FAQ's
Is this book a good choice for my child?
Sometimes it is hard to know if your child is reading a book that is at their grade level. Or you want to buy them a book but you are unsure if they will be able to read it. Well, scholastic has a fantastic website that can help with that. Just head over to Book Wizard and type in the title of the book. I have found most books to be listed here and it will give you some idea as to whether or not the book your child is reading is a "just right" book.
Why Student-led conferences?
This article from Education World really talks in detail about Student-led conferences and speaks to its effectiveness. Personally I have found that students take personal ownership in their learning; as a teacher I can really track their progress; and parents have an opportunity to hear in detail how their child is doing in each subject area. It is still a new process for us, but overall it has been a positive one!
"It helps them (students) accept responsibility for their learning"
"It helps them (students) accept responsibility for their learning"