Dr. Douglas Fisher | Sustaining Assessment Through Collaboration

🎙️ In this episode of The Learning Curve, we welcome Dr. Douglas Fisher—professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University and co-author of The Teacher Clarity Playbook. Together, we explore how professional learning communities (PLCs) can serve as a powerful structure for sustaining meaningful assessment practices in schools.

Dr. Fisher shares insights on:

• Defining effective PLCs and their role in combating teacher isolation

• Using diverse forms of assessment evidence to inform instruction

• Building vertical alignment across grade levels

• Creating collaborative teams that support both student learning and teacher retention

Whether you're a classroom teacher, school leader, or instructional coach, this episode offers practical strategies and inspiration for building strong, sustainable learning communities.

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Guest

Dr. Douglas Fisher, Professor at San Diego State University

Producer

Julia McLeod, Assessment & Reporting Consultant

Music by Conor McLeod

Produced with Canva & Riverside