Teacher guide on how to structure and hold a one-to-one student conference with options for three different structures:
An advice-based conference with a focus on relationship building
An assessment-based conference with a focus on designing instruction
A reflection-based conference with a focus on setting and monitoring goals
A professional development slide deck on how to self-assess the quality of a student conference.
Student-facing Common Core-aligned ELA and math mastery trackers.
A folder containing a variety of Common Core-aligned, mastery-based math assessments for 4th grade.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School’s mastery-based grading policy, which outlines its grading weights, how to translate mastery into letter grades, gradebook expectations, and an example report card.
Four examples of different virtual learning workshop session slide decks prepared by the Department of Personalized Learning at Chicago Public Schools. Session topics include:
Providing Students Choice in Giving and Receiving Feedback
Best Practices in Grading for Equity
Including Students in the Feedback Process
Learner Profiles & Data Tracking
Example lesson plan of a K – 2 virtual learning plan with activities that must be completed and suggested activities.
To support teachers through the process of their grade interview pilot, Austin ISD’s Strategy Lab team created a centralized space for documenting the process. The document includes links to important surveys and resources, clarification of roles, as well as running notes from teacher meetings. In documenting the process, the team was better able to surface learnings in real-time and maintain momentum throughout the process.
A step-by-step guide on how to create and implement virtual learning plans starting with a list of tips and suggestions for how to communicate with families and monitor progress and incentivize students.
To support teachers in their rollout of the grade interview strategy, Austin ISD’s Strategy Lab team created an initial presentation about the pilot process, explaining the reasoning behind the pilot and soliciting input from teachers on how to improve the process moving forward. This initial deck helped launch the grade interview pilot by establishing clear messaging and transparency.
