Using Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework - Softcover

Kay Burke; Eileen Depka

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935249746 ISBN 13: 9781935249740

Publisher: Solution Tree, 2011

Synopsis

RTI and formative assessment have the potential to positively impact student achievement. Understand the basics of RTI and its connection to formative assessment, and base instructional decisions on the results of effective formative assessment practices. Learn how to adjust instruction to increase levels of student understanding and achievement with the information, tools, and techniques presented in this practical guide.

Benefits:

• Acquire numerous examples of formative assessment tools, most of which can be used for any subject.
• Gain tools that help students self-assess their social skills and behavior patterns so they become more aware of how their actions affect their academic achievement.
• Find a four-step, systematic approach to data collection and analysis plus a variety of data collection and display methods.

Contents:
Part 1: Understanding RTI and Formative Assessment
Chapter 1: Overview of RTI
Chapter 2: Overview of Formative Assessment
Chapter 3: Using Assessment Data to Inform Decision Making
Chapter 4: Putting It All Together

Part 2: Formative Assessment Tools
Chapter 5: Feedback and Reflection
Chapter 6: Checklists for Learning
Chapter 7: Rubrics as an Assessment Tool
Chapter 8: Performance Assessments for the 21st Century

About this title

About the Author

Since 1992, Dr. Kay Burke has facilitated professional development workshops for teachers and administrators, delivered keynote addresses, and presented at conferences sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Staff Development Council, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Middle School Association, the International Reading Association, and Solution Tree, as well as international conferences throughout Australia and Canada.

Kay has written and edited books in the areas of standards-based learning, performance assessment, classroom management, mentoring, and portfolios. Some of her best-selling books include How to Assess Authentic Learning, fifth edition (2009); What To Do With the Kid Who . . . : Developing Cooperation, Self-Discipline and Responsibility in the Classroom, third edition (2008); and The Portfolio Connection: Student Work Linked to Standards, third edition (2008). Her book From Standards to Rubrics in Six Steps: Tools for Assessing Student Learning, was named a 2007 finalist for the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers. Her most recent book is Balanced Assessment: From Formative to Summative.

Kay received a bachelor of arts degree from Florida Atlantic University, a master's degree from University of Central Florida, a specialist degree from Emory University, and a doctorate from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Her dissertation focused on helping students improve their performance on standardized tests.

Eileen Depka, PhD, has a background in assessment, common assessment design, rubric development, standards-based assessment, question design, classroom questioning practices, positive practices in grading and reporting, and the implementation of standards-based grading and reporting. She is the author of books including Bringing Homework Into Focus, Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework, Designing Rubrics for Mathematics, Designing Assessment for Mathematics, and The Data Guidebook for Teachers and Leaders: Tools for Continuous Improvement.

Dr. Depka has supervised and coordinated curriculum, instruction, assessment, special education, educational technology, and continuous-improvement efforts. She has taught all subjects at the elementary and middle levels as well as graduate-level courses. She provides professional development for K-16 educators and, as a consultant, has worked across the country, focusing on creating engaging workshops tailored to meet the individual needs of schools and districts.

Dr. Depka earned a bachelor's degree in elementary and middle-level education from the University of Wisconsin and a master's and doctoral degree from Cardinal Stritch University.

Review

"Wait to fail is a policy of schooling that does not serve our students. Burke and Depke respond to this problematic practice with a well-articulated, crystal-clear delineation of what to do before it s too late. Their practical treatment of formative assessment in the RTI classroom is must-have resource for school leaders."

--Robin Fogarty

"Using Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework is bursting with valuable information that will inform the work of individual teachers, schools, and entire districts. Depka and Burke demonstrate a laser-like focus on responding effectively to student needs, and provide educators with practical tools enabling them to assess students, analyze, and act to increase achievement. This rich resource will support teachers in transferring their learning into their practice through professional development, specific intervention resources, and strategies for instruction and progress monitoring. This book will be a prized gift I will give to educators focused on meeting the needs of 21st century students!"

--Debbie McFalone, Consultant, McFalone Consulting: Leadership for Learning in the 21st Century

"Using Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework provides the perfect balance of background knowledge and practical application of assessment to enhance the 21st century classroom experience for both teacher and student. As an elementary principal working with teachers who strive to individualize instruction and assessment for students on a daily basis, I believe this book provides tools that can be easily implemented at any grade level and can be used to provide valuable feedback for documentation and data analysis during the RTI process. I am impressed with the simplistic nature with which the authors break down the tiered system, both academic and behavioral, of the RTI pyramid. One does not need to be an educator to understand the importance of classroom-based instruction at ALL levels of the intervention process. Using Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework makes it clear that carefully planned instruction and continual assessment are critical components of whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction. No matter what tier at which a child may be learning as part of the RTI pyramid, instruction, assessment, and meaningful feedback will benefit struggling, proficient, and advanced students alike. The millennial learning style is a moving target because of the many different exposures to technology they have experienced. Children of the 21st century require teachers who are innovative, adaptive, and analytical with a varied set of tools and skills to be effective. Using Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework will help even the most traditional of teachers feel comfortable meeting the needs of their students by providing examples through performance-based, problem-solving, and critical-thinking assessment tools that meet each learner at his or her level. I cannot wait to share Using Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework with my staff and colleagues in the field of education."

--James A. Edmond, Jr., Principal, Woodside Elementary School, Hamilton School District

Edition details

• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1935249746
• ISBN 13: 9781935249740
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144