This webinar brings together district leaders and assessment experts to explore how formative assessment can shift data use from compliance to instructional impact.

The conversation focuses on building systems where assessment data helps educators understand students more deeply and make timely instructional decisions at every level.

Meet the Speakers

• Dan Cogan-Drew — Co-Founder & Chief Academic Officer, Newsela
• Dr. Sarah Brown — President, System Impact Consulting
• Deann Ragsdale — Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services, La Mesa–Spring Valley School District

What You’ll Learn

• How formative assessment supports a balanced assessment strategy
• Ways districts use data to drive instructional improvement, not just reporting
• How PLCs and leadership teams can act on real-time student data

Key Themes Discussed

• Building a data-driven culture that supports teaching and learning
• Aligning classroom data with district-level goals
• Using common formative assessments to guide instruction

Who Should Watch This Webinar?

This webinar is designed for:

• District administrators
• Curriculum and assessment leaders
• Instructional leadership teams
• Educators focused on assessment strategy and data use