Distance Instruction Training

Formative and Summative Assessment Practices

Measuring what matters for student progress and uncovering unfinished learning is vital now. You will learn strategies for building community through formative assessments whether students are at home, in the classroom, or hybrid. All skills are transferrable. Learn appropriate and equitable formative and summative assessments for all your students through this online series of distance instruction courses offered by the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) in partnership with the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD). To date, this course has improved participant confidence and readiness to teach in remote learning for more than 600 teachers in San Mateo County.

This series includes five synchronous sessions with distance learning experts with experience designing and implementing formative and summative assessments that can be utilized for all students in all environments. There are three grade bands to choose from for all sessions: K-2, 3-6, and 7-12, running parallel or simultaneously. computer sits on the table

Session Dates/Times and Registration

October 8, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Training Session:
Learn best practices, strategies, and tools. Engage with colleagues while applying what you learn.
October 15, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Office Hours:
Trainers will recap from the training session, answer questions, and support participants.
October 22, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Training Session:
Learn best practices, strategies, and tools. Engage with colleagues while applying what you learn.
October 29, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Office Hours:
Trainers will recap from the training session, answer questions, and support participants.
November 5, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Training Session:
Learn best practices, strategies, and tools. Engage with colleagues while applying what you learn.

Additional reading, research, and activities will be provided to try out in your class.

Cost and Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

The training costs $225.00 per teacher for San Mateo County public school teachers. The cost is $300.00 per teacher for San Mateo County private school and non-San Mateo County teachers. Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are available for selected professional development opportunities. For those interested in earning CEUs, application and fees are available upon course completion.

Trainer Biographies

Juli Chang

Juli Chang is a Second Grade Teacher at Ocean Shore School in the Pacifica School District. She has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, is Google Certified-Level 1, and is a Seesaw Ambassador. Juli participated in the Krause Center for Innovation’s MERIT (Making Education Relevant and Interactive through Technology) program in 2018 and Chief Innovation Officer program in 2019. What she loves about teaching is that you are never done learning! Every school year is a chance to reflect, then collaborate with other educators to try something new. Julie is excited to collaborate and learn with you this summer.

Richard Kyle Tashman

Richard Kyle Tashman, who goes by Kyle, has taught elementary school for the last 15 years, from first to fourth grade. He is currently teaching second grade at Laurel School in the Menlo Park City School District. Kyle just finished working with a group of unforgettable and resilient students during the transition to distance learning. He has also enjoyed collaborating with teachers through workshops and conferences, and sharing some great tools to keep classroom daily work even more exciting – not only for students but for teachers as well. Kyle is looking forward to working with more teachers this summer and helping them do amazing and valuable work in the coming year.
Jaime Fagan

Jaime Fagan is a third grade teacher at Loomis Basin Charter School, an International Baccalaureate school. This year, she graduated from Krause Center of Innovation as a Chief Innovation Officer focusing on exploring educational change and educational innovation related to curriculum and instruction, technology infrastructure, strategic planning, and leadership. Last summer, Jaime spent her time exploring how technology, pedagogy, and content blend together in MERIT. Before Loomis, she worked as a Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher for eight years. Jaime also received her Masters in School Administration and Leadership from Notre Dame de Namur.
Melissa Hero

Melissa Hero is a biology teacher and technology coordinator at Carlmont High School in Belmont. She has been training and coaching teachers for fifteen years in the topics of education technology, science and NGSS, and lesson design. Melissa is a CUE Lead Learner, CUE Fall Conference Planning Committee Member, and SVCUE's Vice President. She is also a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, SMART Exemplary Educator, and Microsoft Innovator. Melissa has Leading Edge Certifications in Digital Educator, Online and Blended Teaching, and Professional Learning Leader, and is currently working on ISTE Certification. She is also part of the Exploratorium's California NGSS Teacher Leader program.