The Formative Assessment Process
Developing & Implementing to Increase Student Achievement
What is it?
This professional development series is derived from and supports the Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators (FAME) project which commenced in the 2008-09 school year.
It is designed to train K-12 teachers on how to embed a researched-based and proven formative-assessment process into their daily practice.
During this three-day series teachers will build capacity and a clear understanding of what it means to transform instruction to achieve increased student performance.
What will teachers learn?
The components of a formative-assessment process which include:
- unpacking standards, identifying learning targets and determining criteria for success
- effective use of student evidence
- application of formative-assessment strategies
- selection and use of appropriate formative-assessment tools
- effective feedback
How to develop and implement the formative assessment process in their daily practice.
Registration Information
Click here to register by Friday, October 10.
A total of 18 SCECHs can be earned by participating in the series. Each session of 6 SCECHs will be submitted to MDE free of charge.