Developing and Using Proficiency Scales in the Classroom
Little Rock, Arkansas | March 4, 2026
Learn what effective teachers do to target and measure improved student learning. High-quality learning goals set an appropriate level of difficulty, drive the selection of targeted instructional activities, and align with assessment tools that allow teachers and students to measure progress. Explore the research on goal setting and two different kinds of learning goals. Then learn how to design goals that align with proficiency scales, measure student performance, and track results.
- Distinguish between true learning goals and classroom activities or assignments.
- Understand the difference between declarative and procedural knowledge.
- Translate broad standards into specific learning goals.
- Design goals at varying levels of difficulty and differentiate content for student needs.
VenueSolution Tree Arkansas Training Center 425 W Capitol Ave Suite #1300 Little Rock, Arkansas |
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Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Wednesday, March 4th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
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| 8:00–11:30 a.m. | Using proficiency scales in the classroom |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
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Break and lunch times will be announced onsite.
Agenda is subject to change.
Accommodations
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Marzano Resources. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.
If driving in and parking at the training center, please park in the designated deck located at 607 S Spring St Little Rock AR 72201 each day connected to the Simmons Tower. Solution Tree will validate parking, so be sure to bring your parking stub with you to the workshop.
Workshops held at the Little Rock and Des Moines Training Centers do not include a hotel room block. For your convenience, we provide a list of nearby hotels to assist with travel planning. Attendees may book accommodations directly through the hotel’s website or by calling the hotel. You are not required to stay at any of the suggested hotels. When making reservations, attendees may mention they are attending a Solution Tree or Marzano Resources workshop; however, no discounted rates are available.
Hotels
Suggested Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Little Rock
424 W Markham St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501.372.4371
Suggested Hotel
AC Hotel Little Rock Downtown
201 West Capitol Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501.500.8700
VenueSolution Tree Arkansas Training Center 425 W Capitol Ave Suite #1300 Little Rock, Arkansas |
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Included with your registration
A Handbook for Developing and Using Proficiency Scales in the Classroom
Discover a clear path for creating and utilizing high-quality proficiency scales. Through this practical handbook, you will gain access to a comprehensive toolkit of strategies, methods, and examples for a variety of content areas and grade levels.
Event Journal
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