"Explore! Engage! Empower! through student conferences. This session will explore the impact of individual student conferences on the learning environment. We will discuss how these conferences impact the classroom climate, create opportunities for differentiation, and increase student agency. Through the conferences, students become engaged in the learning process and are empowered to take ownership of their learning journey. If you are new to education or want to explore student conferences for the first time, this session is for you! " Participants will learn how to conference with students in order to create more engaged learners, increase student agency, and improve the classroom climate.