Formative Assessments: Using Data for Instructional Planning and Intervention

Catalog description

This course familiarizes educators with the MtSS process for redesigning systems to meet the needs of struggling students through a pyramid of interventions and provides a practical MtSS model for teachers, administrators, and parents with clear examples of strategies for the implementation and monitoring of the MtSS system components within a school setting. This course will also define formative assessment and discuss the benefits of using a variety of formative assessments to increase student learning. Learners will reflect on current assessment practices and will gain knowledge in identifying and creating formative assessments and incorporating formative assessment into instructional activities. Participants will gain knowledge in how to facilitate the incorporation of Tier I and II interventions in the classroom.