« Formative Assessment Webinar Series

Formative Assessment in our classrooms is the important step during instruction to allow both the teacher and students know where they are in their learning in relation to the intended learning outcomes, how the students are progressing, and what is needed to progress toward the target or deeper into the learning.

Join us for a series of webinars on Formative Assessment with 5 different sessions designed to be both stand-alone or progressive experiences. You can choose one, some, or all! 

All webinar sessions are from 4:00-4:30pm via Zoom, and recordings will be made available to those who register for a limited period of time.

September 17: Understanding the Formative Assessment Process

In this session, we’ll explore foundational ideas about formative assessment and consider how it fits into the broader picture of assessment in general. Participants will…

• understand and define the term formative assessment (gain a deeper understanding of formative assessment),
• identify and apply formative assessment as a process, and
• explain the purpose, agents, and timing of formative assessment.

September 24: Building Meaningful Formative Assessment Techniques

In this session, we’ll talk about how we can elicit and gather information from students so that we gain a clearer understanding of what they know and where they are in their learning. Participants will…

• develop a repertoire of effective formative assessment techniques and
• learn how to design unique and meaningful formative assessment techniques.

October 1: Interpreting and Making Meaning of Formative Assessment Data 

In this session, we’ll discuss ways to interpret the formative assessment information we collect from students. Participants will…

• develop strategies for interpreting and making meaning of student responses and
• explore the role students have as self- and peer-assessors.

October 8: Using Formative Assessment Data to Advance Student Learning

In this session, we’ll explore how both teachers and students can make use of the information gathered through formative assessment techniques. Participants will…

• understand the critical role of feedback in effective formative assessment,
• develop strategies for providing students with feedback they can use, and
• explore ways in which teachers can adapt instruction to meet student learning needs.

October 15: Cultivating a Formative Assessment Culture 

In this session, we’ll focus on the relationship between formative assessment and class culture and will consider ways we can build a classroom environment that allows for meaningful formative assessment. Participants will…

• understand why effective formative assessment both requires and contributes to positive classroom culture and
• self-assess their classroom culture.

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Cost:

• $25 for VASCD Members (enter code MEMBER on the opening registration page)
• $35 for Non-Members of VASCD; those who attend all 5 sessions will receive a one-year membership to VASCD

 

Our Keynote Speakers

Sarah Hylton, PhD

Sarah Hylton is the Assistant Director at SURN, a center at William & Mary’s School of Education, where she imagines, designs, and delivers professional learning for teachers and other school leaders. She also works as adjunct faculty in the School of Education’s Curriculum & Instruction department. She has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on topics related to formative assessment, curriculum design, deeper learning, and novice teacher mentorship. Prior to completing her Ph.D. at William & Mary, Sarah taught secondary English in Virginia for 15 years. In addition to being a classroom teacher, she also served as a department chair, curriculum writer, mentor, cooperating teacher, and university supervisor.