Student Led Conference

Try It

Give students advance notice and coaching on how to manage this session, ideally building on prior experience in school when the student has voice in laying out their learning path.  Download these resources to help your students prepare for their first Student Led Conference (SLC).

Discuss It

In person or online, dive into these essential questions:

• How did your students respond to the challenge?
• How did your parents/guardians respond?
• What is accomplished if students take responsibility for managing this conference?

Explore It

Check out the articles below to find out more about the benefits of student led parent conferences:
EDUTOPIA: Having Students Lead Parent Conferences
Olivia Becker on Student-Led Conferences