I tend to save and read articles a few times so that I have the opportunity to absorb and reflect on how the ideas and messages that are being written about by the author fit into either my personal or professional life. Paul Gorski @pgorski wrote an article, Avoiding Racial Equity Detours and it has... Continue Reading →
Analyze Interim/Diagnostic Data For Formative Purposes
So, yesterday I shared a few questions on Twitter about analyzing data from Interim or Diagnostic Assessments. This is something that I am constantly thinking about because I do believe that we need to use our student and teacher time wisely. If we use these assessments, we must use the data. But who ever took a class... Continue Reading →
#OneWord2018 Intentional – #Gratefullness
I'm so grateful for the opportunities to continue to learn and surround myself with others who also strive to be the best. I was in Sacramento last week for the 2017 - 2018 CAASPP Institute, with other trainers, presenters, support staff, organizational gurus and all around exceptional educators. Being around all of these people inspires me... Continue Reading →
#OneWord2018 – Intentional Day 4 “A Pedagogy of Presence”
I have been reading HEART! by Dr. Tim Kanold (@tkanold) over the past few months. I attended a CMC-Central Leadership Symposium in October 2017 where Dr. Kanold shared his passion and love for education. I walked away from that day full of renewed hope and yearning. He advises not to read the book from cover to... Continue Reading →
Formative Assessment is an INTENTIONAL Process
“The process used by teachers and students to recognize and respond to student learning in order to enhance that learning, during the learning” ~Dylan Wiliam
Teachers Anticipating Unfinished Learning
"I am excited to give my students this pre-assessment on fractions. It will help me understand their prior knowledge, and, therefore, will help me do a better job helping them learn the whys and hows of what they are supposed to understand to be successful."
Just in Time 