Description
In elementary schools, knowing authentic assessment options and having the ability to use the data obtained from assessments are critical. Early childhood, elementary, and special education educators must be knowledgeable teachers who can use and interpret assessment data so students can become proficient readers and writers. Through this professional development course, R2S Assessment of Reading, teachers will not only closely examine assessment options, but they will interpret the data obtained so they can make informed instructional decisions. This professional development course is designed to empower educators to make complex instructional decisions that connect theory, practices, and student achievement. Teachers will have an opportunity to develop shared beliefs and align those beliefs with evidence-based practices. Based on relevant and recent research, this professional development course offers a context for teachers to study, develop, share, and learn effective methods of assessment to meet the needs of all students.
Course Outline
Week 1: Student Orientation
Week 2: Understanding Types of Assessment
Week 3: Designing and Interpreting Assessment
Week 4: Using Data to Inform Instruction
Week 5: Understanding Classroom Assessments
Week 6: Using Literacy Assessments to Monitor Progress
Week 7: Communicating Assessment Results
Prerequisites
This is an intermediate level course for teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists, or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers with Internet access. In addition, participants should be proficient with browsing the Internet, uploading and downloading content, navigating to computer files, and with using word processing software, email, and attachments.
Required Materials
All materials in this course are the property of the South Carolina Department of Education Office of VirtualSC PD. All course materials needed/required for the workshop are available online.