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What is Progress Monitoring?
Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
February 25, 2021
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How (and Why) to Complete a Midyear Check on Equity & Growth
Jaime Harris
February 24, 2021
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Research-Based Recommendations for Overcoming Learning Loss Due to 2020 Learning Disruptions
Jessica Rowley
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Tips for Writing Items for Quality Data: Lessons Learned from Reviewing Hundreds of Items
Dena White
January 28, 2021
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Literacy as a Social Justice Issue
Kim Gibbons, Ph.D.
January 15, 2021
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Assessing and Equitably Accelerating: The Power of a Comprehensive and Balanced Assessment System
Dr. Amy Jackson
January 8, 2021
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Close Learning Gaps by Applying the Science of Reading
Martin Yan
December 15, 2020
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Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
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Policy to Practice: What a New Administration May Mean for Educators
Dr. Amy Jackson
November 17, 2020
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New Data Indicate Substantial Math & Modest Reading Learning Losses due to COVID-19
Martin Yan
November 13, 2020
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Diagnostic Assessment as a Tool for Identifying Learner Needs
Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
November 12, 2020
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The Difference Between Monitoring Progress and Progress Monitoring
Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
October 29, 2020
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All About Tier 1 Interventions
Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
October 20, 2020
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Policy to Practice: The State of State Assessments
Dr. Amy Jackson
October 8, 2020
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What Neuroscience Tells Us About Connecting Assessment with Learning
Dr. Amy Jackson
September 18, 2020
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How to Use Live Proctoring in Formative Assessment Processes with Remote Learners
Alina Gonzalez
September 17, 2020
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Understanding Different Types of Assessment
Ashley Klint
September 10, 2020
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Teaching Beyond Walls: Creative Ideas for Remote Instruction
Tiffany Rudolph, M.Ed.
September 4, 2020
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The Basics of Universal Screening
Sarah Brown, Ph.D.
August 28, 2020
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6 Reasons to Lean Into MTSS This Year
Kate Pechacek
August 27, 2020
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Understanding & Improving the Universal Tier
Sarah Brown, Ph.D.
August 20, 2020
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An Opportunity for Equity: How to Use Assessments and Data the Right Way When Schools Reopen
Dr. Amy Jackson
August 13, 2020
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What is Assessment Reliability & Validity?
Dr. Ekaterina Forrester
August 7, 2020
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How Can Leaders Help Teams Increase Their Assessment Literacy?
Jeremy O'Neil
July 30, 2020
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How to Create Strong Data Culture in Your Building: Tips from a Former Principal
Jeff Ion
July 28, 2020
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Tips for Supporting Parents and Guardians in Remote Learning
JoJean Vicioso
July 24, 2020
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How to Curb Cheating on Remote Assessments
Kate Pechacek
July 22, 2020
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The Power of Assessment to Close Gaps & Help Students Soar
April Beasley
July 2, 2020
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Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Missy Butki
Jessica Rowley
June 30, 2020
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Key Ingredients for Effective Tier 1 Practices
Kate Pechacek
June 26, 2020
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How Can MTSS Work in a Remote Environment?
Martin Yan
June 23, 2020
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The Importance of Assessing Both Standards and Skills
Kate Pechacek
June 19, 2020
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Preventing Learning Loss & Accelerate Growth for All Students
Martin Yan
May 29, 2020
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A Plan for Balanced Assessment: Setting a Precedent in an Unprecedented Time
Dr. Amy Jackson
May 19, 2020
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Using Data to Support Remote Learners with IEPs
Kristin Rockwell
April 24, 2020
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College Admissions in an Era of School Closures
James Fleming
April 22, 2020
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How to Use Google for Education with Illuminate for Remote Learning
Martin Yan
April 10, 2020
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“Assessment as Learning” in a Remote Classroom
Kate Pechacek
April 6, 2020
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COVID-19 and Assessments: Moving from “What If?” to “What Now?”
