OVERVIEW

This microcredential course, based on Dave Nagel’s Grading Visible Learners is designed to help educators examine and strengthen their grading and assessment practices to better support student learning, growth, and ownership. Throughout the course, participants will explore how grading can move beyond points, completion, and compliance to become a meaningful part of the learning process. Through reflection and practical application activities, educators will evaluate their current grading practices, consider the impact those practices have on learners, and apply research-informed strategies that help students better understand where they are in their learning, where they are going, and what they can do next. Participants will demonstrate their learning by developing and implementing grading and assessment practices that make learning more visible and empower students to become increasingly confident, reflective, and independent learners.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Coursework is delivered through ASDN’s Canvas platform. Your login details will be included in the ASDN registration confirmation email sent immediately after you register.
  • Work must be completed by December 7, 2026.
  • You may earn ONE 500-Level credit for completing this course.  Registration for the credit is separate.  Once you submit your final assignment, the instructor of record will review your work and provide you with a link to register for credit.  December 11, 2026 is the deadline to register for university credit.

TUITION

Registration fees for this course are fully covered by the Raise the Bar Grant. Staff from the following districts may register at no cost: Alaska Gateway, BSSD, Kodiak, Kuspuk, Nenana, Nome, and Petersburg.