Standards-Based Grading: How to Implement a Meaningful Grading System that Improves Student Success

Onsite Professional Development Training

Topic Description

Introducing our onsite professional development training on Standard-Based Grading & Assessing. In this comprehensive training, educators will delve into the data showcasing the immense benefits of this assessment model when it comes to obtaining accurate information about student progress. We recognize that assessing student learning is a critical component of the education system, and standards-based grading offers a more robust and insightful approach to this process.

By attending this training, educators will gain a deep understanding of the principles and best practices of standards-based grading, enabling them to make informed decisions when it comes to assessing student achievement. We will explore how standards-based grading aligns with competency-based education (CBE) and the broader goals of personalized learning. Participants will discover the impact of standards-based grading on student engagement, motivation, and metacognition, as well as its positive effects on classroom culture and student-teacher relationships.

What's Included

  • Digital Resource Bundle: Lifetime
  • Access to Resources
  • Professional Development Hours
  • Downloadable Handout for Note-Taking
  • Break-out sessions & collaboration
  • Interactive engagement
  • Real-life examples/Case Studies

Who This Training Is For

  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Education Specialists
  • School Administrators (Principals, Asst. Principals, Curriculum Directors)
  • Counselors
  • Coaches
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Curriculum Coaches
  • Educational Support Staff
  • Title 1 Teachers & Directors
  • Gifted & Talented Teacher

Training Options

  • Full-day or Half-Day Training
  • PLC Sessions
  • Before/After School Faculty Meetings
  • Virtual Professional Development
  • Coaching & Support
  • Mini-Lesson Modeling

What You'll Learn

Discover the “why” and research behind Standards-Based Grading

Strobel Education provides insights into the reasonings and research supporting Standards-Based Grading, enhancing fair, consistent, and meaningful student evaluations.

Align grading and reporting practices

Strobel Education helps ensure your grading and reporting practices align seamlessly, fostering consistent and clear student evaluations.

Plan for implementing standards-based grading

Strobel Education offers strategic guidance for implementing Standards-Based Grading, optimizing your evaluation process for student success.

Standard-Based Grading & Assessing Schedule

Topic 1: Connect SBG to the Bigger Picture
Topic 2: Examine Current Grading Practices
Topic 3: Explore Steps for Implementing SBG
Topic 4: Select Priority Standards
Topic 5: Build Proficiency Scales
Topic 6: Create and Align Assessments
Topic 7: Track Progress and Reporting

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