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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T140000Z
DTEND:20260615T150000Z
SUMMARY:Extinguishing Common Fires Within Grading Reform
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from school and district experiences\, Dr. Matt Townsley will identify common barriers and provide strategies&nbsp\; to prevent\, contain\, and overcome the "fires" that can derail grading reform efforts.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/e43e5dd36a67fc583822ba1c66983f9f
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T151500Z
DTEND:20260615T161500Z
SUMMARY:Leveraging a Curriculum Adoption to Enhance Standards-Based Reporting Practices in Elementary
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how an elementary curriculum adoption can serve as a catalyst for strengthening standards-based reporting practices. Participants will examine how aligning curriculum resources\, priority standards\, assessments\, and grading practices creates greater clarity and consistency for teachers\, students\, and families. Using practical examples\, the session highlights strategies for leveraging adopted materials to define proficiency\, streamline evidence collection\, and improve communication of student learning.
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/331a22db66fd18a3ed831e0d62f2efdf
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T151500Z
DTEND:20260615T161500Z
SUMMARY:Developing and Using Standards-Based IEPs
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide participants with a foundational understanding of standards-based IEPs. The content will include an overview of how the Iowa Core Standards and other high leverage practices and processes can be used for the determination of a student’s present level of performance\, the development of IEP goals\, progress monitoring strategies and the development of specially designed instruction.
CATEGORIES:K-12 FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/b9e67da688b3539bd947873436e1b14e
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T151500Z
DTEND:20260615T161500Z
SUMMARY:We Flipped to SBG\, but Nothing Changed! Moving Towards an SBG Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Many schools adopt standards-based grading\, yet classroom practice\, student experiences\, and outcomes remain largely unchanged. This session explores why flipping to SBG isn’t enough and how mindset\, alongside mechanics\, determines impact. Participants will unpack common implementation traps\, examine beliefs that keep traditional grading patterns alive\, and explore how the language we use with students can either reinforce or disrupt those patterns. Together\, we’ll identify practical shifts that move SBG from compliance to coherence and leave with clarity about what actually changes when SBG takes hold.
CATEGORIES:K-12 FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/1143bf998d052f6f1f63812a09e6a47c
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T151500Z
DTEND:20260615T161500Z
SUMMARY:Converting Standards to Letter Grades with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:This session explores practical approaches for converting standards-based grading into traditional letter grades. Participants will examine several common conversion methods—Percentage Method\, Marzano Method\, and Logic Rule Method—while discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each. The session will highlight the evolution of the logic-rule method used at VBC and the lessons learned along the way. Attendees will explore common challenges with Student Information System (SIS) gradebooks and how they impact grading practices. Finally\, the session will share strategies for managing grading data to support accurate and meaningful grade conversion.
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/b613d09197fc537c52720e7a3a04a880
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T161500Z
DTEND:20260615T171500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch & Panel Sponsored by Otus
DESCRIPTION:During our lunch panel\, Dr. Matt Townsley will moderate a brief discussion of schools across Iowa that have been collaborated with the UNI Institute for Educational Leadership to improve their grading practices.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/b8b46f69d40f83bc0382b839ba52cd84
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T173000Z
DTEND:20260615T183000Z
SUMMARY:From Points and Percentages to Levels of Proficiency: Creating Task-neutral Rubrics Aligned with Elementary Standards
DESCRIPTION:Implementing standards-based reporting in elementary schools involves communicating learning "by the student\, by the standard." &nbsp\;In this session\, we will create several task-neutral rubrics aligned with elementary standards that can be used to determine students' current levels of learning. We will also explore the potential use of generative AI to assist with developing these rubrics. Come with your favorite academic standard\, leave with a task-neutral rubric! &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/c3e56809e533edaea147beb05a7a3d9e
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T173000Z
DTEND:20260615T183000Z
SUMMARY:Cracking the Code: Helping Parents Understand Grading Reform
DESCRIPTION:Grading reform can be confusing for families\, leading to misconceptions and resistance. In this session\, we’ll explore practical strategies to engage parents as partners in the process. Learn how to communicate grading changes in clear\, meaningful ways\, address common concerns\, and build trust through transparency. Whether transitioning to standards-based grading or shifting traditional practices\, this session will provide tools to help parents understand what grades truly measure—and why it matters for student success. Walk away with actionable steps to foster productive conversations and create a shared vision for grading that supports learning for all students.
