Student-Led Conferences
Resources to support SESD teachers
What could happen in a student-led conference?
Parents come into the classroom with their children. Together, families visit four learning stations set up around the classroom. I schedule two conferences every half-hour period. Families move from station to station as they complete each task.
Each station is designed to take about five minutes. Parents can read the instructions and interact with their children, but should observe and not participate in the activities. I circulate around the stations, answering questions and providing feedback on student progress.
(Fung, 2013) Found@ https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2013/03/20/student-led-conferences/
In the student-led conference format, students and teachers prepare together, and then students lead the conference while teachers facilitate. “The triad then sits together to review and discuss the work and the student’s progress. The message, once again, is that the students are responsible for their own success.” Student-led conference models vary, but the premise is the same: “This is the student’s moment to share his or her reflections on achievements and challenges.”
(Edudemic Staff, 2014) Found@ http://www.edudemic.com/guide-to-student-led-conferences/
What teachers are saying about Student-Led Conferences
The more students prepare and the more parents know what to expect, the more successful student-led conferences will be, educators said. - See more at: http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin326.shtml#sthash.qPyJcTjI.dpuf
"Students need lots of rehearsal time to practice the conferences," Bettez said. "I wouldn't say this is a disadvantage, exactly -- but it is something teachers need to be aware of. I role model a conference, then have each kid do his or her conference for a group of peers who play their parents." - See more at: http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin326.shtml#sthash.qPyJcTjI.dpuf
Mrs. Lamond
"I would like to see the students presenting Projects, Assessments or Data that they are very proud of in the areas of ELA, Math and Content (SS and Science). I would also like to see students showing/discussing an area they would like to grow in or set a goal in and a few ways in which they plan to accomplish that.
I would picture the room being set up like a Gallery Walk. After the student/teacher “sit down” and discuss the above items, they could walk their parent around the room showing additional work that is on display."
Mrs. Hawkins
Ms. Herman
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Joseph Terch IV
Special Student Populations Coordinator
Email: terchj@sesd.k12.pa.us
Website: http://www.sesdweb.net/Domain/826
Location: South Eastern School District, York County, PA, United States
Twitter: @joeterch