# data[].attributes.body
We would like to come to some conclusions about assessment this week so we can start the year on the same page!

# data[].attributes.body
We shouldn't be over-assessing, but we also have to assess each LO at least 3 times. how to balance these things?

# data[].attributes.headline
Students using feedback to inform progress and improvement

# data[].attributes.subject
Students using feedback to inform progress and improvement

# data[].attributes.headline
what is the line between feedback and assessment? and how can we have time to handle each meaningfully for all students?

# data[].attributes.subject
what is the line between feedback and assessment? and how can we have time to handle each meaningfully for all students?

# data[].attributes.body
How to balance the work in class/assessment and get a grade for the student?

# data[].attributes.body
If teachers are going from one session to the other, if the teachers and/or students test positive which sessions close?

# data[].attributes.body
It was great to discuss assessment at Avenues. One of the great ideas from the podcast was to show students not only Proficient and Advanced levels, but also Developing exemplars as well.

# data[].attributes.body
Assessment discussion could lead to feedback discussion

# data[].attributes.body
How can HIP and Portuguese teachers better collaborate in order to create a "curriculum", during semester 1, that makes sense to students?

# data[].attributes.headline
How many stakeholders are involved to share a single vision of assessment

# data[].attributes.subject
How many stakeholders are involved to share a single vision of assessment

# data[].attributes.body
parents, faculty, students, administration - - including across divisions

# data[].attributes.body
Some project teachers start at 11:30 and go until 14:30. Eating lunch at 10:30 doesn't seem like a great idea. Food closes at 14:00. What's going to happen?

# data[].attributes.body
Are there going to be changes in Canvas regarding assessments? There was a mention to it in an email that got teachers attention.

# data[].attributes.body
Number of days in the project cycles are more equal. Causes showcases and new projects to sometimes start in the middle of the week.

# data[].attributes.body
I want to know more practical things: how to turn devices on in my classroom, where I'll be, schedules, etc.

# data[].attributes.body
Lunch time in 30 minutes for students is something to think about because they will take more than that to have their lunch done.

# data[].attributes.body
We'll we have time to meet as subject areas to tune in?

# data[].attributes.body
A lot was discussed on assessments, but with no conclusions. What are guidelines we have as SD regarding assessments?

# data[].attributes.headline
What is the policy for accepting late assignments?

# data[].attributes.subject
What is the policy for accepting late assignments?

# data[].attributes.body
I'm still trying to figure out my role as a language teacher in a science-heavy project.

# data[].attributes.body
How to change the students and families mindset, and help them understand that grades aren't the most important part of learning... Would families agree with the article we read this morning?

# data[].attributes.headline
Set clear expectations on deadlines for student's submission.

# data[].attributes.subject
Set clear expectations on deadlines for student's submission.

# data[].attributes.body
Since students stay in the classrooms, preparing the spaces for different classes will not be as easy. Organisation routines will need to be updated and this can impact classroom management. The classroom with stools might have students feeling uncomfortable after a couple of hours.

# data[].attributes.body
More clarity and explanations about the routine back full day at school. We all arrive at 7h30am, where do we stay until our time to teach starts?

# data[].attributes.body
The built-in time for group planning was good, but we need more of it in order to get from exchanging ideas and setting broad topics to produce the specific documents, assessment plans and activities.

# data[].attributes.body
Planning without knowing whether teachers will be able to go between project sections.

# data[].attributes.headline
Podcast - learning and falling in love are some of the most vulnerable parts of our lives.

# data[].attributes.subject
Podcast - learning and falling in love are some of the most vulnerable parts of our lives.

# data[].attributes.body
Schedules are puzzles for us because we're willing to see what our weeks will look like so we can plan our classes and meetings in advance.

# data[].attributes.body
During SD Touching base, a great opportunity to review how we assess students, and how we explain for them what we consider NY, D, P and A. Show not only good work, but those that have room for improvement.

# data[].attributes.body
Refreshing to know that there are other people struggling to figure things out at Avenues.

# data[].attributes.body
The assessment workshop in the morning, because the text/ podcast made us rethink our planning, and the work we do in the classroom.

