As with all of our services and training materials, our goal is to assist educators in the design of balanced assessment systems, and to help educators develop effective classroom assessment practices. Video conferencing allows us to engage teachers and administrators in sessions that retain the high-quality message and content of ATI, are tailored to local needs, and are cost effective for both small and large groups. We can introduce to your school or district the concepts of assessment for learning and the principles behind it that drive classroom practice.

With interactive video conferencing we can help local staff developers lead and manage the learning team process as they help others become assessment literate. We can also provide follow-up and maintenance for any ATI on-site workshops, and can work directly with trainers or learning teams on assessment content issues or learning team facilitation. In all cases our goal is to assist in the transfer of training into the classroom.

In addition to large-group presentation and small-group workshops, interactive video conferencing allows us to provide educators with direct consultation on a variety of assessment topics, such as evaluating the current level of assessment literacy, communicating effectively about student learning, and the development of sound assessment policies. And the time and expenses saved by eliminating the need to travel to out-of-district or state training sites allows district leaders to put more of their budgets into providing effective professional development to educators-and less into the mechanics of delivery. Video conferencing allows us to serve educators in remote schools or small schools with the services that can bring quality assessment to every classroom.

Use this chart to calculate the potential savings for your own school/district.

For more information about ATI's video conferencing services and estimated costs please contact us by email, or call 1-800-480-3060 and ask for Steve Chappuis.