We are looking forward to seeing you at our Student Led Conferences. You can access your child’s individual letter containing additional details in PowerSchool here (click “Parent Conference” on the left hand side). A link and information regarding Pick-A-Time, the online scheduling site, can be found at the end of your child’s letter. Scheduling for the conferences will open Tuesday, March 6 at 8:00 AM and close Tuesday, March 13 at 2:00 PM.
Here are some things to consider as we approach the conferences:
Before the conference:
- Be prepared to talk to your child about his/her strengths and areas for growth
- Understand this is the time for your child to take the lead and demonstrate their learning
During the conference:
- Use the language with which you are most comfortable
- Be an active listener
- Be present (no mobile telephones, emails, texts)
- Avoid critiquing, instead focus on the successes and new learning
- Ask questions of your child using stems such as “What did you learn from….?”, or “Why did you do it this way…?” or “How was the learning challenging for you…?”
- Be mindful that what might seem small to you, might be a huge accomplishment for your child
- If your child seems nervous or shy, give them time and/or ask guiding questions about they work they are showing you
- If you want to take photos, please wait until the end of the conference
After the conference:
- Talk with your child about the conference and develop a plan to implement any strategies that were discussed during the conference
- Remember to periodically check-in with your child regarding progress toward his/her goals
