Formative Assessment to Drive Teaching and Learning

Enhance teaching with formative assessment strategies that clarify learning, guide feedback, and boost outcomes.

This interactive workshop emphasizes the role of formative assessment as both a measure of student learning and a tool for reflecting on teaching practices. Participants explore four critical components of formative assessment—clarifying learning, eliciting evidence, providing feedback, and activating learners—to guide daily instructional decisions. Through video vignette analysis and hands-on activities, teachers learn to recognize and implement effective formative practices. By the end of the session, participants leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in their classrooms to enhance instruction and student outcomes.


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Core Needs Addressed

  • Overreliance on summative assessments without leveraging formative practices to adjust instruction in real time.

  • Limited teacher capacity to use student evidence effectively in shaping instruction.

  • Missed opportunities for providing feedback that fosters student growth and self-direction.

Key Learnings

  1. Applying the Four Core Components of Formative Assessment
    Educators will learn how to clarify learning goals, elicit meaningful evidence of student progress, provide actionable feedback, and activate students as partners in their own learning.

  2. Using Evidence to Inform Instruction
    Participants will strengthen their ability to interpret classroom evidence in the moment and use it to adapt teaching strategies, ensuring instruction meets learners’ needs effectively.

  3. Implementing Practical Tools and Strategies
    Teachers will gain hands-on experience with “Look Fors,” video analysis, and classroom-ready strategies, leaving equipped to embed formative assessment into daily practice to refine teaching and maximize student achievement.

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Formative Assessment to Drive Teaching and Learning

Enhance teaching with formative assessment strategies that clarify learning, guide feedback, and boost outcomes.

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How can we strengthen formative assessment practices to produce measurable gains in student achievement across classrooms?

What systems will ensure teachers consistently clarify learning goals, elicit evidence, and provide feedback that accelerates student growth?

How do we build schoolwide capacity to use formative assessment as a daily decision-making tool that improves instruction and student outcomes?

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As a result of this work

As a result of this work, educators will strengthen their use of formative assessment practices to inform instruction and improve student learning, ensuring more responsive and effective teaching. Teachers will leave with practical strategies aligned to the four key components—clarifying learning, eliciting evidence, providing feedback, and activating learners—along with video-based insights and classroom-ready approaches to immediately enhance instruction and student outcomes.

Workshop Description

This interactive workshop emphasizes the role of formative assessment as both a measure of student learning and a tool for reflecting on teaching practices. Participants explore four critical components of formative assessment—clarifying learning, eliciting evidence, providing feedback, and activating learners—to guide daily instructional decisions. Through video vignette analysis and hands-on activities, teachers learn to recognize and implement effective formative practices. By the end of the session, participants leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in their classrooms to enhance instruction and student outcomes.


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Educators will confidently implement formative assessment practices that clarify learning goals, elicit evidence of understanding, provide actionable feedback, and activate students as owners of their learning. This work supports district priorities by strengthening assessment practices, informing instructional decision-making, and accelerating student growth through responsive, data-informed teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your workshops different from traditional professional development or other providers?

Our approach goes beyond one-size-fits-all professional development. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards of quality and delivery in every client interaction, ensuring that each experience is meaningful, relevant, and impactful. We don’t just deliver workshops—we build long-term partnerships with schools and districts, working alongside educators to improve instructional practices and student outcomes over time.

We actively listen to educators’ unique contexts and experiences, using that insight to collaboratively design tailored solutions rather than pre-packaged sessions. Our team asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions, and continuously learns so we can help redefine what’s possible in teaching and learning.

Above all, we communicate authentically, foster positive and productive relationships, and bring a deep passion and commitment to education. The result is professional learning that feels purposeful, personalized, and truly transformative.

Who are your workshops designed for?

Our workshops are designed for educators and school leaders, including teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, and district teams. Each session is tailored to the specific audience to ensure content is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable.

What does a typical workshop look like?

Our workshops are interactive, engaging, and grounded in real classroom practice. Each experience is intentionally designed using the principles of andragogy, sound instructional design, and the core constructs of effective professional development to ensure relevance, coherence, and impact. Participants engage in discussion, reflection, planning, and application activities — not just passive listening. Educators leave with concrete strategies and next steps they can implement right away.

How long are your workshops?

We offer flexible formats, including half-day, full-day, and multi-session series. We can also design ongoing professional learning experiences to support sustained implementation over time.

What delivery methods are available for your workshops?

We offer flexible delivery options to meet the needs of schools and districts, including in-person sessions, live virtual workshops, and asynchronous learning through our applied learning platform. Regardless of format, all experiences are designed to be interactive, engaging, and collaborative, with structures that promote meaningful participation and application of learning.

What kind of follow-up support is available?

We believe professional learning is most effective when it’s sustained. In addition to workshops, we offer instructional coaching, implementation planning, and follow-up sessions to help teams translate learning into practice and drive meaningful results.

Who facilitates the workshops?

Inspired Instruction’s workshops are facilitated by a nationwide team of expert Instructional Strategists.  Our facilitators bring diverse experience as classroom educators, instructional coaches, principals, directors, and superintendents, spanning all content areas. We thoughtfully match your specific needs with a facilitator whose expertise aligns to ensure the learning experience is relevant, practical, and impactful for your staff.

How much does it cost to bring a workshop to my school or district?

We offer a range of pricing options designed to meet the needs of different schools and districts. Our Client Directors work closely with you to understand your goals, scope, and budget, and will partner with you to design a high-quality professional learning experience that fits within your financial framework.

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