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Explore a variety of perspectives and examples from educators who have shifted to competency-based education in their classrooms with great results.

If you have ever asked, “What are the best practices in grading and assessment?” then look no further. Your most challenging questions are answered through this FAQ dialogue on how to easily implement effective ways in building strong practices quickly.

This book is designed to focus on implementing, sustaining, and developing effective formative assessment techniques in K–12 classrooms. Teachers and leaders can gain five key strategies to ensure instructional decisions are made so that all students learn at high levels.

Build a defensible body of evidence for every student. The IMPACT framework and the seven design principles of competency-based learning, as presented in this book, make this practical and doable for professional learning communities. This framework helps with clarifying learning expectations, planning assessments, and establishing protocols for proficient performance.

This book champions narrative-based approaches to boost student engagement and creativity. It explores how to use storytelling to craft meaningful assessments, weaving together research, practical classroom strategies, and diverse cultural perspectives.

Aligned with The Handbook for Highly Effective Teams in a PLC at Work®, this AI Book Assistant provides educators with practical strategies, instant guidance, and real-time answers to enhance team collaboration, clarify goals, and improve student learning outcomes.

This book provides teachers and administrators with practical suggestions for making the grading process more fair, accurate, specific, and timely.

Expert practitioners address the role of school leaders to model positive change and ignite a shift toward assessments that drive instruction.

Discover how to shift your classroom focus to prioritize effective feedback over grades, giving students all the information they need to succeed.

Discover how to write and use team-designed common formative assessments that help ensure all students master essential skills and concepts.