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.
