Making Personalized Learning Work: A Smater Approach to Formative Assessment
Personalized learning aims to meet students where they are, but implementing it effectively across classrooms is challenging. With numerous standards and diverse student strengths, school leaders must ensure teachers have the tools to assess mastery and make targeted instructional decisions without increasing their workload. This session introduces a new formative assessment infrastructure that simplifies the process. Learn how ready-made assessments provide real-time data, and grab-and-go instructional resources help teachers take immediate action, making personalized learning a practical, sustainable reality, not just an ideal.
Presented by
West Coast Regional Manager
Pearson - School Assessments
As a Regional Manager, Mary brings over a decade of experience in education and clinical assessment with Pearson, the world’s leading learning company. She specializes in assessment strategies aligned with learning goals, offering a comprehensive view of student progress. A first-generation college graduate and proud Latina leader, Mary is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in her work. She collaborates with district leaders nationwide on areas such as MTSS, behavior, gifted assessment, and balanced assessment strategies. Mary's presentations emphasize using formative, summative, and authentic assessments to fairly measure student achievement and support meaningful growth.