Assess to Progress: Tools and Strategies for Effective Formative Assessment

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Lauren Boucher

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Description

Are you maximizing the potential of formative assessments in your classroom? Formative assessment is a powerful, research-backed tool that can transform your teaching and boost student achievement. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore practical strategies to harness the power of formative assessments, including a treasure trove of free resources and a planning template that will enhance your teaching immediately. Join us for an hour of inspiration, leaving with a refreshed approach to formative assessment and a toolkit for student success! Lauren's expertise in assessment techniques will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to enhance your teaching practice, guide future instruction, and improve student learning outcomes.

Objectives

Identify key characteristics of effective formative

Key Take Aways

• Understand the role of formative assessment in monitoring student progress. • Learn how to use formative assessment to modify teaching and learning activities. • Discover various tools and strategies for implementing formative assessment in your classroom. • Gain insights into interpreting formative assessment data to inform instructional decisions.

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Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher has 18+ years in public education, teaching 3rd grade, gifted K-8, and working as a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. Now a Southeast Regional Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction, she shares innovative ed tech practices nationwide.

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