Every Alberta teacher and leader needs this course!
• Two-year program for teachers and leaders • Consistent with the new LQS and TQS
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals in your region
• In-person seminars with follow-up to your classroom/school context
• Supports assessment with existing and new curriculum
Regional Cohort Registration for 2018-2019
For more information and seminar dates click here to download pdf.
Registration Now Open!
Leaders Year 1
- 2-day cohort experience
- Prepares participants to apply principles of assessment leadership within the school
Leaders Year 2
- 2-day cohort experience
- Prepares participants to expand the impact of their instructional leadership
Teachers Year 1
- 3-day cohort experience
- Prepares participants to apply principles of assessment within their classroom context
Teachers Year 2
- 3-day cohort experience
- Prepares participants to lead collaborative conversations with peers
PLEASE NOTE: The exact location within each region will be determined based on registration. If you would like to host the seminars in your jurisdiction, please contact Jennifer at info@aac.ab.ca or call the AAC office at 780-761-0530.
More testimonials from participants
This project gave me the time, space and mentorship to critically assess my own assessment practices and pedagogy. I feel both validated and motivated to continue my own learning journey. — Chelsie
The facilitator established an environment where we felt comfortable sharing even the most controversial ideas. There was never any judgment. — Geoff
The facilitator did a great job breaking open the assessment process in manageable chunks. I am extremely excited to share my learning with others. — David
Absolutely awesome! Loved the professional conversation. Helped facilitate conversations at our school. — Kirsten
Amazing conversation around assessment and teaching. Opportunity to work with colleagues from varied backgrounds and teaching experiences. Inspires thinking and questioning of my own practice. — Shauna
This is a great opportunity to look closer at assessment practice. Whether you are brand new or a veteran, it is always great to have a refresher. — Jason
These sessions were great. It was very interesting to dig into what the outcomes are asking. The discussions around formative assessment were very thought provoking. Wish all teachers could do these sessions. — Sharon
This experience really made me think of my own assessment practices and re-evaluate what I thought I was doing well. This session would be great for all teachers to attend. — Shannon
Great professional discussions and dialogue around assessment that I will carry into my practice. — Jenny
The conversations during the cohort were invaluable. My thinking was always pushed and I enjoyed hearing the many different opinions and viewpoints from colleagues. — Tausha
Good practical work embedded into each session that you can use immediately and adapt to your job assignment. — Holly
Safe place to refine a message about assessment practices in order to help others move along the continuum. — Shelley
Rich conversations that helped the individual participants, as well as the group as a whole, to reflect on the purpose and impact of assessment on students. Time to focus on making conscious assessment decisions. — Jill
It is intense and very self-reflective. Gives you the knowledge to create more accurate assessments, which actually makes teaching/assessing/planning easier. — Dallas
Being part of the cohort provided opportunities for thought-provoking conversation and professional reflection. I also know where to access assessment resources. This was an extremely valuable and practical PD opportunity. — Lauren
It’s an opportunity to shift paradigms and challenge the status quo. It makes you think and it facilitates teacher/leader growth and change. — David
Excellent PD! Your knowledge of balanced assessment will definitely grow. You’ll be given time to reflect and time to share. Be prepared to have your thinking challenged – in a good way! — Mary Lynn
I loved the opportunity to have time to share ideas, challenge each other, and just talk about assessment. All our discussions were clearly focused and expertly guided with ample time for reflection and sharing. We had to think deeply which was excellent. Highly recommended. — Joanne
I am looking at instruction and assessment in different ways. After teaching for 25+ years, it feels good to learn more and be motivated (enthusiastic) in my teaching. Some of the best PD I have done in assessment. — Cathy