Elevating Competency-Based Learning in a PLC at Work® Actionable Assessment, Defensible Evidence, and Equitable Grading 1st Edition

When it comes to tracking student progress, not all evidence is created equal. Using the IMPACT framework—illumination, multiple sources and opportunities, pedagogies that are learner-centered, assessment practices, collective actions, and transparency—K–12 leaders and teachers can forge a defensible body of evidence for learning that is central to competency-based learning systems. With tools and strategies, this book is an essential guide for deeper student-centered learning.

K–12 school leaders and teachers will:

• Learn how IMPACT can help them build a rock-solid body of evidence, ensuring their schools meet all accountability measures
• Discover how PLCs can support evidence collection and drive data-driven decision making
• Design assessments that illuminate deep learning and empower learners, resulting in high-quality work
• Understand how to implement diverse evidence sources—from rubrics and portfolios to personalized learning plans—to paint a complete picture of student progress
• Master the art of equitable, evidence-based grading and reporting practices that support every learner’s unique journey

Contents:
Introduction: A Guiding Framework to IMPACT Actionable Assessment, Defensible Evidence, and Equitable Grading
Chapter 1: Shifting to Competency-Based Learning to Build Defensible Evidence
Chapter 2: Supporting Building a Defensible Body of Evidence With PLC Structures and Processes
Chapter 3: Exploring How a Student’s Body of Evidence Represents Balanced Assessment Practices
Chapter 4: Designing Assessments That Illuminate Deep Learning, Empower Learners, and Result in High-Quality Work
Chapter 5: Designing and Using Competency-Based Evaluation Tools
Chapter 6: Building a Defensible Body of Evidence
Chapter 7: Building Protocols for Equitable, Evidence-Based Grading and Reporting
Epilogue: Considering Final Thoughts to Assist Teams as They Refine and Deepen Their Work
Appendix: Defensible Body of Evidence Tools
References and Resources
Index