Tuesday, June 2nd, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Optional school tour beginning at 10:30 AM

Pre-Zoom Meeting: Building Background Knowledge

• Tuesday, May 19th

• 10:00am – 11:00am PT

• Will be recorded and sent out for those who cannot attend.

Observe an entire Portfolio Defense, learn how the model works, and reflect on how you can apply the concepts in your own context.

The Portfolio Defense is the capstone of a whole-school performance assessment system and the culmination of a student’s four-year journey. Similar to a master’s defense, students stand before a panel of peers, educators, and mentors to demonstrate—to the panel and to themselves—that they are ready to graduate and prepared for a successful future.

A Defense Design Studio consists of two parts:

• Observe a live student defense: Watch a student defend their learning in front of a panel

• Debrief: Talk with an Envision coach and fellow educators about how to translate this nationally recognized assessment model to your own educational context

General Information:

• Day 1: $175 per person or $150 per person for teams of 4+

• Coffee and lunch will be provided, with accommodations for a range of dietary needs

Optional Extended Learning Session (Day 2):

Join us for a deeper dive the following day, Wednesday, June 3rd, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at our home office in Oakland. This extended session is designed for teams who want additional time to reflect, ask questions, and explore how to apply key concepts in their own context.

• Day 2: $125 per person
• Breakfast and a box lunch will be provided, making it easy for participants to travel home later that day.
• Envision Office: 100 Webster St, Ste 300, Oakland, CA 94607

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Additional wonderings? Email courtney@envisionlearning.org.