AISI (the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement) is a project funded by the Alberta government to improve student learning. Assessment for Learning is the focus of the AISI project for all Golden Hills schools from 2009-2012.

The project has been designed to improve student learning through the implementation of assessment for learning strategies.  These strategies are the activities that teachers and students engage in while the students are learning.  Through the use of these strategies students are aware of where they are going with their learning, where they are at now, and how to close the gap between the two.  This necessitates a high degree of student engagement and requires students to actively assume responsibility for their learning. 

Teachers share learning targets with their students using student friendly language, as well as provide them with meaningful assignments where expectations are made clear.  Teachers develop criteria with their students, offer descriptive feedback and show models of expected work.  In addition, teachers engage students in peer and self-assessment which involves students in tracking, reflecting upon, revising and communicating their own progress. AISI goals will have a positive impact on students, teachers and principals.

For more information contact  lead teacher, Jodi Carlson,  or access the AISI website.