Developing Standards-Based Report Cards - Thomas R. Guskey

Develop standards-based report cards that are meaningful to students, parents, and educators!

Helping school leaders gain support for transitioning from traditional to standards-based report cards, this book guides educators in aligning assessment and reporting practices with standards-based education and providing more detailed reports of children’s learning and progress. This accessible volume: 

• Provides a clear framework for developing standards-based report cards
• Shows how to communicate with parents, students, and other stakeholders about changes
• Illustrates how to achieve grading consistency without increasing teachers’ workloads or violating their professional autonomy
• Includes examples of standards-based report cards that can be adapted to a school’s needs