Common use of Assessments and Intervention Clause in Contracts

Assessments and Intervention. Ongoing assessment is an integral part of the learning process. Assessment helps teachers make instructional decisions and should reflect and enhance the active nature of learning. A variety of assessments are encouraged which include keeping anecdotal records such as conference sheets or daily observations, checklists, portfolios, videotapes/audio tapes, demonstrations and performances, as well as self-evaluations and reflective writings. In addition, informal reading inventories and benchmark assessments are administered at each grade level. The Literacy Framework (balanced literacy concept) and other appropriate intervention programs provide further support for students needing more time and opportunity to learn. • Benchmark assessments K-8, and item banks (NWEA - LINKIT) for short cycle Assessments (PI tests), provide teachers with information about students’ mastery of the New Ohio Learning Standards (Common Core). The use of portfolios is encouraged as well as a variety of teacher-created assessment opportunities.

Assessments and Intervention. Ongoing assessment is an integral part of the learning process. Assessment helps teachers make instructional decisions and should reflect and enhance the active nature of learning. A variety of assessments are encouraged which that include keeping anecdotal records records, such as conference sheets or daily observations, checklists, portfolios, videotapes/audio tapes, demonstrations demonstrations, and performances, as well as self-evaluations and reflective writings. In addition, informal reading inventories and benchmark assessments are administered at each grade level. The Literacy Framework (balanced literacy concept) and other appropriate intervention programs provide further support for students needing more time and opportunity to learn. • Benchmark assessments K-8, K–8 and item banks (NWEA - Thinkgate, NWEA, LINKIT) for short short-cycle Assessments (PI tests), ) provide teachers with information about students’ mastery of the New Ohio Learning Standards (Common Core). The use of portfolios is encouraged encouraged, as well as a variety of teacher-created assessment opportunities.