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TEACHERS SHOWCASED IN NC FALCON SESSION

Classroom teachers who are implementing the formative assessment process will showcase their work during an NC FALCON showcase session at the Collaborative Conference on Student Achievement in Greensboro, NC on March 20, 2012 at the Koury Convention Center in Guilford D from 10:00 am – 11:30 pm. During the session, presenters will share implementation ideas, artifacts collected during their implementation, and formative assessment plans they have developed and used in classes.

Join the following teachers during the session to learn more about their implementation of formative assessment:

Amanda Horne - Gray's Creek Elementary School, Cumberland County Schools
Miranda Bring - Tyro Elementary School, Davidson County Schools
Kenzie Cheek - Silver Valley Elementary School, Davidson County Schools
Loryn Morrison - District Lead Teacher, Davidson County Schools
Leslie Carriker - Dudley High School, Guilford County Schools
Kerry Stewart - Instructional Coach, Henderson County Public Schools
Lynne Fender - School Improvement Specialist, Henderson County Public Schools
Donna Hall - Hickory High School, Hickory Public Schools
Pat Widdowson - Assistant Superintendent, Surry County Schools
Jennifer Scott - Director of Professional Development and Communication, Surry County Schools
Brenda Whitaker - Director of Federal Programs, Surry County Schools
Jan Varney - Principal, Dobson Elementary School, Surry County Schools
Nicole Hazlewood - Dobson Elementary, Surry County Schools
Lori Beasley - Dobson Elementary, Surry County Schools
Ashley Eggleston - East Millbrook Magnet Middle School, Wake County Public School System
Jessica Palmer-Gwaltney - East Millbrook Magnet Middle School, Wake County Public School System
Daniel Sluder - North Wilkes High School, Wilkes County Schools
Michael Greene - North Wilkes High School, Wilkes County Schools

Click on this link to read more about the NC FALCON Showcase presenters

 

NORTH CAROLINA'S FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT LEARNING COMMUNITY'S ONLINE NETWORK (NC FALCON)

This network has been developed in an effort to provide North Carolina teachers with a basic understanding of formative assessment and illustrate the role it should play in a comprehensive, balanced assessment system. A comprehensive, balanced assessment system includes formative assessment, interim/benchmark assessments, and statewide assessments that are aligned to state standards. Each component is important and should be valued for what it contributes.

Formative assessment is an essential component of this system because it forms the foundation of teaching and learning and should occur more often than any other assessment. In contrast to summative assessment, formative assessment is focused on collaboration in the classroom and identifying learning gaps during instruction that can be addressed before end-of-year, summative assessments. The online professional development modules located in NC FALCON are intended to serve as a primer for teachers to learn more about the impact formative assessment can have on their instruction and help their students achieve targeted learning goals.

This paradigm shift from face-to-face training to electronic professional development delivery empowers teachers and allows them to access training according to their schedules. The professional development modules are self-paced, do not have to be completed in one session, and may be accessed 24/7.


GETTING STARTED

NC FALCON is very intuitive and users can follow along once an account has been set up for them. The modules are arranged in order and progress from the basics of formative assessment into the more complex aspects of integrating strategies into classroom instruction. There is also a module specifically designed for administrators.

There will be some training sessions available throughout the state as NC FALCON is implemented. Stay tuned to the NC FALCON home page for opportunities to participate in webinars that focus on specific modules.

Additional resources may be accessed through the Accountability Services formative assessment website. This page houses presentations, multimedia, learning tools, and various resources to help educate anyone interested in learning more about formative assessment.


HELP DESK INFORMATION FOR NC FALCON

For additional information on setting up password-protected accounts, error messages, profile edits, module problems, or PLC troubleshooting, please contact the NC FALCON Help Desk at:

The NC Help Desk operating hours are 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. E-mail requests are responded to within 24 hours.

 

NC FALCON Year 1 Evaluation Report

The NC FALCON Year 1 Evaluation Report is based on data from over 25,000 educators in North Carolina. The data in the report provides information that is key to understanding how NC FALCON impacts teachers' formative assessment practices. Use the links below to view the full report and its addendum.

 

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