Based on the many requests of administrators, Connie Toenjes has redesigned the “Assessing Academic Rigor” class for teacher re-licensure credit. This class has the same content as the class for administrators, but has been modified to fit the needs of classroom teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum directors, etc. Participants will learn to use the Revised Blooms' Taxonomy Table as a tool for measuring, assessing and aligning for rigor in the classroom. With the focus on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy and the assessment of academic rigor in our classrooms, teachers will build their capacity to understand how to look for and identify rigor and alignment in their classrooms in order to increase student learning. The use of the RBT in assessing rigor will deepen the skills of teachers as they work to implement the Iowa Core.
Note: The content of this class is most beneficial if teams from a district go through the process of assessing and aligning their curriculum together. Participants need to bring a unit of study to analyze as part of Day 2 fulfillment.
Assessing and Aligning Academic Rigor in the Classroom
Dates: June 8 & 9
Location: Johnston REC
Activity Number: IS021592111601
Our Mission
To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve
the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.
Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success
Iowa Testing reports that the 2015 I-ELDA assessments required of all identified English Language Learners in Iowa are already being shipped to districts that have ordered. This is a reminder that the annual test window will open soon and also that district individuals who administer that assessment must renew the IELDA test administration certification annually. You can look through the 2013-14 Moodle Training site (which is also used this year).
