03.08.2019

Learner Led Conferences

Learner-Led Conferences (LLCs) are around the corner. They will be held on Friday, March 15th; Thursday, March 21st (minimum day); and Friday, March 22nd. These conferences create a purposeful way for learners to talk with adults about their learning and offer parents a direct and active role in their child’s school life.

What to Expect at Learner-Led Conferences
A Learner-Led Conference offers your learner not only a real voice in the assessment of their learning, but it also offers her or him practice in speaking to their strengths. This will prepare them for the real-life experience of talking to potential employers as they get older. This process is more of a performance than an evaluation; your learner will compile what they have been learning and review this process with you, the family member.

The first conference can be overwhelming, and learners may be nervous. They will need support from you. Facilitators are at the conference for support only. All of the information about a learner’s work, progress, behavior, goals, and grades will come from the learner. If you would like to talk to a facilitator about specifics, there will be sign-up sheets to schedule a time with your learner’s advisor at a later date.

What is the Role of the Parent at an LLC?
Parents play an important supportive role in this process. The focus of the conference is on learning and growth, not simply a “show and tell” display of work. It is a time for families to “sit beside” their child, listen to and trust their child’s assessment of his/her own learning, and ask good questions. Families may also work with the child to set new goals based on the discussion during the conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s facilitator.

RECENT POSTS

iLEAD Agua Dulce 5th Grade DreamUp POL (1)

Celebrating iLEAD Agua Dulce 5th Graders’ DreamUp to Space Presentation of Learning

On October 24, iLEAD Agua Dulce 5th graders presented their incredible learning journey in the DreamUp to Space Presentation of Learning. Inspired by the question “If you could send anRead More

iLEAD Agua Dulce Celebration of Gratitude: November 22

Dear Families, While we focus on gratitude each day, as we approach Thanksgiving, we turn that gratitude into action. Each classroom will focus on ways to show that gratitude byRead More

DreamUp to Space Mission Patch Artwork Design Challenge 24-25

Liftoff Approaching! Enter the DreamUp to Space Artwork Design Challenge

Calling all learners in all grades! Get ready to launch your creativity into space with the DreamUp to Space Mission Patch Artwork Design Challenge! Imagine your artwork traveling to theRead More