Common Core and Formative Assessment Training Services
The professional training team at Align, Assess, Achieve provides educators with a variety of training opportunities. Our trainers and coaches have years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, administration, professional workshops, and research at both the K-12 and university levels. Their knowledge of effective curricular, instructional, and assessment strategies; curriculum mapping; and content literacy skills is second to none.
Our trainings have been developed using the most current theory and research in the field. We foster a participant-centered environment, using direct instruction, inquiry-based discussion techniques, cooperative learning, hands-on activities, personal reflection, and humor to assist educators on their journey to results.
We will work with you to design and implement a training that is unique to your needs – capitalizing on your staff’s strengths and addressing areas for growth and improvement. We can customize trainings to fit every need and schedule – providing single day workshops to multi-year programs of support. We welcome new clients throughout the year, and look forward to working with your fine district and staff to help you achieve the success you deserve!
- Katy Bainbridge, Co-founder, Align, Assess, Achieve
Training Services:
Assessment Literacy
Upcoming Seminars (/common-core-and-formative-assessment-products/training) Overview: This 2 day training, developed by nationally recognized experts in psychometrics, assessment development/design, state policies, and rubric design, will equip attendees to implement high quality assessment strategies at the classroom, building, and district levels. We will cover the 3 major phases of a..Tell a Friend
Customized Curriculum Director
Are you looking to find nontraditional ways to fill the role of a Curriculum Director? With budget cuts, limited funding, and district restructuring, it's not always easy to keep a dedicated curriculum & instructional expert on staff. Align, Assess, Achieve, offers a customizable solution with a one-on-one evaluation to determine the needs and direction for your schools and/or district. Af..Tell a Friend
Common Core Training Services
Our workshops are an engaging blend of current educational theory and research paired with proven classroom and administrative best practices. We foster a participant-centered environment using direct instruction, inquiry-based discussion techniques, cooperative learning, hands-on activities, personal reflection, and humor to assist educators on their journey to achieve results. The overwh..Tell a Friend
Student Learning Objectives: Introduction & Implementation
Upcoming Seminars (/common-core-and-formative-assessment-products/training) Overview: Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) are designed to provide educators in all subject areas with a system to monitor and report their impact on student growth. In this one day (or custom multi-day) training educators will learn how to create Student Learning Objectives and successfully implement the SLO ..Tell a Friend
Formative Assessment Training
Overview: These trainings focus on the three keys to quality instruction: Align, Assess, and Achieve. Whether you are new to formative assessment or looking to take your skills to the next level, let us work with you to create high quality, informative, and interactive professional development. Align: Providing teachers with the tools to develop roadmaps for student success and building c..Tell a Friend
Differentiated Instruction & Sound Grading Practices
Overview: This training focuses on using formative and summative data to design plans for differentiated instruction. Participants will develop a framework for studying assessment data and making decisions regarding differentiation. Participants will also examine their grading practices, including reflecting on what they consider when formulating a quarterly grade, such as participation, homew..Tell a Friend
Curriculum Mapping
Overview: During these trainings, participants will be introduced to the principles of designing effective quarterly curriculum maps for any content area, any grade band. With the onset of the Common Core State Standards your trainer will work to develop a cohesive plan for your district to ensure students have the opportunity to engage with all the CCSS. Trainings include an overview of how t..Tell a Friend
Custom & Ongoing Training
We have the experience and the strategies to fit the needs of any school district. Ongoing trainings can be created to extend throughout a single year or through multi-year implementation. Focus Customized Trainings can include: Single or multiple day workshops Curriculum mapping Mini-presentations Facilitated working sessions Online communication and resources Classroom..Tell a Friend
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