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Virginia School Consortium for Learning

Using Data to Drive Real Learning Cohort Workshops

K-12 Teachers, Teacher Leaders, Support Specialists, Data Team Members, Building Level Administrators, Content Coordinators, and Instructional Coaches

October 27,  February 9  &  June 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Presented by:
    John Almarode & Kelley Turner
  • Registration Fee (Members):
    $250
  • Registration Fee (Non-Member):
    $350
  • Type of Workshop:
  • Location:
    Multiple Locations

Workshop Details

This workshop is no longer accepting registrations.

Please contact our Professional Learning Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

 

Too often, students—especially those from marginalized backgrounds—are denied access to grade-level learning. Well-meaning teachers, eager to ensure success, may over-scaffold lessons, unintentionally limiting student agency and growth. Meanwhile, schools collect mountains of data—but is it the right data? More importantly, do educators know how to use formative data to drive real learning?

This assessment cohort’s high-impact professional learning experiences will be scheduled onsite and virtually throughout the year. We will shift the way you think about assessment and evaluation. Instead of seeing those as endpoints, you’ll learn to use assessment and evaluation as powerful tools to deepen student learning, refine instruction, and promote mastery through job-embedded applications in your school. We also will visit Madison High School and learn from educators about developing and implementing a competency-driven assessment model grounded in standards.

What Participants Will Gain:

  • Master the Evaluator Mindset – Understand how to assess learning in real-time and adjust instruction effectively.
  • Make Data Work for You – Learn how to collect, analyze, and act on meaningful student data.
  • Use Scaffolding & Feedback with Purpose – Move beyond over-scaffolding and equip students with the tools to succeed independently.
  • Design Grade-Level Learning Tasks – Ensure every student engages in appropriately challenging, standard-aligned work.

Recertification Certificate

Recertification Certificates will be given at the end of the PD workshop series after completion of an electronic exit survey.

Audience

K-12 Teachers, Teacher Leaders, Support Specialists, Data Team Members, Building Level Administrators, Content Coordinators, and Instructional Coaches

Presenters

Event Schedule

  • October 27, 2025
       James Madison University
       9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • February 9, 2026
       Madison High School, Fairfax County Public Schools
       9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 2026
  • June 16, 2026
       Spotsylvania County Public Schools Professional Development Center
       9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Virtual sessions (TBA) will also occur on specific topics in November and March. These will be recorded and shared.

Workshop Series Cost

The workshop fee is $250 for each participant who is a member of a school division that is a member of VaSCL. You can check here for member divisions.

The registration fee for participants from Non-Member school divisions is $350.

If you would like to pay now by credit card or through a PayPal/credit account, you will be given an opportunity to do so below.

If payment is not made by credit card/PayPal account at registration, the person whom you identified as the Billing Contact will be sent an invoice for payment of your registration fee.

Refund Policy

VaSCL has a no refund policy for workshop registrations.

If a participant is unable to attend the workshop please let Alison Dwier-Selden (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) know as soon as possible.

We are happy to allow a substitute to attend in your place. Allison will need to know the person’s name and email address for confirmation.

Registration Information

In the next 24 hours you will receive a confirmation email. Be sure to check for this email as this is what guarantees that you have a spot in this workshop or webinar. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folder. It is also possible that your division technology department blocks some emails from outside organizations.

If you do not receive a confirmation AND it is not in your junk/spam folder, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let her know.  You can also ask your technology department to unblock emails with addresses that end in vascl.org. That will ensure that participants get the communication emails sent to them before the event. 

Registration Confirmation

In the next 24 hours you will receive a confirmation email. Be sure to check for this email as this is what guarantees that you have a spot in this workshop or webinar. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folder. It is also possible that your division technology department blocks some emails from outside organizations.

If you do not receive a confirmation AND it is not in your junk/spam folder, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let her know.  You can also ask your technology department to unblock emails with addresses that end in vascl.org. That will ensure that participants get the communication emails sent to them before the event. 

Contact VaSCL

If you have questions or concerns or would like to receive more information about this workshop, please contact our Professional Learning Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Using Data to Drive Real Learning Cohort Workshops
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Multiple Locations

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