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Formative Assessment is Key to Being Responsive

Catlin Tucker

We must collect formative assessment data in each lesson to understand our students’ progress and respond to their needs. Formative assessment is a process of gathering information about students’ understanding and their progress toward firm standards-aligned learning goals. Check for understanding.

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Be the Example

A Principal's Reflections

“ The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. ” – Paulo Coelho Change is hard. I drafted memos and emails that provided guidance and examples. Below are some key takeaways in relation to being the example: Eloquent speeches about common values are not nearly enough. Be an example that empowers others to change.

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The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity

A Principal's Reflections

Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment by collecting these two weeks into the future. Suggestions for improvement should always contain clear, practical examples and strategies that a teacher can implement immediately. This adds a whole new level of credibility to the post-conference.

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Personalizing Learning for All Students With OpenCourseWare

A Principal's Reflections

My tune quickly changed when Julie explained that she requested me specifically because she was so inspired by the Edscape Conference as well as the transformation currently taking place at New Milford High School (NMHS). They would be assessed using a project-based rubric, and each student would receive one honors credit for the project.

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Exploring Learner Profiles: Resources, Examples, and Questions to Consider

EdTechTeacher

While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior post , educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies.

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If Personalized Learning Is Going to Work, Teacher Onboarding Must Improve. Here’s How.

Edsurge

In 2017, at the end of our third year of implementing personalized learning at Dallas ISD, our central personalized learning team conducted a series of stepback meetings with school leaders. We wanted to learn their biggest concerns around implementation, along with what was and wasn’t working for them.

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Using Your ST Math Console for Personalized Learning

MIND Research Institute

When it comes to applying this data to personalize learning, teachers can use these insights to assess how quickly a student is progressing through the program, which students may need additional support, and know what concepts their students are interacting with.