1. K-12 National Sales Meeting January 7–9, 2013

2. Next-Generation Assessment and Instruction PRESENTERS: Steve Ferrara Doug McCollum

3. Kay Elder, M.Ed. Director, Office of Assessment Gwinnett County Public Schools Next Generation Assessment and Instruction2 25 years of classroom teaching and administrative experience in public schools GCPS was awarded the 2010 Broad Prize for Urban Education for its increased academic achievement Leads the district's transition to next-generation assessments Largest school system in Georgia

4. Beatriz Zarraluqui District Director, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Next Generation Assessment and Instruction3 4th largest school district in the nation 2012 Broad Prize for Urban Education recipient Referendum for technology

5. Dona DePriest Curriculum Support Specialist, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Next Generation Assessment and Instruction4 4th largest school district in the nation 25 years of classroom teaching and district experience at M-DCPS Title III Grant Coordinator iWorld initiative, putting iPads in the hands of ESOL immigrant students

6. THANKS! Activity: Answer questions on the handout Educator Effectiveness5