# data[].attributes.body
What is the common language that we are going to use in between grade levels related to assessment so as to maintain consistency

# data[].attributes.body
We are glad we have planning time slots every afternoon, productive time to plan lessons

# data[].attributes.headline
Ways of communicating a meaningful learning objective

# data[].attributes.subject
Ways of communicating a meaningful learning objective

# data[].attributes.body
Just because it's written on the board doesn't mean it's meaningful to students...could the learning objective be a question that students respond to?

# data[].attributes.body
Reading about formative assessments was a good reminder of good practices, specially after being online for so long.

# data[].attributes.body
Having time to discuss a common topic and planning.

# data[].attributes.body
Planning without knowing our schedules yet.

# data[].attributes.headline
 Creating projects that are too interdisciplinary projects is challenging 

# data[].attributes.subject
 Creating projects that are too interdisciplinary projects is challenging 

# data[].attributes.headline
Assessment discussion was interesting and made us feel good. Time for planning was important for teachers to discuss and unpack things for further discussion. Getting started is not that easy so being together in this process is very important for us.

# data[].attributes.subject
Assessment discussion was interesting and made us feel good. Time for planning was important for teachers to discuss and unpack things for further discussion. Getting started is not that easy so being together in this process is very important for us.

# data[].attributes.body
We are confused about sections and time

# data[].attributes.body
Finding ways to use mood meter and finding ways that need to be emotionally regulated. Using it to identify group perspectives and emotional shifts in the learning environment.

# data[].attributes.body
We have the schedules, but would like to talk about how this is going to work in reality, who the new groups of students are, what can we expect.

# data[].attributes.body
Still trying to grasp the structure of the schedules and find ways to maximize on opportunities

# data[].attributes.body
Expectations around assessment are inconsistent across various subjects and GLs.

# data[].attributes.body
Starting off looking at the same topic, evaluting work, as a large group. Being able to discuss this topic in small groups.

# data[].attributes.body
Schedule!!! Very short time for staff to have lunch. The smell in the classrooms after WAM and lunch.

# data[].attributes.body
Feel like a lot of students were making progress last year with deans and it's challenging to talk to these kids before the school starts.

# data[].attributes.body
Challenging to solve issues with schedule, mixing, etc.

# data[].attributes.body
The text about assessment at the beginning opened up the conversation with many important questions. We hope that we can revisit and come to some conclusions for consistency across all of SD.

# data[].attributes.body
There was a lot of challenging conversation, but the conclusion was not clear. Are there any written guidelines for assessment?

# data[].attributes.headline
Re: Grading in the Upper Grades is challenging because of pressure around college entry. Students and parents struggle to trust teachers / the process with this external pressure.

# data[].attributes.subject
Re: Grading in the Upper Grades is challenging because of pressure around college entry. Students and parents struggle to trust teachers / the process with this external pressure.

# data[].attributes.body
The power of peer assessment. Making assessment accessible for students and parents. It is important for students to understand what and why they are learning and for parents to have a clear understanding of this.

# data[].attributes.body
- Planning is a challenge and trying to figure out how to 'fit' in a group/ with a partner.

-Grading/ assessment -> what are our common practices? How can we improve our grading system?

# data[].attributes.body
It is common to see teacher pushback when it comes to assessment and grading. But Avenues is on the right way and excited about it.

# data[].attributes.headline
Re: Grading - how can we reinforce our communication about grading with parents? Students can understand Developing, but parents tend to put on more pressure for Proficient/Advanced, especially in upper grades.

# data[].attributes.subject
Re: Grading - how can we reinforce our communication about grading with parents? Students can understand Developing, but parents tend to put on more pressure for Proficient/Advanced, especially in upper grades.

# data[].attributes.headline
The collaboration among math teachers to plan the same lessons.

# data[].attributes.subject
The collaboration among math teachers to plan the same lessons.

# data[].attributes.body
Math group was discussing about what students were struggling on. 6th and 7th graders discussed how they struggled to write notes, organize thinking, and when went back to discussion with everyone, it was common to all! It was not specific to 6th-7th, it was happening to the older students as well.