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Parent Led Conference
Parent initiated
Usually focused on a concern or complaint about the teacher, the school, or another student/situation
Who is doing the learning?
Where is the student?
What is the feeling?
Teacher Led Conference
Teacher Initiated
Usually requested to discuss a failing grade, failing class, or misbehavior.
Who is doing the learning?
Where is the student?
What is the feeling?
Student Led Conference
Student initiated
Focus on the student’s goals, learning, and reflection
Who is doing the learning?
Where is the student?
What is the feeling?
Parents may request a conference with a content-specific teacher any time throughout the semester or school year to discuss student progress related to alpha-numeric grades, learning outcomes, or other concerns. Student-led Conference day is reserved for the purposes stated above.
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Formulates meaningful questions (solution seeker)
Challenges assumptions (creative thinker)
Lacks Evidence
Approaching Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations