Formative assessment is an opportunity to peek inside learners’ heads while they are in the process of learning.
Best Resources for Formative Assessment from Larry Ferlazzo’s blog has many links to help you in your journey to better implement this best practice. As we begin the process of spending the 2011-2012 with this topic at the forefront of our professional development, take a few minutes to check out these links.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in First to the Top | Posted on January 24, 2011
Tell Tennessee.Org
The state’s education leaders want to ensure that every Tennessee educator has the supportive environment necessary to help students achieve at the highest levels. The TELL Tennessee Survey is an opportunity for every educator to “TELL Tennessee” if they have positive teaching and learning conditions, which research has shown to be important to student achievement and teacher retention. The anonymous online survey may be completed February 14 to March 11, 2011.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in First to the Top, Podcasting | Posted on September 23, 2010
TN Electronic Learning Center has a wealth of free resources for TN teachers related to First to the Top endeavors. You will have to install iTunes on your computer, but the content is free. In addition, iTunes U has tons of podcasts and lessons on dozens of topics.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in First to the Top | Posted on September 23, 2010
TN Gov First to the Top Site has launched to provide TN educators with timely news/updates, program and project overviews, and resources & reports.
Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in First to the Top | Posted on September 23, 2010
First to the Top – Batelle for Kids site
Battelle for Kids is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Education (TDE) and educators throughout the state to support and build upon existing educational-improvement initiatives to provide the best opportunities for every student as part of First to the Top. Our goal is to provide K–12 educators with the resources, data, training and support they need toensure college- and career-readiness for every child.