Pandora Bedford Cynthia Cuellar Astrid Fossum Janis Freckmann Connie Laughlin

 Assessment of Self (Prime Document)  Formative Assessment System  What is a system? Parts working toward a common goal Two Systems: 1. Content of a Formative Assessment System 2. Individuals working together to create a system

 To describe the Assumptions of the Concerns Based Adoption Model (CBAM).  To explain the Stages of Concern.  To explore where individual change fits into the concept of systemic change (a system of change).

 Assumes that individuals grow in both their concerns and their use of new innovations (formative assessment practices).  Support for growth in individuals must be tailored to specific developmental needs.  CBAM model legitimizes differences in feelings and behaviors of staff relative to a change (innovation).

 How did you feel? Different people respond to change differently.  How many took something off? Put something on? People think of change as a loss – as having to give something up – rather than doing something to enhance what they are already doing.

 How many exchanged something with somebody else? People think of change as something they have to do alone.  How many ran out of things to change? People think they never have enough resources.

 In what ways were the second changes you made different from the first? People will often change superficially first; only when deep change is required and supported will it happen.  Does the second set of changes you made still exist? Change doesn’t remain unless people pay attention to sustaining them.

Think about a recent interaction with a teacher about a change in their classroom practice due to implementing a formative assessment strategy. It could be a change he or she is making now or considering in the future. Describe some of his or her concerns about the change.

CHANGE  Is a PROCESS, not an event  Is made by INDIVIDUALS first, then organizations  Is a highly PERSONAL experience  Entails DEVELOPMENTAL growth n feelings and skills INTERVENTIONS  The people first  The innovation second

 IMPACT 6 Refocusing 5 Collaboration 4 Consequence  TASK 3 Management  SELF 2Personal 1 Informational 0 Awareness

 Read each example and decide the Stage of Concern.  As a table group discuss your answers.

 Review the Stages of Concern Matrix.  As a table, decide on a comment you might hear at each Stage of Concern.  Once you identify a concern, think of a way you might address the concern.

 Review your earlier entry in your journal.  What concerns were expressed by the teacher you reflected on? Discuss:  What ways could you address the concerns?

 To describe the Assumptions of the Concerns Based Adoption Model (CBAM).  To explain the Stages of Concern.  To explore where individual change fits into the concept of systemic change (a system of change). Closure  What are you learning about CBAM, and the implications of this model for your work?