September 25-27, 2012
Denver, Colorado

The Leadership and Learning Center is committed to providing extraordinary experience through extraordinary learning.

As a Certified Instructor, you may:

• Legally teach Common Formative Assessments within the parameters of your licensure agreement
• Purchase training materials for participants

Objectives:

• Master the content and processes of Common Formative Assessments
• Understand antecedent conditions for successful implementation of the Common Formative Assessments process
• Increase expertise in leading professional development and in guiding successful implementation

During the certification training, you will be an active learner as you apply core content, problem solve, and engage in performance-based learning activities. Throughout the three days, you will work on your skills as a facilitator and practice teaching parts of the content in a supportive environment. You will receive immediate feedback on content and effective adult learning methods, as well as coaching from an experienced Professional Development Associate.

Participants receive a variety of resources that support core content and implementation, such as the following:

• Common Formative Assessments Certification Guide
• Common Formative Assessments Training Manual, if applicable
• Flash drive with presentation materials and numerous support documents
• One year subscription to the Marshall Memo. More information is located behind the “Research” tab in the Certification Guide

Agenda

Download the Agenda (PDF 375KB)

Daily Schedule:

*Times are approximate and change according to client need

Day One Content: Common Formative Assessments

Welcome

• Learning Objectives
• Organization and Expectations for Certification Training

Core Content of Common Formative Assessments

Part One: Introduction to Common Formative Assessments

Part Two: Laying the Standards Foundation, Steps 1-6

• Step 1: Choose Important Topic
• Step 2: Identify Matching Priority Standards
• Step 3: “Unwrap” Matching Priority Standards
• Step 4: Create a Graphic Organizer
• Step 5: Determine the Big Ideas
• Step 6: Write the Essential Questions

Preparation for Day Two’s Learning

Closing Reflections and Feedback

Day Two Content: Common Formative Assessments

Welcome

• Day One Feedback Discussion; Questions and Answers

Core Content of Common Formative Assessments

Part Three: Assessment Formats and Item Writing Guidelines

• Purpose of Assessment
• Two Major Assessment Formats
• Controversial Considerations
• Number of Items

Part Four: Writing First-Draft Assessment Items

• General Writing Guidelines
• Step 7: Write Selected-Response Items

Preparation for Day Three’s Learning

Closing Reflections and Feedback

Day Three Content: Common Formative Assessments

Welcome

• Day Two Feedback Discussion; Questions and Answers

Core Content of Common Formative Assessments

Part Four: Writing First-Draft Assessment Items (continued)

• Step 8: Write Constructed-Response Items
• Step 9: Write Essential Question-Big Idea Directions

Part Five: Creating Scoring Guides

• Step 10: Create Scoring Guides for Constructed-Response Items and Answer Key
• Resources for Addressing Grading Issues
• The Pre-Assessment

Part Six: Tools for Checking Item Quality

Closure of Certification Training

• The Center’s Contact Information and Ongoing Support
• Certification Training Agreement and Support, “Day Four”
• Evaluation Form
• Adjournment

Tuition:

Note: This tuition does not include the cost of hotel accommodations.

Online Payment Options Include:

Credit Card

Purchase Order

Check/Money Order

Or Register by Mail/Fax

This tuition includes instruction materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and license to present the Common Formative Assessments Seminar in your school and district for a period of three years from the date of this training.

Please Note:

Registrations will be confirmed via email.  Please wait until you receive confirmation to make travel arrangements as our events may reach capacity and be sold out at any point in time.