Barb Novak contributed today's post. Barb is a literacy consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and serves as the moderator of this blog.
A big part of my job - a favorite part - is talking to Wisconsin's students, parents, educators, and leaders. What seems to be on everyone's mind lately?
Assessment.
What are we assessing? How long does it take? How much money does it cost? To what extent is students' privacy protected? What assessments are required? Who analyzes the data? Does the data actually make a difference? How can I access the data? What assessments exist for special populations? Why are certain data sources valued more than others? Who makes decisions about assessments?
"Leading a Balanced Assessment System" will include about 10 sessions. Each session includes a recording (generally 25 - 30 minutes) about a specific topic related to literacy assessment. Supporting resources accompany each session. New sessions are posted about every three weeks. The episodes can be viewed at any time. While the sessions can be viewed independently, we do suggest watching with colleagues to take advantage of opportunities for discussion and application.
Introductory episodes include:
- Required Literacy Assessment in Wisconsin: An overview of all assessments required in Wisconsin
- Reflecting On Your Balanced Assessment System: A process for recording details about the assessments in your system that may lead to identifying redundancies or improved communication
Contact me via email (barb.novak@dpi.wi.gov) or phone (608-266-5181) with questions.
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