Assessment for Growth - Professional Development

Take the stress out of assessment and put the focus on growth! This session helps you inspire confidence, track progress, and support acquisition—without endless grading or high-pressure tests. You will… Explore the purpose of assessment; the characteristics of effective, low stress assessments; and ACTFL's proficiency descriptors to aid in setting realistic expectations for each level. Learn to assess listening and reading while providing rich, comprehensible input to fuel acquisition. Discover practical strategies for assessing speaking and writing, while keeping feedback manageable, keeping affective filters low, and motivating learners by making acquisition visible. This is a 90-minute virtual session for as many teachers as you would like to include! Support the teachers in your department, district, or organization with this expert training session. After you add this item to your cart and either check out or request a quote, we will contact you to arrange a time that works for your group. Teacher’s Discovery is all about helping teachers grow their skills and provide their students with top-notch instruction and materials. Because ongoing professional growth is essential for a robust World Language program, Teacher’s Discovery offers a variety of training options focused on high-leverage, research-informed, classroom-tested strategies. All sessions are designed and facilitated by veteran teachers and trainers led by Justin Slocum Bailey, Director of Teacher Training.  Effective teaching involves identifiable, learnable skills that the team is excited to help you hone!