Under the current national and state testing requirements, the use of data in relation to assessment and instruction is absolutely key to raising student achievement in our schools.
The Ventures Professional Development Seminar on Assessment, Data and Instruction addresses some of the core issues facing schools with regards to data. Topics covered include examining different types of data and assessments, data-driven decision-making, and effective instructional strategies.
Participants examine ways of gathering, presenting and using data to make decisions at both a school and classroom level. The Ventures Professional Development Seminar on Assessment, Data and Instruction focuses on integrating assessment as part of classroom practice to ensure educational progress of students. Topics covered include authentic assessments, rubrics, performance-based assessments and parent involvement in the assessment process.
As they engage in the various activities, participants will use a variety of interactive strategies; these strategies are very simple but highly structured. These same strategies can be used with students in the classroom to develop their communication and higher-order thinking skills.
Self- or Group-Guided Agenda
Agenda/Week 1: High Performing Schools and Data Analysis
Agenda/Week 2: Identifying Significant Data
Agenda/Week 3: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Agenda/Week 4: Planning and Monitoring Data Analysis to Meet Goals
Agenda/Week 5: Standards-Based Assessments
Agenda/Week 6: Monitoring Student Progress
Agenda/Week 7: Instruction: Teaching for Understanding
Agenda/Week 8: Instruction: Strategies for Improving Achievement
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Book #1
"What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action”
Author: Robert J. Marzano
Published by ASCD
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Book #2
“Getting Excited About Data: Combining People, Passion, and Proof to Maximize Student Achievement”
Author: Edie L. Hocomb
Published by Cowrin Press
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Book #3
“The Leader’s Guide to Standards: A Blueprint for Educational Equity and Excellence”
Author: Douglas B. Reeves
Published by Jossey-Bass
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Book #4
"Understanding by Design"
Author: Grant P. Wiggins and Jay McTighe
Published by ASCD
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Book #5 and #6
“Constructive Communication and Structured Thinking in the Classroom”, with “Graphic Templates for Structured Thinking Skills, Vol. 1” (2 book set)
Published by VESC™
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Book/Guide #7
“Ventures Educators’ Classroom Challenge™ 8-12- Week Self- or Group-Guided Toolkit, with Agendas, Exercises, and Classroom Instructional Materials"
Published by VESC™
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Book/Guide #8
“Ventures Educators’ Classroom Challenge™ Implementation Strategies for Constructive Communication and Structured Thinking”
Published by VESC™
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