Preface.

Introduction.

LESSON 1: Children Can Assess Their Own Learning.

LESSON 2: Children Learn All the Time.

LESSON 3: Teachers Learn All the Time, Too.

LESSON 4: Getting Clear on Portfolio Purpose, Ownership, and Content.

LESSON 5: Portfolios Encourage Children to Think About Their Learning.

LESSON 6: Portfolios Respond to the Individual Needs of Students.

LESSON 7: Designating a Space and Place for Gathering Memories.

LESSON 8: A Celebration Connects Child, Portfolio, and Audience.

LESSON 9: Teaching Parents How to Be Part of the Portfolio Conference.

LESSON 10: Listening for Children's Meaning.

LESSON 11: Creating a Language for Portfolios.

CONCLUSION: Lessons Learned About Portfolios.

Appendices.

The Author.References.