Description
Take learning to the next level with practical strategies for helping students understand their assessment results and how they apply to continued learning and development. In Using Data to Inform Instruction, Nicole Shannon discusses the relationship between student assessment and classroom instruction, and how to “share data forward” to inform teaching practices and increase success for students and teachers.
This course covers:
- Spiraling
- Informal and formal assessments
- Strategies for applying assessment data to teaching practices
- The importance of professional learning communities of professional learning communities
This course specifically addresses the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).
Presenter Bio
Nicole Shannon, M.Ed. has over 19 years of experience in gifted education. She currently serves as the Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD. Prior to joining her current district, Nicole served as the Coordinator of Gifted/Advanced Academic Services for Round Rock ISD for five years. She was a gifted specialist in Round Rock ISD for 10 years before taking this position. She has presented at the district, local, and state level to preservice and in-service teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents on a variety of topics in gifted education throughout her years in this field. Prior to moving to Round Rock, Nicole served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school principal at private schools in Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a specialization in Gifted/Talented at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Christina – INDIAN LAKE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was very informative.