Preview 2011 MAC Videoconferences
Engaging Students Through Quality Assessments
Presenter: Dr. Tammy Heflebower, Vice President, Marzano Research Laboratory
Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon EST
Target Audience: Teachers, Administrators
Description:
Engaging students in the assessment process has the
potential of dramatically impacting student learning
and achievement, but how do educators create a
learning environment and assessment opportunities to
make this happen?
School Leaders Need Love and Assessment Literacy
Presenter: Dr. W. James Popham, Professor Emeritus, UCLA
Date: Monday, February 14, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST
Target Audience: Administrators, School Leaders
Description:
In a time of increasing accountability, it is critical that
school leaders are assessment literate. Dr. Popham
will address key ideas school leaders need to know
about assessment to do their work effectively. What
do we need to know about assessments that provide
valid data and those assessment practices that guide
instructional decisions?
Videoconference Information
PowerPoint Presentation
Reflection Journal
Corwin Press has created a special website for the MAC and participants to receive a discount on Dr Popham's book and other related resources. Discounted resources can be found at the following link: http://www.corwin.com/mac
Engaging Teachers in Formative Assessment Practices to Improve Learning
Presenter: Sara Bryant, Professional Development Specialist, Measured Progress
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon EST
Target Audience: Teachers, Administrators
Description:
Teachers in the Formative Assessment for Michigan
Educators project have been learning how to implement
formative assessment in their classrooms. What
are the components of formative assessment that
maximize student motivation and learning?