1. Welcome to Formative Assessment for Maryland Educators
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2. Agenda

3. CoP
Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.
Members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information.
They develop a shared repertoire of resources: experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems—in short a shared practice.

4. Communities develop their practice through a variety of activities
The following table provides a few typical examples:
Problem Solving
“Can we work together to create learning centers for the next unit”?
Requesting Information
“Where can I find resources for digital tools”?
Seeking Experience
“Has anyone dealt with a student that refuses to ______”?
Sharing Assets
“I have a Padlet on Formative Assessment. I can send you the link.”
Coordination and Synergy
“We can combine our resources and each of us pull together two ideas related to formative assessment tools.”
Visits
“Can we come and see your classroom? We need to see what formative assessment looks like in action.”
Discussing Developments
“What do you think about the new assessment application in BCPS One?” How do you use it?

5. Superhero Activity What are your super powers?
What special gadgets/tools do you have?
Who are your sidekicks?
Why are you a super hero?

7. What is FAME?
Yearlong collaborative professional development process/ CPD course
3 CPD credits/45 hours
Blended Learning

8. Components of FAME

10. Overview of the 5 Modules

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18. Please Register and Log In
Registering for FAME through MSDE
School
List School Name
C & I Session 1, Session 2, or Session 3
Role
Teacher
Logging into MSDE’s Blackboard site

19. Log-In

20. Next Steps – Prior to the First CoP
Complete all of Module 1 (Lessons 1-4)

21. Next Steps – Prior to the First CoP
Complete the Module 1 Application Activity