Critical Question #2: How will we know they learned it?
Knowing whether students have learned essential ELA skills requires intentional, consistent, and collaborative assessment practices. Quality assurance means using clear success criteria, common assessments, and shared scoring practices to ensure that evidence of learning is reliable and aligned across classrooms. Secondary ELA teams analyze student work together to determine whether students can read complex texts, write effectively, think critically, and communicate with clarity.
Through this process, teachers establish a common understanding of proficiency, monitor progress toward essential standards, and identify patterns that guide instructional decisions. By examining meaningful evidence and engaging in collective reflection, we ensure that every student receives high-quality instruction and that our grading practices accurately reflect what students know and are able to do.