How Do Instructional Support Plans Shape Assessment?
About this Session
Teachers, how can assessment better reflect the diverse needs of your learners? Join colleagues to discuss using universal, targeted, and individual supports. Share strategies for differentiating assessments and for bringing Instructional Learning Plan goals to life.
This session is designed for educators who want to learn through conversation, not presentation. In a small group, participants will explore authentic challenges, exchange ideas, and identify actionable next steps for their own contexts.
Included with this session is an invitation to a free 15-minute follow-up with an AAC facilitator to extend the learning through reflection and feedback.
This session is free for AAC members! You must register to receive the meeting link.
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NOTE: To allow for authentic conversation, this session will not be recorded.
| Date/Time: | Mar 12, 2026 (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm MTN) (2.00 hours) |
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| Audience: | K-6 teachers |
| Fee: |
No Charge (Member)
$136.00 (Non Member) |
| Location: | Virtual (Google Meet) |
| Event Code: | 0S 25/26-16 |
| Series: | AAC Connect: Collaborative Conversations on Assessment |
Facilitator
Janice Hagan
Janice Hagan has extensive experience teaching and leading K–12 education in diverse settings, ranging from public to international schools. Her career has taken her into classrooms and leadership roles that span cultures, communities, and educational systems, giving her a unique perspective on what truly helps students thrive. Over the years, she has developed a strong specialization in early learning, supporting diverse needs, and fostering language development. A passionate advocate for movement-based learning, Janice integrates physical engagement into lessons to create dynamic, inclusive environments where all students can experience success. She also contributes actively to educational teams and professional networks, sharing her expertise through collaboration, mentoring, and professional learning to empower every learner.
Register for Series Events
Mar18
How Can I Assess Early Years Through Play?
Teachers, how can you capture and assess learning that happens through play? Join colleagues to discuss strategies that honor student choice, support inclusion, and make assessment meaningful through observation and conversation.
This session is designed for educators who want to learn through conversation, not presentation. In a small group, participants will explore authentic challenges, exchange ideas, and identify actionable next steps for their own contexts.
Included with this session is an invitation to a free 15-minute follow-up with an AAC facilitator to extend the learning through reflection and feedback.
| Date/Time: | Mar 18, 2026 (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm MTN) |
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| Facilitator(s): | Janice Hagan, CCSD |
| Fee: |
No Charge (Member)
$136.00 (Non Member) |
| Location: | Virtual (Google Meet) |
Apr22
How Can I Meaningfully Use Observations and Conversations as Reliable, Valid Assessment?
Teachers, are you exploring how conversation and observation can be used to authentically assess student learning? Are you wondering how anecdotal notes and professional judgment can communicate learning effectively, and how to decide what—and how much—to assess? Join this AAC Connects session to engage in lively discussion, share insights, and uncover practical strategies for meaningful assessment.
This session is designed for educators who want to learn through conversation, not presentation. In a small group, participants will explore authentic challenges, exchange ideas, and identify actionable next steps for their own contexts.
Included with this session is an invitation to a free 15-minute follow-up with an AAC facilitator to extend the learning through reflection and feedback.
| Date/Time: | Apr 22, 2026 (12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MTN) |
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| Facilitator(s): | Janice Hagan, CCSD |
| Fee: |
No Charge (Member)
$68.00 (Non Member) |
| Location: | Virtual (Google Meet) |
May13
Outcomes-Based Assessment: Are You Measuring What Matters?
Teachers, are you noticing gaps between what you intend students to learn and what your assessments reveal? Join this session to engage in rich conversations with colleagues about aligning assessment with learning outcomes, sharing strategies, and exploring how outcomes-based approaches can make assessment more meaningful and actionable.
This session is designed for educators who want to learn through conversation, not presentation. In a small group, participants will explore authentic challenges, exchange ideas, and identify actionable next steps for their own contexts.
Included with this session is an invitation to a free 15-minute follow-up with an AAC facilitator to extend the learning through reflection and feedback.
| Date/Time: | May 13, 2026 (12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MTN) |
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| Facilitator(s): | Janice Hagan, CCSD |
| Fee: |
No Charge (Member)
$68.00 (Non Member) |
| Location: | Virtual (Google Meet) |