Grading Smarter, Not Harder

All the talk of closing the achievement gap in schools obscures a more fundamental issue: do the grades we assign to students truly reflect the extent of their learning? In this session, we will utilize the lively and eye-opening book by educator Myron Dueck, Grading Smarter, Not Harder to discuss the assessment policies that teachers adopt can actually prove detrimental to student motivation and achievement. We will look at grading experts' research and discuss how we can tailor policies to address what really matters: student understanding of content.

In the afternoon session, we'll hear "The Poynette Story". Leaders will share their experiences in establishing a K-12 district in which standards-based grading is the norm. Participants will select a K-5 or 6-12 discussion group where leaders will share their experiences in establishing a K-12 district in which standards-based grading is the norm. They will provide authentic examples of how Poynette brings theory to practice. You will be able to ask and get answers to questions such as:

1. What were your initial steps in getting started?
2. How are behaviors reported?
3. How does the district inform parents of grading for learning practices?
4. What "pushback" was received by parents? Students?
5. What does a K-5 and 6-12 report look like?
6. How does a 9-12 report card meet expectations of colleges?
7. What support is available for teachers?

Who should attend:  K-12 Educators and School Leaders

Cost:  $ 100 for CESA 5 School Improvement Services Members
          $ 175 All Others
~Fee includes light breakfast, lunch and book. (Please note that if you cancel, you will be billed the purchase price of the book.)
Book delivery:  CESA 5 van route district participants will receive their book via the van; non CESA 5 van route districts are welcome to join us at 8:00 the day of the workshop in order to read your selected chapter.  Breakfast and hot coffee will be here waiting for you!

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Content questions?  Contact Julee Dredske at:  dredskej@cesa5.org
Registration questions?  Contact Melissa Sumwalt at:  sumwaltm@cesa5.org

 

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.