Another round of student-led conferences and another year of one impressed teacher! WOW! We always start by spending time reflecting. We asked ourselves what's been going well? What have the challenges been? What have we learned and where have our strengths been? We made a chart and brainstormed together to get our juices flowing. After we were ready to begin our own digital portfolios. We filled them with glow and grow areas, showed work samples, and even set two specific measurable goals for the rest of the year. This was by far the most rewarding part for students and me as we had agreed upon language and clear goals moving forward.
Finally, students were ready to lead their conference and share their learning. Even with a few slight nerves, students absolutely rocked their conferences. Students were so proud of their work and adults from home were nothing but impressed. As I sat through conferences I was beyond impressed with everything students have learned and shared (and I was there every day with them!) not to mention their ability to speak and present so clearly. Thank you to all students and adults from home for supporting your child as they SHINED during their student-led conference!
