information on supporting your student, and it also helps us spot trends that guide school decisions.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth score.<\/strong> \u201cThis score illustrates how your child has progressed over time, both year after year and within the year itself. We always want this trending upward.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teacher\u2019s role.<\/strong> \u201cHere\u2019s what we\u2019re doing to support your child\u2019s growth.\u201d This is where you can share what specific strategies you\u2019re employing in your classroom and support center to offer additional help or enrichment to a particular student. Maybe you explain a quick finisher supplemental folder of activities in your classroom, a digital instructional tool that offers individualized pathways for practice, or an extension project you\u2019ve assigned to a high flier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><em>DO offer actionable steps<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and other caregivers want to help their children succeed but might not know where to start. Use MAP Growth results to identify specific skills students might need help with, and provide practical, concrete suggestions for how to bolster those skills. Other suggestions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting aside structured \u201chere is your at-home desk\u201d homework time<\/li>\n<li>Exploring online resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/\">Khan Academy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gobeyondgrades.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GBG_Reading_Math.pdf\">Learning Heroes<\/a> for skill-building<\/li>\n<li>Discussing storytelling at home, even if it\u2019s focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parent.com\/blogs\/conversations\/2017-can-use-tv-movies-teach-kids-media-literacy\">TV show or movie<\/a> themes, characters, points of view, and other literary devices<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldliteracyfoundation.org\/turn-on-the-subtitles\/#:~:text=By%2520integrating%2520subtitles%2520into%2520their,skills%2520of%2520the%2520future%2520generation.\">Turning on the subtitles<\/a> when you watch something together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><em>DO provide follow-up options<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers, however blurry the back-to-back parent-teacher conferences seem to you, they can seem equally frenetic to parents. It can sometimes activate a guardian\u2019s scarcity mindset that this is the only time they\u2019ll have access to their child\u2019s teacher. Add that to the panic they might feel from encountering data they don\u2019t quite understand, and many families may walk out of a conference wondering \u201cWhat just happened?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure families know how to get in touch with you (even if it\u2019s just rewriting your email address). If there are any digital gradebooks or online tools they can use to monitor their child\u2019s progress, offer a printed guide on how to log on (even if it\u2019s been provided before). For children who need a bit more support, consider offering a 10-minute conference follow-up online. This way, parents and other caregivers can breathe into the moment of this current conference and not feel this is the last time they have to ask their questions.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em>DO consider online options<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all families can attend in-person conferences, so consider offering virtual meeting options. If a family cannot attend, send the Family report home with a video or written explanations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t yet begun a class website or digital bulletin board, now might be a good time. So many parents can increase engagement if resources\u2014not just assessment results\u2014are available after hours.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><em>DO encourage student-led conferences<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowering students to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/student-led-conferences-resources-ashley-cronin\">ownership of the conference<\/a> maximizes the moment. Help them prepare by reflecting on their scores and setting goals. Sentence starters can be completed ahead of time, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI feel proud of myself for ______ because it shows how much I\u2019ve grown in ______.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLooking at my scores, I feel confident in ______, but I know I need more practice with ______.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAfter reviewing my assessment, I realize I need to ask for help with ______ to get better at ______.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIn the future, I want to focus on ______ to improve my skills in ______.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the conference, students can share what their scores mean to them, what they\u2019re proud of, and where they want to improve. Including portfolio pieces that showcase their growth adds a personal touch and helps families see their achievements in action.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready, set, conference!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a little preparation, parent-teacher conferences can be transformative moments that build trust and strengthen the school-home partnership. Use these tips, tools, and resources to guide your conversations with families, and watch how your confidence\u2014and theirs\u2014grows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips on partnering with families, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwea.org\/blog\/topic\/supporting-families\/\">archive of posts on supporting families<\/a> here on <em>Teach. Learn. Grow<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new year often brings a flurry of parent-teacher conferences, and with that comes the challenge of talking about assessment data in meaningful, actionable ways. 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