WHAT should I expect during a validation session?

What Does the Validation Process Look Like?

This section delves into the purpose and format of the validation process as a key step in the performance assessment cycle. 

    

As educators, we don't always have time in our day to get feedback and exchange ideas with colleagues. However, it is often in this work with peers that we generate our best ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and create alignment from classroom to classroom. The validation process is an opportunity to receive targeted, actionable feedback from colleagues and to learn from their practice. Participating in the validation process helps ensure that your task meets the criteria for a quality performance assessment before it is implemented.

What If I'm Uncertain About Getting/Giving Feedback?

Depending on the opportunities for collaboration in your local context, sharing work with colleagues might feel new or intimidating. The Validation Protocol includes norms and guidelines to keep feedback manageable, relevant, and respectful. Many educators who are initially nervous about the Validation Protocol find it helps them generate new ideas to try in their classroom.