Don Smith | Educational Consultant

Don Smith

Don Smith has 20 years of professional experience in public schools. He is the Director of Professional Services at FIRST Educational Resources. Don previously served as the Director of Teaching and Learning for the Winneconne Community School District, in Wisconsin. Prior to that, Don was the Director of Teaching and Learning in the School District of Waupaca. Don also served as the Principal at Fond du Lac STEM Academy and Fond du Lac STEM Institute, as well as the District Assessment Coordinator for the Fond du Lac Area School District (WI). Don is a co-author on Extinguishing the Fires of Assessment and Grading Reform, as well as a co-author of the laminated guide, Leveraging the Block Schedule for Student Learning Growth. He is also the Co-Host for the popular show, Fires in Grading. Don continually leads professional development sessions centered on research based practices in instruction, assessment and grading.

Publications

Extinguishing the Fires within Assessment and Grading Reform book cover
Extinguishing the Fires within Assessment and Grading Reform
Leveraging the Block Schedule for Student Learning Growth book cover
Leveraging the Block Schedule for Student Learning Growth

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