Some 100 members of the administrative and leadership staff of Troup County School System spent two days together at the new Administrative Services Center on Davis Road engaging in professional development. 

“This is a re-invigoration and self-examination of the grading process,” said Jack Morman, principal of Hollis Hand Elementary School.  “I can’t remember a single class during my undergraduate education that focused on grading.  It is exciting that we are moving as a system to address this component influencing student achievement.”

The group spent the day Thursday exploring the new concepts and strategies proposed by Guskey as they apply to Troup County schools and students.  Guskey will return in November to address the topic with the entire faculty.

“These have been two dynamic days of learning for all of us,” said Edwin Smith, superintendent of schools.  “How we grade and why we grade can have a great impact on student motivation and, ultimately, student learning.  If we can embrace all that we’ve learned and put it into practice, it will surely pay off in terms of student success.”