Readers of this book will strengthen their knowledge and skills in selecting, designing, and using assessments that enable all learners to actively participate and monitor their own progress towards learning objectives. As a believer in the power of self-directed learning, this book will guide and support teachers in taking student engagement to the next level. It does a powerful job of translating research and theory into an actionable and sequential plan for empowering students as self-assessors. It is a must-have resource for teachers and school leaders and will be a valuable asset for professional development in that teachers can customize and apply the models and templates for their own setting.



The practical ideas and strategies are immediately usable not only in our classrooms, but throughout our system, in both short cycle assessments as well as in support of national standards. When students are invested in their learning outcomes, whether they are in traditional schools or alternative settings, the practices described in this book are relevant, adaptable, and immediately useful. They are especially significant for our most vulnerable learners.