Achieving Balance in Classroom Assessment—ISD/ESA/Literacy Coaches

Facilitate classroom-level, assessment-literate practice to improve student learning & achievement!

Districts that implement—with fidelity—quality balanced assessment systems in every classroom show improved student learning and increased student achievement.

Join us for a two-year facilitated professional learning and implementation journey toward Achieving Balance in Classroom Assessment (ABCA) designed for ISD consultants and literacy leaders.

Claim your place among a select number of ISD consultants and literacy coaches to participate in this unique opportunity to learn how balanced assessment—assessment for and of learning—can:

•  substantially improve student instruction and learning
•  close gaps in student performance, and
•  increase equity in student learning and achievement.

Through the ABCA program, the Michigan Assessment Consortium (MAC) will support participants with structured professional learning, implementation support, and high-quality resources to help them achieve increased knowledge concerning student achievement through improved assessment practices in every classroom. Through the Michigan Literacy Assessment Leadership ABCA Cohort, a partnership between the MAC and the MAISA/GELN Literacy Leaders Network, literacy coaches and consultants will also strengthen their assessment literacy and their capacity to support educators, ultimately improving literacy learning outcomes for students across Michigan.

All participants will strengthen their understanding of classroom assessment using both the formative assessment process (assessment for learning) and summative assessments (assessments of learning), engage in opportunities to facilitate new understandings, and brainstorm how to integrate new knowledge and understandings with their current leadership responsibilities and expertise.

All scheduling is in ET (EDT/EST) unless otherwise stated.

Participant outcomes

ISD/ESA consultants and literacy coaches will deepen their understanding and knowledge of:

• a balanced assessment system implemented in a classroom setting
• assessment literacy and what educators should know, do, and believe as they work to improve the balance of assessment at the classroom level
• assessment for learning (the formative assessment process) and assessment of learning (summative assessments) and how they work together to enhance student learning and increase student achievement
• formative assessment as a process to plan, deliver, and reflect on instruction
• the proper use of interim/benchmark assessments to monitor and/or verify student learning
• the role of assessment in the continuous improvement process and how to implement a balanced assessment system using the MICIP framework
• the integration of assessment practices and strategies mentioned above into current ISD related responsibilities
• facilitation skills to deliver meaningful learning opportunities for constituent districts beginning in Year 2
• experiences and efforts of other participants as we share successes and challenges during our “Collaborative Huddles”

Optional session for those interested in Year 2

March 3 — Preparing Continuous Improvement Plan and Consolidated Grant Application using the ALIP.

cost

For year one:

• $2,000 (teams up to 5)
• $3,500 (teams 6 to 10)

Year two costs will vary, depending on the program option chosen by the team. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.

Registration fees can be paid at a later date, as we know budgets are not yet finalized.

We look forward to working with you!