Book Conversations Worth Grading

Authentic, research-informed professional learning focused on grading, assessment, and instructional design.

Conversations Worth Grading (CWG) offers consulting, professional learning, and speaking engagements for educators and schools seeking clarity, rigor, and coherence in grading and instructional decision-making.

Led by Dr. Brittany Dawson, CWG’s work is grounded in classroom experience, research-informed practice, and honest professional dialogue. Engagements are designed to support educators in thinking more clearly about instruction, assessment, and grading without trends or performative solutions.

CWG is best suited for schools, districts, and educator groups looking for thoughtful facilitation and principled guidance, rather than packaged programs or compliance-driven PD.

Ways to Work With Conversations Worth Grading

Professional Reading & Discussion Cohorts

Structured, facilitated cohorts centered on grading, assessment, or instructional design texts. These sessions emphasize professional dialogue, reflection, and application to classroom practice.

Best for: PLCs, departments, instructional teams, or districts
Format: 3–5 facilitated sessions (virtual or in person)
Focus: Research, classroom realities, and instructional implications

Workshops & Professional Learning Sessions

Interactive sessions designed to support educators in making intentional, research-informed decisions about grading, assessment, and instructional design in complex classroom environments.

Common focus areas include:

  • Grading for evidence of learning

  • Assessment design aligned to instruction and standards

  • Maintaining rigor amid external pressures

  • Instructional clarity across reading, writing, and language

Format: 60–120 minutes
Delivery: Virtual or in person

Speaking Engagements

Professional speaking for conferences, districts, and schools focused on authentic conversations about grading, assessment, and instructional design.

Sessions are grounded, reflective, and practice-centered designed to prompt thoughtful consideration rather than prescribe one-size-fits-all solutions.

Formats include:

  • Conference sessions

  • District or school keynotes

  • Panel participation

Consultation & Collaborative Planning

Targeted consultation sessions for educators or teams seeking guided conversation and support around instructional design, assessment practices, or grading decisions.

These sessions prioritize professional judgment and clarity, not evaluation or compliance.

Best for:
Instructional leaders, departments, or small teams
Format: Single or short-term engagements

What to Expect

  • Research-informed, practice-centered facilitation

  • Respect for educators’ expertise and context

  • Clear, focused conversations, not trend-driven PD

  • Engagements tailored to your goals and constraints

Booking & Inquiries

Engagements are customized based on scope, audience, and format.

To inquire about availability and pricing, please contact:

Dr. Brittany Dawson

drdawson@conversationsworthgrading.com