From Expeditionary Learning Schools comes a proven approach to student assessmentLeaders of Their Own Learning offers a new way of thinking about assessment based on the celebrated work of Expeditionary Learning Schools across the country. Student-Engaged Assessment is not a single practice but an approach to teaching and learning that equips and compels students to understand goals for their learning and growth, track their progress toward those goals, and take responsibility for reaching them. This requires a set of interrelated strategies and structures and a whole-school culture in which students are given the respect and responsibility to be meaningfully engaged in their own learning.* Includes everything teachers and school leaders need to implement a successful Student-Engaged Assessment system in their schools* Outlines the practices that will engage students in making academic progress, improve achievement, and involve families and communities in the life of the school* Describes each of the book's eight key practices, gives advice on how to begin, and explains what teachers and school leaders need to put into practice in their own classrooms* Ron Berger is Chief Program Officer for Expeditionary Learning and former public school teacherLeaders of Their Own Learning shows educators how to ignite the capacity of students to take responsibility for their own learning, meet Common Core and state standards, and reach higher levels of achievement.DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

DVD Contents viiForeword by Mike Johnston xiPreface by Scott Hartl xvAcknowledgments xviiAbout the Authors xixAbout Expeditionary Learning xxiIntroduction 11 Learning Targets 192 Checking for Understanding during Daily Lessons 533 Using Data with Students 934 Models, Critique, and Descriptive Feedback 1315 Student-Led Conferences 1776 Celebrations of Learning 2097 Passage Presentations with Portfolios 2538 Standards-Based Grading 299Conclusion Transforming Schools 347Appendix Accessing the Bonus Web Materials 351References 353How to Use the DVD 355Index 357