In the present anti-testing climate how can we gather relevant data on student achievement and use that information to improve classroom instruction?  One initiative that holds great potential is a regional assessment consortium, organizing teachers from multiple districts to develop a common assessment for their classes.  My district is presently involved in such an initiative through the Peconic Teacher Center in Southampton, New York.  There are seven…

Recently, the administrative team from East Hampton Schools and representatives from some surrounding districts participated in a full day workshop on the relationship between DOK and content complexity.  The presenter, Erin Quast, is from WebbAlign, working out of the Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS).  The presentation was excellent, Erin is very knowledgeable and was able to help us…