Implementing Formative Assessment Online Professional Development What Principals Need to know

Objectives Orient you to the FA course content & expectations Illustrate how this initiative aligns with other work Explain the role of the principal in supporting FA Convince you that this is worthy of your faculty’s time and energy

CCSSO Definition of Formative Assessment Formative Assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students' achievement of intended instructional outcomes.

The Formative Assessment Process Planning for classroom formative assessment Collecting evidence of student learning Using evidence to inform and adjust instruction Engaging students to take next steps in learning

This works! Teachers report they are more successful in reaching all students Students report more interest in learning Discipline issues decline Students share their learning goals with parents, and parents say “I get it!” Learning is more fun Student achievement gains are amongst the highest compared to other educational interventions

Overview of Course Where did this come from? Race to the Top Basic Education Program Comprehensive Assessment System “Each LEA shall develop a Comprehensive Assessment System that includes measures of student performance for the purposes of formative, interim, and summative evaluations of all students in each core content area.” Formative Interim Summative Frequency of administration Scope and Duration of Cycle

A Blended Approach Self-study Online ModulesSchool-based Community of Practice

Sample Timeline September Teachers complete Module 1 October CoP meets to discuss Module 1 November Teachers complete Module 2 December CoP meets to discuss Module 2 January Teachers complete Module 3 February CoP meets to discuss Module 3 March Teachers complete Module 4 April CoP meets to discuss Module 4 May Teachers complete Module 5 June CoP meets to discuss Module 5

Expectations of Participants Required Readings Online Modules Application Activities Collaboratio n with Peers 90 minutes for each Community of Practice Will vary by educator3-4 hours per module Will vary by educator

Module 1 Exploring the Foundations of Classroom Formative Assessment Learning Focus: -Understand formative assessment as a process that takes place during instruction -Learn key elements of formative assessment research - Understand how formative assessment fits within the RIDE Comprehensive Assessment System

Module 2 Planning for Classroom Formative Assessment Learning Focus: Using the formative assessment unit planning template, including: -Understanding how to write unit learning goals from standards -Understanding how to write and use success criteria with students -Learning how to write and use a learning progression aligned with a unit plan

Module 3 Eliciting and Using Evidence of Learning Learning Focus: -Develop routines and strategies for eliciting evidence -Learn strategies for interpreting evidence -Explore ways to use evidence to guide next steps -Develop techniques to use evidence to provide descriptive feedback

Module 4 Engaging Students to Take Next Steps in Learning Learning Focus: - Develop strategies to support students to be instructional resources for each other. (Peer assessment) -Learn how to help students use evidence of learning to move forward. (Self-assessment) -Explore strategies that support a safe, collaborative classroom culture.

Module 5 Developing and Sustaining Formative Assessment Practice Learning Focus: -Putting it all together -Building-based implementation -Strategies for sustaining the work -Tools for monitoring implementation

Principal support: “One Pagers”

Implementation Choice Points & Flexibility Factors Participants Launch Access Collaboration Facilitators Compensation

Role of Principal Messaging FA Modules to Faculty Coordinating FA Facilitator(s) Accessing Webinar + Supporting Materials Completing the Modules Participating in CoPs Observing FA Practice

It’s All Connected Common Core Data Use PD IMS RTI Educator Evaluation Interim Assessment

For More Information FA webpage: Laura Kacewicz