The book helps educators understand how to inform instruction by intersecting assessment and curriculum data.
“Informing instruction with curriculum and assessment data is more than crunching numbers,” said Colosimo. “In order to succeed, educators must create a motivating and engaging work environment.”
The methods described in the book are based on their extensive work with districts across the country. In addition, there are three powerful case studies based on successful district implementations of these methods.
With this book Kallick and Colosimo breathe new life into the accountability process by using data as the basis for inquiry and continuous improvement.
“Jeff and I have been testing our ideas over time and hope that what we have learned will be helpful to others,” Kallick said.
“Using Curriculum Mapping & Assessment Data to Improve Learning,” is available now in hard and soft cover from Corwin Press (http://www.corwinpress.com)
About the book:
"Kallick and Colosimo have created a terrific book to help readers consider the next steps in using curriculum mapping, assessment, and technology to generate vibrant and productive learning communities."
—From the Foreword by Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs
"This book will help schools everywhere consider the essential questions that great teachers ask, not just in one classroom but across disciplines and grade levels."
—Michael Robinson, Head of School Lake Forest Country Day School, IL
About Performance Pathways, Inc.
Performance Pathways, Inc. (http://www.PerfPathways.com) is a leading developer and provider of curriculum and assessment solutions for the PreK-12 environment. The Performance Pathways product suite offers three seamlessly integrated applications designed to provide teachers and administrators the data they need to make informed, timely decisions regarding student instruction.
This unique and powerful suite of products includes Performance Tracker, Assessment Builder, and TechPaths, each featuring cutting-edge technology combined with a user-friendly interface. These applications are helping over 700 districts in 47 states (including statewide initiatives in New Hampshire and South Dakota) build a data-informed culture where curriculum and assessment data help educators revise and enhance curriculum based on student needs.
