This event takes place on Wednesday March 7, 2012, 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. K-12 education abounds with discussion of “data-driven decisionmaking.” Successfully using data to inform instruction starts with creating effective assessments, especially as states and districts begin to transition to the Common Core State Standards. Discover that—whether teachers are practicing formative assessment, creating quizzes or end-of-unit tests, or selecting vendor-based items and tests—addressing three key areas can make a real difference in producing actionable results.


You will hear a practical discussion of the following:
(1) Defining the purpose of your assessment—starting with the end in mind;
(2) Aligning your assessment to the standards—and, ideally, curriculum and instruction; and
(3) Ensuring item/test quality.


And you will see how to avoid common mistakes and easily improve the quality of your classroom assessments. Equally important, we will discuss how professional development and coaching can help educators build capacity in this essential skill.Presenters:

Stuart R. Kahl, Ph.D.,Founding Principal, Measured Progress

Deborah Farrington, M.Ed., Measured Progress Professional Development Specialist

Ellen Vorenkamp, Ed.D., Assessment Consultant, Wayne County (Mich.) Regional Educational Service Agency


Moderator:

Stuart R. Kahl, Ph.D.,Founding Principal, Measured Progress