It is through conferring that we build community with our students; conferring affords us the opportunity to reach into every single reader and writer in our classrooms.  Conferring is not just an add-on.  It is a critical component of our work in classrooms.  but, this is the part of the workshop that is hard for teachers.  We often don’t know the questions to ask our students.  -Isabel Sawyer

Join me on a journey through Reader’s Workshop as we explore the art of conferring together!

In this lab, we will navigate through …

• Conferring logistics
• Helping students set meaningful goals
• Using student conferences to guide instruction
• Getting to know your students as readers and thinkers

I recognize the importance of conferring and the vital role it plays in the Reader’s Workshop model, however – like many teachers, it has always felt challenging for me.  I’m excited to learn and grow with you!

Host Teacher:  Hillary Shippy, 3rd Grade
Dates:  February 9 and 10, 2016
Time:  12:30 p.m.- – 3:30 p.m.
James Walker Elementary, Room 405
201 SE Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO  64014
816-874-3660