Effective Communicator: Authentic Assessment & Reflection

Being an Effective Communicator means more than speaking and writing well—it’s about listening deeply, presenting ideas clearly, adjusting for your audience, and connecting through language (both written and verbal), tone, imagery, and purpose.

Communication is at the heart of learning, leadership, and life.

Explore how this competency develops from kindergarten through graduation, and access rubrics, reflection tools, and authentic assessment ideas to bring it to life in your classroom.

Note: Every authentic learning experience involves multiple competencies. Use the tools on this page and across others to plan meaningful and integrated learning.