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Building a Better Assessment Future 2026
August 6 - 7, 2026It’s time to place students at the center of our classroom practice and assessment systems. This requires leadership that not only values innovation but is…
September 30, 2026 Virgel Hammonds
In person: University Club 9:30 am-2:30 pm ET
Session 1: Foundations of Competency-Based Education
Session 1: Foundations of Competency-Based Education
What do we mean by “competency,” and what does it require of educators?
This session lays out the foundation for the 2026-27 ALN series by exploring the core principles of competency-based education and how they differ from traditional and standards-based approaches. Participants will examine the role of durable skills, learning progressions, and student agency, while considering the instructional shifts needed to support deeper learning.
Framing Questions:
- What does it really mean for a student to be “competent,” and how would we know?
- How does competency-based education shift the purpose of assessment—from measuring learning to driving it?
- What changes for us as educators when learning—not time or tasks—becomes the constant?
ALN 2026-2027 Season Pass = $315.00 (5 sessions) reflects a 10% discount
Single session (in person) = $100
Single session (webinar) = $50
