Student-led 

Student-led conferences involve the student and the parent. The students are responsible for leading the conference, and also take responsibility for their learning by sharing the process with their parents. It may involve students demonstrating their understanding through a variety of different learning situations. There may be several conferences taking place simultaneously. 

The conference will involve the students discussing and reflecting upon samples of work that they have previously chosen to share with their parents. These samples have been previously selected with guidance and support from the teacher, and could be from the student’s portfolio. The student identifies strengths and areas for improvement. It enables parents to gain a clear insight into the kind of work their child is doing and offers an opportunity for them to discuss it with their child. The conferences must be carefully prepared, and time must be set aside for the students to practice their presentations. The format of this conference will depend on the age of the student and all of the participants must understand the format and their roles prior to the conference. 

From: Making the PYP happen: 

A curriculum framework for international primary education

Be on the lookout for details to be sent home several weeks before student-led conferences regarding dates, times and the structure of your child’s conference.

You may also contact your child’s teacher or Molly Courtien, South ShorePYP Coordinator (mcourtien@aacps.org), for more information about student-led conferences.