K-12 National Sales Meeting

January 7–9, 2013

Next-Generation Assessment and Instruction

PRESENTERS:Steve Ferrara

Doug McCollum

Kay Elder, M.Ed. Director, Office of AssessmentGwinnett County Public Schools

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• 25 years of classroom teaching and administrative experience in public schools

• GCPS was awarded the 2010 Broad Prize for Urban Education for its increased academic achievement

• Leads the district's transition to next-generation assessments

Largest school system in Georgia

Beatriz ZarraluquiDistrict Director, Miami-Dade County Public Schools

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4th largest school district in the nation

• 2012 Broad Prize for Urban Education recipient

• Referendum for technology

Dona DePriestCurriculum Support Specialist, Miami-Dade County Public Schools

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4th largest school district in the nation

• 25 years of classroom teaching and district experience at M-DCPS

• Title III Grant Coordinator

• iWorld initiative, putting iPads in the hands of ESOL immigrant students

THANKS!Activity: Answer questions on the handout

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