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Common Formative Assessments Certification Training

 

 

What is Common Formative Assessments Certification Training?

Training where participants will learn how to gain a deeper understanding of the seminar content in addition to learning how to support and guide professional development in designing and using teacher-created assessments. Successful completion of the Common Formative Assessments Certification Training will prepare participants to present the Common Formative Assessments seminar in their districts.

What are the LEARNING OBJECTIVES of Common Formative Assessments Certification Training?

Participants will learn how to:

• Present the content of the Common Formative Assessments seminar
• Sustain professional development by providing on-site expertise during implementation at the school and district levels
• Develop facilitation and presentation skills

The Research

Organizations such as the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the National Education Association (NEA), and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) all agree that there is a critical need for focus and prioritization on state standards.

What are the BENEFITS of Common Formative Assessments?

• Regular and timely feedback regarding student attainment of most critical standards in order to better meet diverse learning needs of all students
• Multiple-measure assessments that allow students to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of formats 
• Ongoing collaboration opportunities for grade-level, course, and department teachers
• Consistent expectations within a grade level, course, and department regarding standards, instruction, and assessment priorities 
• Agreed-upon criteria for proficiency to be met within each individual classroom, grade level, school, and district 
• Deliberate alignment of classroom, school, district, and state assessments to better prepare students for success on state assessments
• Results provide predictive value as to how students are likely to do on each succeeding assessment  in time to make instructional modifications

Questions? Contact your Client Relations representative or Julie Abels, Senior Conference Director, 866-399-6019 ext 231, JAbels@LeadandLearn.com.

Click the appropriate date and location to download registration forms:
June 23-24, 2008 - Denver, Colorado
October 20-22, 2008 - San Diego, California
January 14-16, 2009 - San Diego, California
February 9-11, 2009 - St. Pete, Florida
June 17-19, 2009 - Denver, Colorado