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