Raising expectations is a class designed to address how to identify and implement a new set of standards in the classroom. These standards are designed to be easily implemented into a classroom and are based on real strategies and assessments already being used in classrooms, demonstrated by real-life examples. At the core of this course is the concept that students need to be pushed to excel by teaching what matters most.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Judge the effectiveness of using authentic learning to demonstrate content mastery. InTASC 1,8
• Identify and describe the 4 responsible standards and why they are needed today. InTASC 1,2,3
• Develop strategies that can be used immediately in the classroom to raise student achievement. InTASC 6,7,8
• Create assessments that accurately reflect the goals of the 4 responsible standards. InTASC 1,2,3,5,6,7,8
• Provide a framework for change that can be implemented throughout the school or district to help raise the overall achievement of the school. InTASC 9,10