Student Led Conferences – March 15, 16    

Please make sure you schedule your child’s Student Led Conference before Tuesday, March 13 at 2:00 PM.  

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.  

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/ 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 the 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

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