Griggs Elementary STUDENT LED CONFERENCES Introduction

PHILOSOPHY Student led conferences reflect the belief that students should be actively involved in their learning and assume responsibility for the learning process. Through student led conference, students become more motivated, reflective and evaluative. They also become more critical in their approach to learning.

PURPOSE Students accept responsibility for learning and become more aware of the learning process. They report academic growth to parents and progress toward becoming life long learners.

Before the Conference 1.Begin the year with a student goal setting conference held during school counseling session. 2.Prepare samples of students work to show evidence of growth and goal progress (portfolio). 3.Notify parents well in advance of the conferences. 4.Provide opportunities for students to practice

During the Conference 1.Introduction (1 minute) 2.Orientation (2 minutes) 3.Students Achievement Data (5 minutes) 4.Students Goals (3 minutes) 5.Action Plan (5 minutes) 6.Students Work (10 minutes) 7.Debriefing (2 minutes)

After the Conference 1.Student sends thank you letter to parent 2.Student completes reflection survey 3.Parent questionnaire/evaluation

Student Benefits Accountability for their learning Students learn to evaluate their own progress Students gain greater commitment to school work and learning Builds self confidence and self-esteem Encourages student/parent communication Builds communication and critical thinking skills Places responsibility on the student and parent Allows students to become involved Puts students in charge of their learning Time allowed to share and celebrate in learning environment

Parent Benefits Increases the amount of information given to a parent Learn more about their child’s learning and skills An opportunity to help their child set positive goals Active participant in their child’s learning First hand opportunity to see their child in charge of the learning process

Less stress on teachers, very relaxed atmosphere Places responsibility on the student and parent Increased parent participation An opportunity to see students in a leadership role Teacher Benefits