It is expected that communication between the student teacher, the cooperating teacher, and the college supervisor will be frequent, open, honest, and beneficial to all.  Conversations need to be free of tension if they are to be most useful in assisting the student teacher in successful performance.

The student teacher needs to know that conferencing will be done on a regular basis.  Informal feedback is good, but the student needs to know that he/she will have time at least weekly for more formal conferencing with the cooperating teacher and/or college supervisor.

Conferencing, observations, and evaluations/assessments are all interrelated and need to be structured so that the student teacher has enough interaction with and feedback from the cooperating teacher and college supervisor on a regular and predictable basis to ensure successful performance and continued improvement.

Student teachers are encouraged to take notes and ask clarifying questions during conference times. Additionally, student teachers are expected to be reflective and proactive with information gained through conferences.