Dr. Amy Jackson
March 30, 2020
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Remote Screening & Progress Monitoring 101
Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
March 26, 2020
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How Garden City Public Schools is Building an Information-Rich Comprehensive Assessment System
Natalie Howell
March 12, 2020
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Analyzing Your Assessment Data: Patterns of Need & Root Cause Analysis
Dr. Melissa Hogan
February 27, 2020
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Leveraging High-Quality Custom Interims to Move the Needle on Student Outcomes
Sara Shore
January 30, 2020
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[Infographic] What’s a Comprehensive Assessment System?
Kate Pechacek
November 27, 2019
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Setting Goals That Matter for Students With Dyslexia
Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
November 14, 2019
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10 Persistent Progress Monitoring Myths Debunked
Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP
October 31, 2019
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How to Use Quality Assessment Content to Build Assessment and Data Literacy
Jeremy O'Neil
October 11, 2019
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Illuminator Spotlight: Hannah Goeglein
Mark Adato
May 6, 2019
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6 Steps to Quality Assessment Design
Sara Shore
May 2, 2019
Assessments
Are Our Common Assessments Fair?
Jan Sznurkowski
April 25, 2019
Assessments
The Case for Assessment Literacy: Why It’s Critical for All of Us
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
January 31, 2019
Assessments
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Data
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Leadership
Taking Stock of Your Assessment Program
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
August 23, 2018
Assessments
Writing a Continuous Standards-Story for Students
Kate Pechacek
April 26, 2018
Assessments
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Data
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Leadership
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School Improvement
9 Informal Assessments to Help You Pinpoint What Your Learners Need
Martin Yan
February 8, 2018
Assessments
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Resources
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7 Methods for Measuring Student Growth
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
December 14, 2017
Assessments
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Assessing Student Understanding Throughout the Instructional Cycle
Kathleen Ciolli
October 5, 2017
Assessments
Identifying the Problem of Percentile Ranks
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
August 10, 2017
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Resources
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School Improvement
Measuring Student Learning with Student Growth Percentiles & Student Growth Targets
Dr. Abram Jimenez
June 27, 2017
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Developing a Student Achievement System? Here’s How.
Doug Wells
June 22, 2017
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Implementation
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Resources
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The “Effect Size” in Educational Research: What is it & How to Use it?
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
June 15, 2017
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Data
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Resources
Setting Up a Data-Driven Culture
Mark Adato
May 25, 2017
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Leadership
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School Improvement
Building a Blueprint Around Formative Assessment
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
April 20, 2017
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Resources
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School Improvement
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White Paper
How to Prepare for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Martin Yan
April 13, 2017
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Leadership
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Resources
5 Critical Steps to Doing Formative Assessments
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
March 2, 2017
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School Improvement
How to Track Progress & Growth with an Accountability Dashboard
Katie Sellstrom
February 16, 2017
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Resources
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School Improvement
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
How a Low-Achieving School Uses Data to Drive Success
Dr. Abram Jimenez
February 2, 2017
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Equity
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School Improvement
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
5 Fall Tasks to Improve Scheduling Success in Spring
James Fleming
November 10, 2016
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Data
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Resources
Beginners Guide: A Balanced Assessment System
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
November 3, 2016
Assessments
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Resources
Start Gathering Social & Emotional Data Now—Here’s How
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
October 27, 2016
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Resources
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
7 Can’t Miss Blogs to Jumpstart the School Year
Mike Oswalt
August 11, 2016
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Gatekeeping in Math: Dispelling the Myth of Placement & Advancement Exams
Debra Russell
July 21, 2016
Assessments
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Case Study
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Data
Use Technology to Manage your Reading Improvement Processes
John LaPlante
May 3, 2016
Assessments
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Early Warning
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Educational Technology
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Illuminator Spotlight
Need for Better Assessment Emphasized in 2016 National Education Technology Plan
Mike Oswalt
April 19, 2016
Assessments
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Data
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Educational Technology
Improving Student Learning: The Present and Future of Formative Assessment
Debra Russell
March 4, 2016
Assessments
Student Early Warning Systems: An Introduction and Best Practices
Chris Balow, Ph.D.
February 16, 2016
Assessments
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Data
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Early Warning
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Educational Technology