Logbook –
prior to, during and after the personal development talk
An increasing number of schools use logbooks in which the students plan and evaluate their schoolwork each day, as well as reflect upon their self development. Furthermore, logbooks provide parents/guardians and teachers with continuous information on the work, progress and thoughts of the students.

Portfolio -
prior to, during and after the personal development talk
Some Swedish schools work according to the Portfolio-method, which means that the students assemble their work tasks and written assignments, etc. in a collection of achievement evidence; “a portfolio”. In relation to this, the students evaluate their achievement and self development. The older students also keep records of their own evaluations.

Evaluation by students and parents/guardians –
prior to the personal development talk
Prior to the personal development talk, most Swedish schools send home a number of questions to be discussed and answered by students and parents/guardians. The answers will then form part of the basic material used during the talk.

Individual development plan (IUP) -
during and after the personal development talk
According to the Swedish Compulsory School Ordinance, each student should as from 2006 have an individual development plan, i.e. a document created by teacher, student and parents/guardians together during the personal development talk. An individual development plan (IUP) should cover priorities and short-term as well as long-term plans and goals regarding the student’s achievement and self development.
This document should then be used to support the day-to-day work of the student together with teachers and parents/guardians.