Introduction to Formative Assessment
May 11 and 12, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ESC of Central Ohio Central Office [directions]

Noted experts Katy Bainbridge and Bob Holman, loved for their level of engagement and practical strategies that teachers can begin utilizing immediately will lead a two-day training focused on "Why does formative assessment (FA) matter?"

Participants will be engaged with the following learning targets:

I can:

1. Describe the fundamental difference between formative and summative assessment;
2. Explain how FA can be used to gather accurate data about student learning;
3. Discuss the strategies of FA;
4. Discuss the general research supporting effects of FA on student motivation and achievement;
5. Convert ODE content language and turn them into student-friendly learning targets;
6. Select the appropriate assessment method to match the learning targets;
7. Explain the difference between descriptive and evaluative feedback;
8. Identify the principles to sound grading practices

One semester hour of Ashland Graduate credit will be offered for $199

Lunch is on your own.