UFT President Michael Mulgrew welcomes parents Diana Neverson (left) and Regina Ward to the Bronx Parent Conference.

Bronx Borough Representative Jose Vargas, the host of the conference, greets participants.

PS 95 Chapter Leader James Regan reaches for a de Blasio for Mayor T-shirt.

Parent Rufina Maria listens carefully.

Participants file into the Bronx conference.

PS 58 teacher Carolyn Robinson and a former student attend a session on study skills.

Parent Ruben Robles learns about teacher evaluation.

Monse Santana from Learning Leaders conducts a study skills workshop.

Fernaz Allie, the PTA president at PS 57, learns about transitioning to middle school.

UFT educational liaison Robert Fernandez (right) brings parents Kenneth Damally, a parent leader on the Title 1 executive board, and Millie Brennan up-to-date on the new teacher evaluation process.