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Build a framework for high-quality assessments
Collaborative common assessments are the engine of a professional learning community. By collaboratively developing these assessments, teams establish a consistent way to effectively monitor student learning, collectively respond to results, implement informed practice, and raise expectations. Gain tools, protocols, and strategies to design and effectively employ quality assessments that enable teams to collect meaningful instructional data and respond appropriately with interventions and enrichments.
Participants are encouraged to attend as a team. Team time will be provided each day to support implementation in schools or districts.
- Identify the process of designing and the practice of employing a robust and balanced assessment system at the classroom level.
- Focus on the keys to accurate design and effective use of collaborative common assessments.
- Gain supportive tools, such as planning templates and protocols.
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Hear from our attendees
Hear from our attendeesAgenda and speakers are subject to change.
Thursday, December 5th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Presentation |
Friday, December 6th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Presentation |
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Parking information: Complimentary
Primary Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo, an IHG Hotel
1614 Technology Pkwy
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
319.277.2400
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $107 per night
Deadline: November 1st, 2024, or until group rate is sold out
“It was great to receive so much information on better ways to assess our students. Many great resources were provided!”
“This was obviously what I came to hear! I got practical information (charts, graphs, and forms) that will move our work forward at our school. Thank you!”
Venue
Central Rivers Area Education Agency
1521 Technology Pkwy
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Participation Information
You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your state department of education for CEU availability.
There will be a limited number of copies of Collaborative Common Assessments, Growing Tomorrow’s Citizens in Today’s Classrooms, Essential Assessment, and Instructional Agility available for purchase.
Additional Information
Included with your registration
The Handbook for Collaborative Common Assessments
A companion to Collaborative Common Assessments, this practical handbook presents measures for improving your collaborative common assessment process. Evaluate your common assessments’ ability to provide actionable insights into student learning and success.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
