Chad Lang, Ed.D.

Twin Dad | Asst. Supt. of School Improvement | Adjunct Professor / Author / Solution Tree Associate

[Chad Lang, Ed.D. @Chad_mLang]

📈 Excited to partner w @CLI_Leaders to explore the power of learning progressions for student success! 🚀

Join us for a free event on reforming grading practices.
Uncover how progressions drive growth & enhance learning! Secure your spot now: https://t.co/FcQlk2Z4CR
1/10/24

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

Do you want to educate and partner with parents regarding grade books and report cards? Our practical guide can help. 👇

🔗 https://t.co/kA5cKRZ9Dj

#grading #ad #parents #K12 #ReportCards

@Chad_mLang

[Curriculum Leadership Institute @CLI_Leaders]

Thank you, @mctownsley, @Chad_mLang, @RecalibrateEdu1, and the Forward Ed Network for the important discussion on grading reform on the Modern Grading Reform Podcast. It has been an honor to sponsor this series. https://t.co/9MtUZV4qVw

[@CLIStacey @cli_stacey]

Thanks, @mctownsley and @Chad_mLang, for sharing your experience and expertise through relatable examples. Your work and wisdom are always inspiring!

[Curriculum Leadership Institute @CLI_Leaders]

Sustainable grading reform takes time.

https://t.co/9MtUZV4qVw

Districts that sustain change don’t treat grading reform as “one more initiative.” They embed it within aligned systems.

Learn how CLI can help: https://t.co/bSKHbNkBRZ

@mctownsley @Chad_mLang @RecalibrateEdu1

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

Our4⃣episode mini-series is now online:
1) Grading Reform Isn't Optional Anymore—Here's Why
2) Creating a Grading Purpose Statement That Sticks
3) Communicating Grading Reform to the Public
4) MTSS for Teachers: Supporting Staff Through Grading Reform

🔗https://t.co/kgBPXMmuZQ

[Curriculum Leadership Institute @CLI_Leaders]

Grading reform is not a short-term initiative.

In the final episode of Modern Grading Reform, @Chad_mLang and @mctownsley highlight how districts sustain change by building aligned systems, supporting teachers over time, and leading change intentionally. https://t.co/9MtUZV4qVw

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

Students that understand grading practices =
Parents that understand grading practices.

Read more in our 📙, A Parents' Guide to Grading and Reporting 🔽
https://t.co/2f7WGp3wOe

@Chad_mLang

[Chad Lang, Ed.D. @Chad_mLang]

@JimWichman @casas_jimmy Let’s go!

[Iowa Men’s Basketball @IowaHoops]

Elite Eight.🕺

[Chad Lang, Ed.D. @Chad_mLang]

Love this team !

[Iowa Men’s Basketball @IowaHoops]

FROM SWEET TO ELITE

[Iowa Men’s Basketball @IowaHoops]

The Dance Continues 🕺

[Curriculum Leadership Institute @CLI_Leaders]

Episode 2 is out now! @mctownsley and @Chad_mLang @RecalibrateEdu1 explore how clear purpose, guiding principles, and aligned systems create the foundation for meaningful grading practices.

Listen to this powerful episode on the ForwardEd Network: https://t.co/b7xhwSLnNj

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

Check out our practical guide aimed at helping parents understand the ins and outs of grading and assessment in the 21st century.

📙 https://t.co/OguJyfGru6

#grading #ad #sblchat #K12

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

Bring your leadership team to the 3rd annual Standards-Based Grading Conference!

📅 June 15, 2026
📍 Cedar Falls, IA

Early bird registration deadline coming up on 3/31. Register today for the only leadership-focused SBG conference in the nation!

👉 https://t.co/GxNA2Df4rM

[Chad Lang, Ed.D. @Chad_mLang]

@CoachRodell Remember you well. Even have a picture of us together somewhere in the senior farewell tour in my high school. Great memories - Go Hawks!

[Chad Lang, Ed.D. @Chad_mLang]

@Jon_Dykstra 100%

[Iowa Men’s Basketball @IowaHoops]

SO SWEET!

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HOW SWEET WAS THAT

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

4⃣things we have learned while discussing grading reform with parents

(insights from a book co-authored w/@Chad_mLang)

Blog 👉 https://t.co/jThX3ceUoD
📙 https://t.co/v22ebrqdev #grading #ad #sblchat #parenting #SchoolPartnerships

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

How many levels of learning should our school or district use? [standards-based grading]

❓ What does the research say?
💡 The illusion of precision

🖇️ https://t.co/BSaJDEgYgM