Elevating Competency-Based Learning in a PLC at Work® : Actionable Assessment, Defensible Evidence, and Equitable Grading (Build a Defensible Body of Evidence for Student-centered Learning.)

When it comes to tracking student progress, not all evidence is created equal. Using the IMPACT framework—illumination, multiple sources and opportunities, pedagogies that are learner-centered, assessment practices, collective actions, and transparency—K–12 leaders and teachers can forge a defensible body of evidence for learning that is central to competency-based learning systems. With tools and strategies, this book is an essential guide for deeper student-centered learning. K–12 school leaders and teachers will: Learn how IMPACT can help them build a rock-solid body of evidence, ensuring their schools meet all accountability measures Discover how PLCs can support evidence collection and drive data-driven decision making Design assessments that illuminate deep learning and empower learners, resulting in high-quality work Understand how to implement diverse evidence sources—from rubrics and portfolios to personalized learning plans—to paint a complete picture of student progress Master the art of equitable, evidence-based grading and reporting practices that support every learner's unique journey Contents: Introduction: A Guiding Framework to IMPACT Actionable Assessment, Defensible Evidence, and Equitable Grading Chapter 1: Shifting to Competency-Based Learning to Build Defensible Evidence Chapter 2: Supporting Building a Defensible Body of Evidence With PLC Structures and Processes Chapter 3: Exploring How a Student's Body of Evidence Represents Balanced Assessment Practices Chapter 4: Designing Assessments That Illuminate Deep Learning, Empower Learners, and Result in High-Quality Work Chapter 5: Designing and Using Competency-Based Evaluation Tools Chapter 6: Building a Defensible Body of Evidence Chapter 7: Building Protocols for Equitable, Evidence-Based Grading and Reporting Epilogue: Considering Final Thoughts to Assist Teams as They Refine and Deepen Their Work Appendix: Defensible Body of Evidence Tools References and Resources Index