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Build a framework for high-quality assessments

Collaborative common assessments are the engine of a professional learning community. By collaboratively developing these assessments, teams establish a consistent way to effectively monitor student learning, collectively respond to results, implement informed practice, and raise expectations. Gain tools, protocols, and strategies to design and effectively employ quality assessments that enable teams to collect meaningful instructional data and respond appropriately with interventions and enrichments.

Participants are encouraged to attend as a team. Team time will be provided each day to support implementation in schools or districts.

  • Identify the process of designing and the practice of employing a robust and balanced assessment system at the classroom level.
  • Focus on the keys to accurate design and effective use of collaborative common assessments.
  • Gain supportive tools, such as planning templates and protocols.

Venue

Holiday Inn Gateway San Francisco

1500 Van Ness Ave

San Francisco, California

Learn from leading experts

Cassandra Erkens

Cassandra Erkens

Cassandra Erkens

Cassandra Erkens is the author of eight books with more currently in progress, as well as chapters in several anthologies. Additionally, she is a facilitator, a trainer of trainers, an educator, and a coach. Her work focuses on educational topics, including assessment, instruction, leadership, school improvement, and professional learning communities.

Schedule

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

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Monday, October 6th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Presentations

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Presentations

Tuesday, October 7th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Presentations

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Presentations

Accommodations

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.

Hotels

Primary Hotel

Holiday Inn Gateway San Francisco

1500 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, California 94109
415.441.4000

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $214/per night
Deadline: September 12, 2025, or until group rate is sold out
Online reservations

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

Parking information: Discounted daily parking rate of $30 for self-park

Venue

Holiday Inn Gateway San Francisco

1500 Van Ness Ave

San Francisco, California

Hear from our attendees

Event Reviews

“It was great to receive so much information on better ways to assess our students. Many great resources were provided!”

Emily Nigro, teacher, Sterling Elementary School, Missouri

“This was obviously what I came to hear! I got practical information (charts, graphs, and forms) that will move our work forward at our school. Thank you!”

Shawn Quinlan, curriculum instructor, Bentonville Public Schools, Arkansas

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Additional Information

Product code: WSG325


Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)

You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your state department of education for CEU availability.


Included with your registration

The Handbook for Collaborative Common Assessments

The Handbook for Collaborative Common Assessments

A companion to Collaborative Common Assessments, this practical handbook presents measures for improving your collaborative common assessment process. Evaluate your common assessments’ ability to provide actionable insights into student learning and success.

Event Journal

Event Journal

We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.

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