Assessment literacy


eBook
Assessment empowerment 101: What it is, why it matters, and how to do it
We assess our students every day. But do we always know why? In this e-book, Erin Beard, content design coordinator on NWEA’s professional learning team, tells you everything you need to know about assessment empowerment, from what it is to exactly how to bring it to life in your classroom.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Classroom tips, Differentiated instruction, Empowering educators, Equity, Formative assessment, Growth, Informing instruction, Personalized learning, Professional learning, School improvement
Products: Professional Learning


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NWEA Professional Learning: Responsive teaching and learning
Learn more about the Assessment Empowerment Professional Learning Suite and the Responsive Learning Cycles Professional Learning Suite—experiences designed and led by veteran educators to drive instructional change.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Classroom tips, Empowering educators, Equity, Formative assessment, Informing instruction, Teacher preparation
Products: Professional Learning


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NWEA Professional Learning: Turning learning evidence into action
NWEA offers professional learning experiences led by experienced educators in four broad areas of professional practice. Get a closer look at the robust, holistic offerings available for your school or district.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Classroom tips, Empowering educators, Equity, Informing instruction, Teacher preparation
Products: Professional Learning


Guide
Multidimensional reading data: How fluency and comprehension assessments go hand in hand
The “big five” components of reading work together as students learn to read and develop their skills. See how having separate assessments that focus specifically on these constrained and unconstrained skills can benefit the classroom teacher.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Early learning, Reading & language arts
Products: MAP Reading Fluency


eBook
How to support students with dyslexia
Dyslexia is a complex reading difficulty that can impact early learners. See how screening, high-quality reading instruction, and relevant strategies can improve outcomes and foster confidence.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Classroom tips, Early learning, Empowering educators, Equity, Innovations in reporting & assessment, Reading & language arts, Universal screener
Products: MAP Reading Fluency


Article
Why—and how—to earn teacher trust before adopting new assessments
With the right support from professional learning and an open dialogue with administrators from the very beginning, you can empower teachers to turn insights into action and improve student outcomes.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Early learning, Empowering educators, Professional learning, Reading & language arts
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning


Guide
Using Lexile measures to improve reading instruction
To become proficient readers, young learners need experience with written language at increasingly higher levels of difficulty. Learn how the Lexile® reading measures can help you support students with targeted reading instruction.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Early learning, Equity, Informing instruction, Reading & language arts
Products: MAP Reading Fluency