Developing Standards-Based Report Cards

Develop standards-based report cards that are meaningful to students, parents and educators! Although schools have moved toward standards-based curriculum and instruction, grading practices and reporting systems have remained largely unchanged. Helping school leaders gain support for transitioning from traditional to standards-based report cards, this practical resource guides educators in aligning assessment and reporting practices with standards-based education and providing more detailed reports of children's learning and achievement. A standards-based report card breaks down each subject area into specific elements of learning to offer parents and educators a more thorough description of each child's progress toward proficiency. This accessible volume Provides a clear framework for developing standards-based report cards Shows how to communicate with parents, students and other stakeholders about changes Illustrates how to achieve grading consistency without increasing teachers' workloads or violating their professional autonomy Filled with examples of standards-based report cards that can be adapted to a school's needs, Developing Standards-Based Report Cards shows district and school administrators how to establish reporting practices that facilitate learning. Table of Contents: Getting Started The Importance of Standards Defining the Purpose Developing Reporting Standards Essential Steps in Development: Part I Essential Steps in Development: Part II Special Cases: Secondary Schools, Special Education and Gifted Education Additional Development Issues Beyond the Report Card: Developing a Reporting System References Index