Secondary assessment‑for‑learning task force reports progress; elementary STEM sees increased student engagement
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Summary
Secondary leaders briefed the board on Assessment for Learning (AFL) progress and next steps toward consensus and pilots; elementary presenters reported high engagement in STEM, new rubrics, take‑home kits and family STEM nights.
Secondary leaders reported work by the Assessment for Learning (AFL) task force, describing a multi‑year effort to embed seven instructional strategies across secondary PLCs and to develop common reporting and grading practices.
Presenters said the task force focused professional development on strategies 2, 4 and 7 this year, conducted classroom walk‑throughs showing upward implementation trends, and is approaching a point where task‑force members can take a consensus poll about moving toward a mastery‑oriented grading philosophy. Staff said any concrete pilots would be contained within PLCs and grade‑level groups so students receive a consistent experience within a pilot.
Elementary STEM presenters described hands‑on inquiry learning, take‑home STEM kits, rubric development aligned to math practices and planned spring STEM nights to involve families. Teachers reported increases in student readiness to take risks and to persist in problem solving — a shift presenters described as "productive struggle" that grows resilience and curiosity.
Board members asked how the district will measure success; presenters said they will expand feedback surveys for students, families and teachers and show pilot outcomes to the board in periodic updates.
What happens next: Task force will continue work toward consensus and propose pilot groups for the next school year; STEM teams will launch family outreaches and refine rubrics and implementation schedules.