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- Student Led Conferences

Understanding Student Led Conferences
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Hosting Student Led Conferences is different from the traditional Parent Conferences schools have hosted for years. Some differences include:
TRADITIONAL CONFERENCES
- Teacher Driven
- Focus tends to be on behavior rather than academic progress
- Conversation tends to focus on immediate corrective measures
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES
- Student Driven
- Focus is on placing higher accountability on the student using work samples as a guide
- Conversations are based on authentic assessment of student progress
Additionally, the goals of Student Led Conferences are very different from traditional Parent Conferences and as we transition our instruction to a student-centered learning environment, so too must we reframe our conversations.
Understanding the goals will help us all understand the outcomes intended for Student Led Conferences:
- Communication between student and parent is increased
- The focus of the conversation is on academic progress and continual learning
- Goal Setting becomes part of the process for both the parent and the student
- Students are the center of the conference and as a result develop real-life skills: self-evaluation, self-reflection, communication, organization, and leadership
As always, if you need further guidance or have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us in the Main Office at 818-833-3723.
Traditional Parent Conferences are always available as on option at any time, you can reach out to the teacher(s) individually via their email or call the Main Office for assistance.