SLC Basics
What does SLC stand for?
What is a Student Led Conference?
What should scholars do before their scheduled SLC?
What is review their academic progress and prepare their presentation and materials?
What tool helps scholars understand the expectations and criteria for a successful SLC?
What is the SLC rubric?
What platform has been used to communicate SLC information and allow families to sign up for appointments?
What is ParentSquare?
During an SLC, the advisor answers every question while the scholar remains silent. What needs to change?
What is allowing the scholar to lead, explain their work, and reflect while the advisor facilitates?
Who should take the lead in presenting academic progress during an SLC?
Who is the scholar?
What is one example of evidence a scholar can use to demonstrate academic growth?
What is an artifact?
What tool can scholars use to check whether they have completed all required parts of their conference preparation?
What is the scholar checklist?
Name two ways a family may participate in an SLC.
What is attending in person or joining through Zoom?
A parent is upset about a scholar's grades. What should the advisor do first?
What is listen respectfully, acknowledge the concern, and review the available evidence together?
Name two important people, besides the scholar, who may participate in an SLC.
Who are the advisor and the parent or guardian? (Or any illuminator/admin of their choice)
Why should scholars practice their presentations before the conference?
What is to build confidence, improve communication, and prepare to explain their learning?
Why is it important for advisors to review the rubric with scholars before the conference?
What is to ensure scholars understand the expectations and have time to address gaps?
Why should advisors communicate conference dates, appointment times, and expectations in advance?
What is to help families plan, reduce confusion, and support strong participation?
A scholar says, “I'm just bad at school.” What is one response that supports a growth mindset?
What is “You may be struggling with certain skills right now, but we can identify strategies and next steps to help you grow”?
What are the two areas of self-reflection often described as a scholar's “superpowers” and “kryptonite”?
What are strengths and areas for growth?
A scholar can identify a low grade but cannot explain why it happened. What should the advisor help the scholar do?
What is identify the challenge, reflect on contributing factors, and develop an improvement plan?
A scholar has completed every slide but includes no examples of work or evidence of progress. What should the advisor do?
What is use the rubric and checklist to identify missing evidence and help the scholar revise?
What should an advisor do before an SLC to ensure the scholar's presentation is ready to share?
What is check the Chromebook, presentation access, internet connection, and required materials?
A scholar identifies organization as a weakness. Name two supports the advisor and family could agree to try.
What are a weekly assignment checks, a planner, a homework routine, or a regular progress check-in (Goal-Setting Conferences)?
A scholar shares grades but cannot explain what the grades mean or how to improve. What key purpose of the SLC is missing?
What is meaningful reflection, or goal-setting?
A scholar says, “I need to get better at math.” What follow-up question would help turn this into a stronger goal?
What is “What specific math skill will you improve, and what steps will you take to improve it?”
At the end of an SLC, a scholar identifies a goal but has no plan to reach it. What should be added?
What are specific action steps, a way to measure progress, and a timeline for follow-up?
A family has not responded to SLC sign-up messages. What is an appropriate next step?
What is follow up respectfully through an approved communication method and help the family arrange an appointment?
The conference ends, everyone understands the scholar's strengths and challenges, but no one has agreed on next steps. What is the advisor's most important move?
What is establish a shared action plan with clear responsibilities, measurable goals, and a follow-up date?