Oct
13
MAC Reads 2026-27
Join us for MAC Reads 2026-27! This year, we are planning three touch points for participants who will be engaging in the MAC Reads book…
Oct
17
Assessment Learning Institute (ALI)
The 2026 Assessment Learning Institute (ALI) takes place over a series of virtual engagements that BEGINS Saturday, October 17, 2026. Oftentimes, educators notice a disconnect…
Oct
27
Assessment Designed for 21st Century Learners
Today’s students need deep understanding of important ideas and processes that enable them to transfer learning to new and unfamiliar situations. Performance assessments are uniquely…
Oct
28
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…
Nov
09
Developing Quality Classroom Summative Assessments
November 9 - 10, 2026Developing high-quality classroom assessments demands careful planning and deliberate effort. This three-day professional learning series is designed to delve into the complexities of designing impactful,…
Nov
11
ALN: Formative Assessment as the Engine of Learning
Wednesday, November 11, 2026If competency is the goal, formative assessment is the pathway. In a competency-based system, formative assessment is not a strategy; rather, it is the engine…
Nov
11
2026-2027 Assessment Learning Network Series
Join the Assessment Learning Network for the 2026-2027 Series: Designing and Implementing Competency-Based Assessment Systems. The Assessment Learning Network (ALN) is a professional learning community…
Jan
27
ALN: Rethinking Summative Assessment & Performance Assessment
Wednesday, January 27, 2027What counts as evidence of learning, and how do we know when students are competent? This virtual session focuses on the role of summative assessment…
Mar
16
ALN: Grading, Reporting, and Demonstrating Learning
Tuesday, March 16, 2027How do we communicate learning in ways that are accurate, meaningful, and actionable? Shifting to competency-based education requires rethinking traditional grading and reporting practices. In…
May
05
ALN: Practitioner Stories: Practice, Progress, and Possibility
Wednesday, May 5, 2027The 2026-27 ALN sessions focus on competency-based assessment systems that center student agency, deeper learning, and high-quality evidence. But what does this look like in real classrooms,…
Aug
31
A Vision of Excellence in Assessment
In this series of four recorded webinars, assessment expert Rick Stiggins addresses fundamental concepts needed by all educators who aspire to implement high quality assessment…