At our parent-teacher conferences, students lead the way
Each fall and spring, families and schools across the country take part in “parent-teacher” conferences. Filing in and out of classrooms (or Zoom rooms), educators and parents talk about student progress, participation, and social development. The children and teens who are the subject of the conference are not usually in the room.
At the Newark middle school where I work, though, our students are the ones leading the conference. They are the ones facilitating the conversation about their strengths and areas for growth.
It takes preparation to get there, but I’ve seen it pay off for everyone involved.
To help students to feel confident enough to advocate for themselves, we have them prepare and practice with their peers. Before parents arrive, students complete a reflection activity, and my colleagues and I use a checklist to ensure we make the most out of these rare opportunities to all get together.
Read the full article here: https://newark.chalkbeat.org/2023/4/18/23673081/student-led-parent-teacher-conferences
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