This webinar explores the critical role of assessment literacy in K–12 education, emphasizing the need for educators to understand and implement effective assessment and grading practices. Viewers learn how to design assessments that accurately reflect student learning and promote equitable outcomes. We discuss practical strategies for integrating proficiency scales and utilizing various assessment types to support student growth.

Participants will:

• Understand the concept of assessment literacy and its importance in K–12 education
• Learn how to design assessments using proficiency scales that align with learning goals
• Explore various assessment types and their applications in the classroom
• Gain strategies for effectively aggregating and interpreting assessment data to inform instructional practices
• Explore grading practices that accurately reflect student achievement