The word assessment comes from the Latin assidere, meaning “to sit beside.” That image—teacher and learner side by side—captures what true assessment is meant to be: not judgment, but partnership. As Dr. Nancy Sulla said, “Assessment should not be about what teachers do to students but what students do for themselves.” When we sit beside…
Formative Assessment That Works: Essential Strategies to Drive Student Growth
The GPS-Formative Assessment Link Think about the last time you used GPS to get somewhere. Maybe it was a new spot across town, or maybe it was a place you’ve been before, but you still wanted a little backup. GPS doesn’t just hand you directions and hope for the best. It checks in along the…
Understanding the Link Between MTSS and Executive Function
Part 1 of our Blog Series on the Components of Intentional Instructional Planning Building students’ executive function and strengthening a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) are inextricably linked — one builds the other and vice versa. A culture committed to the success of MTSS reflects the belief that all systems and structures aimed at meeting…
Online PD for Igniting Professional Growth
Updated: June 27, 2024 Continuing Professional Learning Amid the Sunshine Summer break offers educators a unique opportunity to engage in flexible, uninterrupted professional development, free from the day-to-day pressures of the academic year. When you invest time in your teachers’ growth and learning, they can return to the classroom rejuvenated, equipped with fresh perspectives, and…