Far too many students struggle with reading, with scores dropping in both fourth and eighth grades, and one-third of eighth graders not reading at basic levels. Schools must implement early literacy development quickly if they’re to get ahead of the ongoing literacy crisis.
Presented by Nicol Russell, Ed.D., Former Early Childhood Educator, Current Chief Academic Officer, Teaching Strategies
Presented by Jake Daggett, Foundational Literacy Director, Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy (WI); Dr. Holly Ehle, First-Grade Teacher at St. Peter’s Lutheran School, Science of Reading Specialist at The Science of Literacy Learning, and Literacy Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo; Dr. Gabrielle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Central School District #104 (IL), and Owner of Becoming ME Enterprises, LLC; and Dr. Lisa Micou, Senior Assessment Strategist, Riverside Insights
Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance; and Dr. Sarah Brown, President, System Impact Consulting
We know assessment is a tool that helps teachers to inform personalized learning, differentiate instruction, accelerate learning, and ultimately support healthy learning mindsets. But all this happens only when assessments are valid and reliable. Or, more simply, when assessments are good.
Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance
Presented by Ann Cunningham-Morris, Faculty, ASCD
Presented by Kyra Donovan, ICLE Associate Partner, International Center for Leadership in Education
Moderated by Francie Alexander, SVP Research, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Presented by Deana Senn, Director, Research & Development, Learning Sciences International (LSI); and Amber Olsen, Tech Director, LSI Student Evidence Tracker, Learning Sciences International (LSI)
In this edWebinar, learn the essential elements of assessment that improve learning and illustrate classroom strategies that improve learning for all students.