Join us this fall for an insightful, engaging, and solution-focused virtual conference dedicated to tackling the most persistent and challenging fires in grading practices today. Designed specifically for educators, administrators, and school leaders, this event will provide practical guidance to help you identify, prevent, and extinguish common grading pitfalls that often spark confusion, frustration, and resistance.

We are excited to feature a dynamic keynote session from Rick Wormeli, an influential leader and powerful voice in grading and assessment reform. Rick will explore why, despite years of work on grading practices, fires continue to ignite—and how schools can proactively address and resolve these persistent issues.

The conference will also highlight a focused feature session led by Ken O'Connor, one of the nation's leading experts on grading practices. Ken will offer clarity and practical strategies for addressing and resolving some of the most controversial hotspots in grading today, equipping you to confidently manage these challenges and build stronger consensus in your school community.

Throughout the day, engaging breakout sessions will provide targeted support for educators at every stage of the grading reform journey. Each session is designed to offer practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tools that can be implemented immediately in your classroom, school, or district.

You’ll walk away from this conference equipped with practical strategies, clear examples, and proven tools to immediately strengthen your grading systems and effectively handle challenges when they arise. Our interactive "fireside chat" will conclude the day by providing direct, actionable solutions to your most pressing grading questions and concerns.

Register today and join a community of educators committed to clarity, consistency, and meaningful grading practices. Leave with the confidence, insights, and resources you need to put out grading fires before they start—and reignite your passion for standards-based grading.

Pricing includes access to attend all live sessions and access to all recordings until February 27, 2026 and a copy of "Extinguishing the Fires in Grading & Assessment Reform" book - 1 book per individual registration and 10 books with School-Wide registration.