Books

Using Formative Assessment in an RTI Framework

Kay Burke, Eileen Depka

Response to intervention (RTI) and formative assessment have the potential to positively impact student achievement. Understand the basics of RTI and its connection to formative assessment, and base instructional decisions on the results of effective formative assessment practices. Learn how to adjust instruction to increase levels of student understanding and achievement with the information, tools, and techniques presented in this practical guide.

From Standards to Rubrics in 6 Steps — Third Edition

In this new edition of her best-selling, comprehensive guide, internationally recognized assessment expert Kay Burke provides educators with a six-step process that makes it easier than ever to link teaching and assessment to standards.

A wonderfully practical book that contains real examples from real teachers, helpful checklists, and rubrics. I particularly like the application and reflection pages.

Julie Davis, Executive Director
The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators

From Standards to Rubrics in Six Steps outlines an easy-to-follow process for designing and organizing standards-based instruction that engages students in performance-based learning. Kay Burke effectively shows teachers how to use checklists and rubrics to put students in the driver's seat of their own assessment for learning.

Nancy Larimer, Professional Learning Supervisor
Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA

How to Assess Authentic Learning - Multimedia Kit

The multimedia package includes:

• The fifth edition of How to Assess Authentic Learning, with more than 50 examples of formative assessments, real classroom examples, embedded performance tasks, user-friendly checklists, rubrics, graphic organizers, and implementation strategies
• A content-rich 69-minute DVD featuring Kay Burke describing the process for differentiating classroom assessments to help students achieve academic excellence
• An easy-to-use facilitator’s guide with segment prompts, workshop outlines, activities, and discussion questions that connect the book’s content with the DVD

Balanced Assessment: From Formative to Summative

Kay Burke's latest book entitled Balanced Assessment: From Formative to Summative was published in early March by Solution Tree Press. Click here to see the Table of Contents, the Introduction, a Sample Chapter on Checklists, and the Back Cover with an Overview of the Book and a Quote by Lisa Almeida.....etc. You can purchase the book through the Solution Tree Web Site.

How to Assess Authentic Learning — Fifth Edition

This updated edition helps K–12 teachers build observation checklists, develop unit plans, and design performance tasks and rubrics that address mandated academic standards.

Take graduate courses on Effective Assessment, K-12 and Classroom Assessment for Today's Teacher, K-12, from Marygrove College. Both courses feature expert commentary by Kay Burke and the Effective Assessment Course uses How to Assess Authentic Learning,5th ed. as the textbook. Go to teachscape.com/KayBurke for information and $100 discount on all graduate courses.

Burke has challenged teachers everywhere to raise their standards and design classroom assessments that show evidence of understanding and performance on complex tasks. The expert examples in this book provide teachers with a complete road map so that assessment is truly at the heart of instruction.

Diane Ray, Assistant Director for Teacher Leader Development
Professional Association of Georgia Educators

The Portfolio Connection — Student Work Linked to Standards — Third Edition

This third edition covers implementing portfolios that incorporate standards. Includes examples for students with special needs, plus expanded information on e-portfolios and NCLB's impact on assessment.

As a new teacher, I am always looking for ideas that will make me feel more confident. Using a portfolio will help me show evidence that the students are making progress toward meeting state standards.

Stephanie Jones, Teacher
Forrest City High School, AR

A good overview of the entire portfolio process, from its philosophical foundations to the celebration of student achievement.

Michael F. Dwyer, English Department Chair
Otter Valley Union High School, Brandon, VT

What to Do with the Kid Who...Developing Cooperation, Self-Discipline, and Responsibility in the Classroom

Presents updated research on 19 educational issues, plus 38 strategies and templates to help teachers implement RTI and user-friendly disciplinary approaches in K–12 diverse classrooms.

The author provides tons of up-to-date research, but explains what that means for teachers and the classroom environment. The numerous strategies are explained in easy-to-implement ways, and the scenarios provide a model of interaction between teachers and students.

Jennifer W. Ramamoorthi, Professional Development School Coordinator
Illinois State University

Thoroughly researched and written in a user-friendly way without compromising the integrity of the information.

Marguerite Lawler-Rohner, Art Teacher
Cape Elizabeth Middle School, ME

Facilitator's Guide to What to Do With the Kid Who...

Demonstrate how teachers can use proven disciplinary ideas and strategies in diverse classrooms!

Based on the third edition of Kay Burke's best-selling book What to Do With the Kid Who . . ., this guide gives staff developers and workshop leaders the tools to facilitate book study groups, seminars, and professional development events that demonstrate how teachers can proactively address common disciplinary issues before they become major problems. Facilitators will be able to show how teachers can establish a caring classroom climate that fosters a spirit of cooperation, respect, and love for learning while encouraging students to interact courteously with their teachers and peers. Participants will discover classroom management tips and RTI strategies, and electronic templates for 20 strategies from the book to address for students who have:

• Trouble accepting responsibility for their choices and actions
• Weak interpersonal skills
• Behavioral problems or special needs
• A tendency to cause disruptions

The chapter-by-chapter study guide follows the same format as the companion book and features:

• Workshop activities
• Chapter summaries
• "Big ideas" and "essential questions"
• Suggestions for practical applications
• Reflections
• Handouts, overheads, and templates of 20 strategies on a CD-ROM
• Sample agendas for half-day, one-day, and two-day workshops
• A workshop evaluation form

Mentoring Guidebook Level 1 — Starting the Journey

This updated edition of Mentoring Guidebook Level 1:   Starting the Journey defines the mentor's role and provides tools for building trust and effective communication. New selections include information on successful observation and multiple intelligences.

This guidebook covers the basic principles of mentoring and important teaching practices shared by mentors, including:

• Teaching with the multiple intelligences
• Assessing student work
• Managing an interactive classroom
• Handling disruptive students

Selections from experts in the field make this an invaluable resource for beginning the mentoring process.

Mentoring Guidebook Level 2 — Exploring Teaching Strategies

This second volume in a two-part mentoring series uses the foundations presented in Mentoring Guidebook Level 1:   Starting the Journey and further explores the key skills and strategies of a successful mentoring relationship. Each skill is examined in greater detail and includes:

• Observation and data-gathering techniques
• Integrated lesson planning
• Brain-compatible teaching
• Cooperative learning
• Performance tasks
• Portfolios
• The professional development process

Mentoring Guidebook Level 2: Exploring Teaching Strategies also explores the importance of establishing successful communication strategies and building effective learning communities of paraprofessionals, parents, volunteers, and teachers.