CATEGORIES:K-12 FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/11b48a899cd373fe3e0ed19b6b8fedc1
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T173000Z
DTEND:20260615T183000Z
SUMMARY:Empowering Teachers and Teacher Leaders to Implement and Support SBG
DESCRIPTION:Denver CSD has been on a multiple-year journey of improving assessment and grading practices. Through building capacity in a grading leadership team\, the district has developed a "rolodex" of support for its teachers. In this session\, we will discuss some of our capacity-building strategies and how teachers have been empowered to support their colleagues throughout the past few years.
CATEGORIES:K-12 FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/0248a0c385072c6acbf2e4ce10eae761
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T173000Z
DTEND:20260615T183000Z
SUMMARY:Creating a System to Assess Learner Behaviors Grounded in Employability Skills
DESCRIPTION:Separating student's academic skills from their behaviors makes perfect sense until you have to figure out what behaviors and how you will assess and communicate them. In this session\, you will hear how one middle school used employability skills to create school-wide expectations that served as the foundation for student accountability and enhanced parent communication.
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/eb48cffaff76543a3c6db67b86e6ebeb
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T173000Z
DTEND:20260615T183000Z
SUMMARY:Supporting Secondary Teachers in Creating & Revising Proficiency Scales or Rubrics
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide tools and strategies to develop and refine rubrics or proficiency scales that align with learning standards\, promote consistency in grading\, engage students in the learning process\, and provide meaningful feedback to students. Participants will explore best practices\, analyze examples\, and engage in hands-on activities to enhance their assessment practices. Whether you're creating new tools or improving existing ones\, this session will provide practical guidance to improve implementation at the building level to support student growth and achievement.
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/84bac21caa51298a4909627ee8ab561f
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T184500Z
DTEND:20260615T194500Z
SUMMARY:Assessing Your School's Readiness to Get Started With (or Reboot) Standards-Based Grading Practices
DESCRIPTION:Whether your school/district is getting started with or rebooting standards-based grading\, there are some key considerations. &nbsp\;Using a "4 Ps" framework\, session participants will understand their next steps to meaningfully implement grading reform at the building or district level.
CATEGORIES:K-12 FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/593eadf82a1170e32867219d47302b3f
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T184500Z
DTEND:20260615T194500Z
SUMMARY:From Day One: Supporting New Staff in Grading Reform
DESCRIPTION:Successful grading reform starts with recruiting the right educators and equipping them with practical\, easy-to-implement strategies. This session will focus on onboarding new staff with simple yet effective instructional\, assessment\, and grading moves that align with a standards-based mindset. Learn how to identify and support teachers who embrace equitable grading\, provide streamlined professional development\, and foster collaboration to ensure consistency. Walk away with actionable tools to help new staff feel confident implementing grading reform from day one—without feeling overwhelmed.
CATEGORIES:K-12 FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/b0e990fe9aeb0df089baf34711e96321
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T184500Z
DTEND:20260615T194500Z
SUMMARY:Standards-Based Electronic Gradebooks and Student Information Systems (JMC\, Powerschool\, Etc.)
DESCRIPTION:Informal conversations about student information systems and grading. Representatives and educators with a variety of experiences will be present to guide conversations.
CATEGORIES:K-12 FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/4bc8f228a78c7f238a885b54081bc7b7
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T184500Z
DTEND:20260615T194500Z
SUMMARY:Small Steps\, Big Impact: Launching Standards Based Grading
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning to standards-based grading doesn’t require a complete overhaul—just intentional first steps. This session focuses on practical\, manageable ways schools and teachers can begin implementation with clarity and confidence. Participants will explore early decisions around standards\, assessment\, feedback\, and grading practices\, along with common challenges and how to navigate them. Emphasis will be placed on building shared understanding\, maintaining consistency\, and keeping students at the center of the work. Attendees will leave with concrete starting points they can apply immediately in their classrooms or buildings.
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY FOCUS
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/e05c1497e2cd13d9ff0194408148ec8e
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DTSTAMP:20260526T111132Z
DTSTART:20260615T200000Z
DTEND:20260615T203000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Remarks
DESCRIPTION:Book giveaway\, grant-supported leadership follow-up details\, and how the IEL can support you!&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Cedar Falls\, IA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://standardsbasedgrading.sched.com/event/5f3fba26e6cba8097890c770587c4283
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