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Thomas Jefferson principal showcases student‑led conferences during Wausau School Board meeting
Summary
Principal Matthew Schilling demonstrated Thomas Jefferson Elementary’s student‑led conferences, describing digital portfolios with sections for WIGS (Wildly Important Goals), student reflections and leadership, and played short recordings of students presenting their progress and goals.
Matthew Schilling, principal at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, described the school’s student‑led conferences and shared recorded examples during the March 10 board meeting.
"So the thing that I wanna share with you guys is our student led conferences that we've been doing for the last couple years," Schilling said, explaining that students prepare digital portfolios with five sections — "myself, my WIGS, my learning, my leadership and my celebrations" — and lead the conference conversation with parents about progress, achievements and next goals.
Schilling and the board watched short videos of students describing their goals and work habits. A student described practicing multiplication facts several times a week to meet a WIG, and another spoke about leadership awards and helping others. Schilling noted that K–2 students participate with teacher facilitation when necessary and that digital portfolios allow teachers to present a student's work if the family or student cannot attend in person.
Board members responded positively to the presentation and thanked staff for sharing the approach and the student recordings. Schilling thanked district staff and student leaders who helped produce the materials.
