Turn the Grading System you're Stuck with into one that Reflects Student Learning
You don’t have to choose between compliance and integrity. In this live back‑to‑school webinar, you’ll learn how to honour the realities of percentage-based reporting while still making grades accurate, equitable, and motivating for students. Walk away with a practical framework you can put into action right away, without adding more to your plate.
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
3:00 P.M. PT | 6:00 pm ET
K–12 teachers and administrators often feel trapped by outdated percentage-based grading systems that haven’t kept pace with research-backed instructional practices. In this free webinar, Tom Schimmer, author of the best-selling Grading from the Inside Out and a leader in standards-based grading across 26 countries, will walk you through a simple, three-part approach to modernize grading within your existing percentage-based system. Walk away with clarity, confidence, and practical tools you can use immediately.
In this free webinar, you’ll discover how to:
✔︎ Bridge Research and Reality.
Apply modern assessment practices within the reality of percentage reporting.
✔︎ Simplify Grading Decisions.
Use a clear 3‑part framework that reduces frustration, saves time, and keeps grades meaningful.
✔︎ Boost Equity and Motivation.
Ensure your grades reflect learning, not compliance, so students stay invested in their growth.
Start this school year with a grading system that supports student success!
Spots are limited, but if you register, you will get access to the webinar recording if you are unable to join live.
What people are saying...
"Tom is an excellent presenter! His stories in relation to the content are engaging. We had many teachers say how wonderful of a speaker he is. This kind of compliment doesn’t come often!”
School Administrator
Ontario
"Fantastic with useable examples. One of the most useful Pro D opportunities I have attended.”
Teacher
British Columbia
"Tom is an intelligent, witty, and captivating speaker. His honesty and authenticity are refreshing. While he is an expert, he did not patronize.”
Teacher
Ontario
"Tom worked to meet the specific needs of our district, which we really appreciate! Tom answered difficult questions with confidence and wisdom. His humour was also appreciated."
Secondary Teacher
British Columbia
"We really appreciate your humour, confidence, and how you present complex ideas in ways that are easy to grasp. Thank you! We’re hoping to do a series with you in the future!”
