2016 Conference Materials
Assessing for Deeper Learning: A Transformative Pathway to Prepare Virginia Students for the Future
VDOE partnered with Jobs for the Future’s (JFF) Students at the Center initiative, with generous funding from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, to convene an all-day forum on September 26, 2016, focused on the use of performance assessments as a lever for transformative teaching and learning. Materials from the conference are provided below.
Plenary
Introduction to a Framework for Implementing Local Alternative Assessments (PDF) – Chris Gareis
Breakout Sessions
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Alternative Assessment Path – A Roadmap for Success – Lesley Hughes and Nicole DeFries
- Striking a Divisionwide Balance with Student Assessment – Stephen Geyer: Goochland County Public Schools
- An Assessment Journey (PDF) – Debora Collins: Albemarle County Public Schools
- Region 6: Our Process for Developing Alternative Assessments, Sample Assessments and Future Goals – Megan Crew, Jennifer Dean, Natalie DiFusco-Funk, Wendy Durham, Phyllis Meade, Megan Potter, Beth Simmons, Sara Vernon
- Alternative Assessments – Just Do It! Alternative Assessments from the Classroom Teacher's Perspective (PDF) – Joe Beasley, Krystle Demas, Elizabeth Ferguson, Jennifer Gates: Goochland County Public Schools
- Innovations in Assessment: A Tale of Two Grants – Shannon King: FCPS, James Pohl: VBCPS
- Bringing Alternative Assessments to Your School: A Principal's Perspective (PDF) – Mathew Terry, Lori Bridi: Fredericksburg City Public Schools
- Transition Happens: Our Journey from Multiple Choice to Multiple Experiences (PDF) – Virginia Gills, Laura Hughes, Pamela Stepko: Cumberland County Public Schools
- You Can't Make this Shift Up! Leading the Way to the Road Less Traveled – Amy Griffin: Cumberland County Public Schools
- Cumberland County Public Schools LAA (Word)
- 2015-2021 CuCPS Strategic Plan (PDF)
- Professional Development Timeline (PDF)
- To Play or Plant (PDF)
- Template for Developing PBA-Life During Reconstruction (PDF)
- 3rd Grade Science Scoring Reports (PDF)
- Templates for Developing a PBA Museum