In traditional grading systems, learners are often reduced to numbers in a gradebook—ranked, sorted, and defined by points and percentages. But imagine a world where students are valued for their growth, individuality, and progress over time. A shift to competency-based assessment, grading, and reporting makes this vision a reality.

In this webinar, we’ll explore the hidden messages conveyed through traditional grading, why it’s time to shift our approach, and innovative examples of competency-based systems from across the country.

Participants will walk away with access to a comprehensive Competency-Based Reporting Playbook that outlines the steps for designing a new approach to assessment and grading in their own context. Join us in redefining success and how we measure it, so every learner can know who they are, thrive in community, and actively engage in the world as their best selves.

Because this webinar is less than 5 hours no recertification points will be awarded.

A ZOOM link will be sent prior to the workshop.

Teachers Grades 6-12, Instructional Coaches, & Administrators

Free to all VaSCL members as well as non-members.

VaSCL has a no refund policy for workshop registrations.

If a participant is unable to attend the workshop please let Alison Dwier-Selden (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) know as soon as possible.

We are happy to allow a substitute to attend in your place. Allison will need to know the person’s name and email address for confirmation.

In the next 24 hours you will receive a confirmation email. Be sure to check for this email as this is what guarantees that you have a spot in this workshop or webinar. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folder. It is also possible that your division technology department blocks some emails from outside organizations. If you do not receive a confirmation AND it is not in your junk/spam folder, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let her know.  You can also ask your technology department to unblock emails with addresses that end in vascl.org. That will ensure that participants get the communication emails sent to them before the event. 

In the next 24 hours you will receive a confirmation email. Be sure to check for this email as this is what guarantees that you have a spot in this workshop or webinar. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folder. It is also possible that your division technology department blocks some emails from outside organizations.

If you do not receive a confirmation AND it is not in your junk/spam folder, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let her know.  You can also ask your technology department to unblock emails with addresses that end in vascl.org. That will ensure that participants get the communication emails sent to them before the event. 

If you have questions or concerns, or would like to receive more information about this workshop, please contact our Professional Learning Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..