Leading Standards-Based Learning Workshop
Rockford, Illinois | October 19–20, 2026
Revolutionize your teaching practices. Standards-based learning is a transformative journey that goes beyond minor tweaks; rather, it overhauls your curriculum, assessment, and reporting, sparking the most impactful initiatives for school leaders.
This 2-Day Workshop will emphasize the importance of starting with the rationale and process for prioritizing standards in standards-based grading rather than starting with the grading system.
Experience a thoughtful and practical implementation process for each element of an effective standards-based grading system—highlighting the potential pitfalls, opportunities, and challenges.
Learning Outcomes
- Review the rationale and process for prioritizing standards and learn how standards-based grading involves more than just tweaking an existing system.
- Understand the what, why, and how of proficiency scale development.
- Learn how to create, refine, or be a consumer of quality classroom-based assessments.
- Explore ways to determine meaningful grades.
- Examine practical considerations for leading this transformational work in your school or district.
VenueEmbassy Suites By Hilton Rockford Riverfront 416 S Main St Rockford, Illinois |
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Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Monday, October 19th
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. |
Introductions and overview of the session Session outcomes, logistics of training, opening activity |
| 8:45–9:45 a.m. |
Initial First Steps: -Prioritizing standards -Proficiency Scales |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. |
Continue Initial First Steps: -Proficiency Scales -Implementation and Communication Plans |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00–2:15 p.m. |
Next Steps: -Aligning Instruction and Assessment |
| 2:15–2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30–3:45 p.m. |
Continue Next Steps: -Aligning Instruction and Assessment |
| 3:45–4:00 p.m. | Closing activity |
Tuesday, October 20th
| 8:00–8:30 a.m. | Review of session outcomes, logistics of training, review of content from previous day |
| 8:30–9:45 a.m. | Grading and Reporting Practices |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Continue Grading and Reporting Practices |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00–2:15 p.m. | The Importance of Collaboration in a Standards-Based Learning Environment |
| 2:15–2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30–3:45 p.m. | Successful Implementation and Effective Monitoring of Standards-Based Learning |
| 3:45–4:00 p.m. | Closing activity |
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.
Hotels
Primary Hotel
Embassy Suites By Hilton Rockford Riverfront
416 S Main St
Rockford, Illinois 61101
815.668.7878
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $164/night
Deadline: September 27, 2026, or until group rate is sold out
Parking information: Complimentary
VenueEmbassy Suites By Hilton Rockford Riverfront 416 S Main St Rockford, Illinois |
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Leading Standards-Based Learning
Standards-based learning is a great step forward for schools, but it must be implemented correctly to ensure the best educational experience possible. In this comprehensive implementation guide, the authors outline a research-backed, five-phase plan for leading the transition to a standards-based grading system.
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