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Join us for Webinar #2 on the Formative Assessment Project, hosted on May 29, 2012, from 2-3 PM. Gain insights from Dr. Carolyn M. Wood and the Assessment for Learning team, including key resources for educators on implementing formative assessment. This session covers the overview of the field test, its benefits, and the commitment required from participants. Understand how formative assessment can improve instructional practices and student achievement. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching strategies and engage with a collaborative learning community.
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Welcome Focus: Field Test Formative Assessment Project Webinar #2 - May 29, 2012 - 2-3 pm
Formative Assessment Project Project Sponsor: Carolyn M. Wood, Ph. D. Assistant State Superintendent for Accountability, Assessment, and Data Systems Formative Assessment/Assessment for Learning Team: *Denise Hunt-Program Manager Joshua Dorsey Starrette Galanis Deborah King Melissa Schropp Gregory Sucre
Agenda Assessment forLearning Project Overview ✓ Field Test Overview Benefits for Field Test Participants Level of Commitment Needed Process for Applying
"Formative assessment is a process used by teachers andstudents during instruction that provides feedbackto adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students' achievement of intended instructional outcomes.” CCSSO 2007 Formative Assessment / Assessment for Learning refers to PROCESS not a test
Balanced Assessment System Balanced System of Assessment STUDENT Standards Annual Summative Quarterly/ Interim Unit Weekly Minute by Minute / Daily Summative Assessments Assessment of Learning Formative Assessment Practices Assessment for Learning
AfL Online Resource System • AfL Online Resource System • Professional Learning • Administrator Resources • Collaboration • Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources • Lesson-planning tools • Instructional resources in the form of videos, documents, simulations, etc. • Mobile applications for SmartPhones and tablets • Research and publications relevant to AfL • Teacher Learning Modules Back
AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers Independent Review Expert Training Back Seven Teacher Learning Modules What is Assessment for Learning Establish a Collaborative Climate Share Learning Goals and the Criteria for Success Elicit and Use Evidence of Learning Use Descriptive Feedback Promote Self-Assessment Putting it All Together
AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers Sample for vendor: Actual sessions may be different. Back
AfL Online Resource System – For Administrators Suite of Leadership Resources A suite of multimedia tutorials, applications, and tools to assist schools that are... - ConsideringAfL - StartingAfL - ImplementingAfL - SustainingAfL These include videos, text documents, presentations, templates and rubrics focused on… - Learning about and applying the Assessment for Learning process - Leading a Professional Learning Community at each stage of implementation - Communicating AfL messages with district leaders, teachers, parents, and students
Field Test Overview Phase Two: 2013-14 Phase One: 2012-13 Administrator Administrator Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher T T T T T T T T
Field Test Phase 1 - 2012-2013 20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers • Administrator • Review and provide feedback on Suite of Leader Resources • Review and provide feedback on AfL video learning sessions • Collaborate with other leaders implementing AfL • Support teacher participants in planning for Phase 2 implementation Teacher • Teacher • Review Objects in Online Resource System • Attend 5Training Sessions (3 Hrs Each) • Attend 4Webinars • Plan for Phase 2 implementation Back
Field Test Field Test Phase2 Phase 2 - 2013-2014 20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers • Administrator • Use and provide feedback on Suite of Leader Resources • Provide leadership to PLC • Track and provide feedback on the progress of the initiative Teacher • Teacher • Use and provide feedback on AfLOnline Resource System • Facilitate a PLC • Attend 5 Trainings (3 Hrs Each) • Attend 4 webinars T T T T T T T T
Benefits and Compensation • Achievement • Students • Motivation • Involvement • Self-Regulation • Training
Benefits and Compensation • Students • Partnership in Resource Development • Involvement • Early Access • Training
Benefits and Compensation • Students • Involvement • Training Sessions with AfL Experts • Training • AfL Online Resource System
Benefits and Compensation • Travel/Substitute Reimbursement • Students • Possibility of CPD Credits • Other • Involvement • Stipends • Training • Tablets
Next Steps • At the conclusion of this webinar, the AfLContactwill receive a follow up e-mail that includes: • A document providing information about the purpose, benefits, and commitments associated with the Field Test. • A flyer providing an overview of the Assessment For Learning Project • The Field Test Application Form • A sample cover letter for AfL Contact Person to send to principals • Each school can submit one Field Test Application, but there is no limitation on the number of applications a district can submit. • AfL Team • AfL Contact • Principals • AfL Contact • AfL Team Sends e-mail Collect by June 29th Distribute applications Complete application afl@msde.state.md.us
Thoughts Reflections Questions Q & A
