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Measuring Teacher Performance in Non-Tested Subjects and Grades Using Student Growth Webinar

Featuring Dr. Scott Marion, Joann Taylor, and John Myers
Title:   Measuring Teacher Performance in Non-Tested Subjects and Grades Using Student Growth
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
9:00 am, Mountain Daylight Time
10:00 am, Central Daylight Time

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Measuring the effectiveness of teachers in non-tested subjects and grades presents a challenge for many states. This webinar allows participants to receive information from two national experts on three main approaches that have been implemented in states and school districts across the country: (1) Student Learning Objectives (SLOs), (2) locally developed or modified assessments, and (3) measures of shared attribution. Participants will have a chance to pose questions and discuss challenges.

NAVIGATING THE PATH TO COLLEGE WEBINAR
Featuring Author Dr. Neal Finkelstein, WestEd
Title:   Interpreting the Evidence around College Access Strategies
January 30, 2013   10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time

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Participants will learn about curricula that prepare students for college, what assessments can be used to estimate college readiness, how to engage students in completing steps to gain college entrance, and how to work with families to gain financial assistance for college. Dr. Neal Finkelstein, co-author and panelist for the USDOE Institute of Education Sciences practice guide, Helping students navigate the path to college: What high schools can do: A practice guide (NCEE #2009-4066) is our featured speaker

REL Central Webinar Series

Student Involvement in Assessment
October 16, 2012

Time: 4:30-6:00 MDT
This webinar will define student-generated assessment and explain appropriate uses and examples of student-generated and explain student choice and assessment.

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Unobtrusive Assessment
Presenters:
Dr. Robert Marzano and Dr. Tammy Heflebower
October 4, 2012

Time: 3:00-4:30 MDT
This webinar will define unobtrusive assessment and explain appropriate uses and examples of unobtrusive assessments.

Facilitator Guide Webinar #4
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Obtrusive Assessment
Presenters: Dr. Robert Marzano and Dr. Tammy Heflebower
September 27, 2012
This webinar will define obtrusive assessment and explain appropriate uses as well as types of obtrusive assessments. In the lesson, using the learning progression when developing obtrusive assessment and reassessment opportunities will be discussed.

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Common Core Standards and Learning Progressions
Presenters: Dr. Robert Marzano and Dr. Tammy Heflebower
September 13, 2012
This webinar will discuss the purpose, organization, and content of the Common Core State Standards. Participants will discuss how learning progressions can help facilitate Common Core implementation.

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What is formative assessment and the research behind it?
Presenters:
Dr. Robert Marzano and Dr. Tammy Heflebower
August 1, 2012
Formative assessment is a powerful tool for educators that can be easily implemented in any classroom. This webinar will introduce you to the types and purposes of various assessments, and discuss the research underlying formative assessment practices. Future webinars, will include information on obtrusive, unobtrusive, and student-generated assessments, and how to create a balanced assessment plan for your students.

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Formative Assessment Webinar, Rapid City, SD schools,  December 11, 2012
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