ALN – Rethinking Summative Assessment & Performance Assessment

January 27, 2027 with Karin Hess 

Virtual 9:00-11:30 am ET

Session 3: Rethinking Summative Assessment & Performance Assessment 

What counts as evidence of learning, and how do we know when students are competent? 

This session focuses on the role of summative assessment within a competency-based system, with a particular emphasis on performance assessment. Participants will explore how authentic, application-based tasks can provide defensible evidence of student learning aligned to competencies. 

Participants will unpack the characteristics of high-quality performance assessments, including alignment, rigor, and opportunities for revision, while connecting to Components of an Equitable Assessment System (CEAS) such as authentic and student-driven assessment. 

• What types of classroom evidence best demonstrate that students can apply, transfer, and use their learning in meaningful ways?  

• How can performance assessments create opportunities for students to demonstrate deeper understanding, transfer, and authentic application of learning? 

• What design features help ensure that performance assessments are rigorous, equitable, and supportive of student ownership and agency? 

ALN 2026-2027 Season Pass = $315.00  (5 sessions)  reflects a 10% discount 

Single session (in person) = $100 

Single session (webinar) = $50