Following is a sampling of the PowerPoint presentation that will used during our learning session

1. Following is a sampling of the PowerPoint presentation that will used during our learning session

2. Formative Assessment for School Leaders OSBA Capital Conference

3. Learning Targets Gain an understanding of what the research shows and says about assessment. Understand the link between good assessment practices and student motivation. Articulate the difference between assessment for learning and assessment of learning.

4. Influencer Kerry Patterson Joseph Grenny David Maxfield Ron McMillan Al Switzler

5. Essential Questions Can I do this? Is it worth it?

6. Assessment of Learning Is summative Occurs after learning takes place Determines learning status at a point in time Is often part of an accountability system for student classroom grades or for state accountability Is associated with grading

7. Assessment for Learning Is formative Occurs during the learning Diagnoses student needs Helps determine next steps in instruction Provides students with useful feedback Helps students feel in control of their success Is not about accountability

8. Feedback Four Square STUDENT TEACHER FORMATIVE Verbal comment from teacher Work with a coach SUMMATIVE State test Teacher evaluation

9. Measuring & Maximizing Growth Responsive Teaching Did your goals work? Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment MONITORPROGRESS MONITORPROGRESS MONITORPROGRESS Value Added Analysis Value Added Analysis Common Benchmark Assessment Common Benchmark Assessment Common Benchmark Assessment State Testing Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Check & Change Check & Change Check & Change Look for Strengths & Weaknesses; Formulate Goals Responsive Teaching

10. Battelle for Kids’ Research Teachers involved in this survey were self-selected. Teachers were predominantly from Ohio and New York. More than 6,000 teachers of varying grade levels participated. Survey had 50 questions for an accurate sampling of items.

11. The Research Q: What proportion of the teachers surveyed feel “extremely confident” that they communicate learning goals to students in ways that students can understand? A: Less than half

12. The Research Q: What proportion of teachers share assessment criteria with students as a regular part of their practice? A: Less than half

13. What do the experts say to support assessment for learning?

14. Robert Marzano “Research supports the conclusion that formative assessment is one of the most powerful tools a classroom teacher might use.” -Classroom Assessment & Grading that Work, 2006

15. Doug Reeves “Feedback must be accurate and timely; inaccurate feedback is counter-productive; and current practices are, to put it charitably, inconsistent.” -Ahead of The Curve: The Power of Assessment to Transform Teaching and Learning, 2007