Leading The Grading Change

Among all change initiatives in education, revising grading policies and practices stands as the most formidable challenge. Frequently, these efforts result in conflict, frustration, and a substantial drain on time, energy, and resources. This one-day, evidence-based seminar is crafted for school leaders and leadership teams to empower educators and administrators at every level to engage in meaningful dialogue about grading practices. Participants will acquire actionable insights for both immediate and sustainable enhancements. Essential topics include research-backed strategies, real-world examples, and practical tools to effectively refine grading practices.

A day of implementation support is highly recommended to ensure lasting impact.

The areas of focus can / would include (based on client / school / district needs):

• Developing empowering policies to drive effective classroom and PLC practice
• Moving beyond superficial guidelines that do not align with research or support effective and adaptable practice
• Developing a plan to capture student, teacher, and stakeholder voice evidence to support an inclusive approach
• Determining Grading Givens—What will not change
• Developing and forming focus groups and a school or district level grading cadre
• Monitoring current grading accuracy, truthfulness, and reliability—Determining level of grade inflation / deflation
• Creating a focused short and long-term plan for actions and implementation to determine impact over time