AIMS' Resources.... like a day at the beach!
Sunny, fun days on the beach marked my summer vacation with family...easy. On the last day of vacation I began organizing my thoughts about the upcoming school year. How could AIMS bring you a day at the beach? Fun...sunshine...easy...
With the new school year kicking into high gear, I'd like to acquaint you with our newest website section...RESOURCES. The materials found here will prove to be fun and easy, bringing a bit of sunshine your way... like a day at the beach!
In RESOURCES you will find:
Training Handouts from AIMS conferences (i.e. Summer SPLASH, November Network Institute) and various inservice trainings including such topics as teaming, team building activities and RTI.
Mini-Grant Award Winning Applications which will help you in your pursuit of a potential funding source for that special classroom activity you've been wanting to do.
Teaching Ideas showcasing ideas from featured schools.
Book Reviews - and much more.....
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To Answer Your Question..... During June's Summer SPLASH, the question was asked about where to find great ideas about authentic assessment. AIMS suggests:
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Kay Burke's How to Assess Authentic Learning (4th Edition)
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1. Check out Burke's outline on "Balanced Assessment" (adapted from Fogarty and Stoehr's work)...you will get a real handle on the different types of assessment OR
2. Checklist for Teacher-Made Tests...those 10 items will make a difference in your students' performance! For SURE!
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Robin Fogarty's Balanced Assessment
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Fogarty emphasizes using a TRI-ASSESSMENT model. It promotes a traditional, portfolio and performance assessment approach. Check out her book for more information.
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As always, if you have questions or need more help with Assessment, Teaming, Differentiated Isntruction, RTI and other topics.... let us hear from you! (217.333.7104)
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Marian Wright Edelman
