Targeted Assessment- Improving Our Aim in Math 6-8

This session is for middle school math teachers who want to increase the usefulness of their assessments, have low standardized test scores, or apathetic students. We will spend our time together exploring ways to adjust our current assessments to make them more actionable for both teachers and students. Assessments don't need to be summative, they can be a useful tool in the learning process if created thoughtfully. We'll use the Performance Level Descriptors as our guide and show you how to get students engaged in the assessment process.

Workshop Details:

• Date: February 24. 2027

• Time: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm EST

• Location: SIEC, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546

• Fee: SIEC Member - $175/Non-member $245

• Other Details:

  • Please bring a laptop computer so online resources can be accessed.

  • A catered lunch will be provided.

  • Participants will receive Professional Growth Points.

  • Deadline to register is 2 weeks before each workshop.

  • See the embedded registration form below.

This workshop is day 2 of a 3 day learning series. During registration, you may choose to register for all 3 workshops together, or pick and choose specific day(s).

Presenter Information: Jeff Harker

Jeff Harker is a 32 year veteran of public secondary mathematics education in Indiana.  During his tenure he cultivated his role as teacher leader in the classroom and out of the classroom as a cross country coach for 30 years.  He was also a literacy coach for 5 years during his career.  He has presented at the school, district, state and national levels on topics such as struggling learners, questioning, grading, reading strategies, differentiation, and self-direction.  He has always enjoyed his role as teacher, both for students and adults.  

Jeff obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Ball State University.  (Chirp chirp!)  Then went on to receive a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University.  After spending a year teaching in North Carolina, he returned to his roots in Northern Indiana at Warsaw Community Schools and a short stint teaching for Ivy Tech, finally ending up in the Indianapolis area in Lawrence Township where he spent the last 25 years.  After retiring from teaching he found his way back to his passion for professional development and helping teachers at CIESC.

As a Professional Learning Specialist with Keep Indiana Learning and CIESC, Jeff is focused on helping teachers hone their craft and helping their students become independent, successful learners