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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

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

100 East Onondaga Street

Syracuse, New York

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, March 23rd

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Presentation

11:30–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Presentation

Tuesday, March 24th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Presentation

11:30–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Presentation

Accommodations

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

In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. 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

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

100 East Onondaga Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
888.236.2427

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $185/per night
Deadline: February 22, 2026, or until group rate is sold out

Parking information: Valet Parking is currently $25 and Self-parking overnight is currently $17, reduced to $7 (without in/out privileges).

Venue

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

100 East Onondaga Street

Syracuse, New York

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: WSG383


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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