Tom Schimmer
Keynote Speaker: Expert in Education Assessments, Grading Practices & Educational Leadership; Author of "Ten Things that Matter from Assessment to Grading"
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Tom Schimmer Biography
Tom Schimmer is an authority on educational assessment, grading, and feedback, known for influencing how educators approach student evaluation. His books, including "Grading from the Inside Out," "Essential Assessment," and "Balanced Grading," provide practical frameworks that emphasize learning over numerical scores and are widely used in schools globally. As a keynote speaker, Schimmer is recognized for translating complex educational concepts into actionable strategies, making him a frequent presenter at conferences and professional development events.
Schimmer's career includes experience as a district administrator overseeing assessment practices and work as an independent consultant collaborating with educational organizations to implement equitable grading systems. He hosts the podcast "Assess That! with Tom & Nat: Assessment, Feedback, & Grading," where he discusses modern assessment strategies, drawing on real-world applications and current research. His public appearances, including virtual keynotes and workshops, address the transition to standards-based grading and the evolving needs of education.
Schimmer has received recognition for his contributions to the field, addressing challenges such as biased grading practices and inconsistent feedback in his writings and presentations. His evidence-based approach provides educators with tools for meaningful assessment and supports systemic change, focusing on improving student outcomes through effective assessment and grading practices.
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Tom Schimmer Speaking Topics
After years of implementation, staff development, presentations, and leadership at both the school and district level, Tom will outline the five most important lessons he’s learned about implementing assessment for learning and sound grading practices. Focused on putting theory into practice, Tom will describe the big ideas for successful implementation at the classroom level as well as the mindset and optimum conditions that build capacity at the school and/or district level.
Whether their school or district has fully adopted a standards-based reporting system, teachers can ensure that the grades they report are accurate by developing a standards-based mindset. Even when traditional grades are still required, a standards-based mindset more effectively allows teachers to determine a student’s level of proficiency. While developing this mindset can represent the heavy-lifting of the grading conversation, it is essential that teachers approach grading with clarity and focus. As well, this session will highlight the importance of examining our grading practices through the lens of student confidence and why school needs to be so much more than the simple accumulation of the requisite number of points.
Confidence through Competence This keynote session will focus on creating the necessary conditions that maintain a student’s confidence and their willingness to continue learning. Confidence is not about developing an inflated self-perception. Rather, it’s about students incrementally developing a belief in themselves to eventually succeed based upon some grounded, authentic evidence of learning. Blending sound research, personal stories, his own practical classroom experience, and his work as a school leader, Tom will make a compelling case for why assessment for learning and high quality feedback directed at enhancing self-efficacy will set students on a positive learning trajectory. As well, Tom will challenge educators to re-examine their assessment, feedback, and grading practices through the confidence lens.
For the better part of the past two decades, educators have had a collective focus on establishing and growing their assessment literacy. Given no changes in our educational priorities, our current trajectory with developing and refining our assessment practices would likely be sufficient. However, as our priorities shift toward 21st century competencies, so too must our assessment practices. This keynote will highlight the assessment fundamentals that are reaffirmed despite the curricular shifts, those that need to be reworked to increase relevance, and those that may need to be rethought given the complexities of competency-based instruction.
Long-term, sustainable grading reform begins on the inside and works it’s way outward. This keynote session will explore the oft-overlooked, but essential, first step of establishing a standards-based mindset which allows teachers to take a standards-based approach regardless of whether the report card or grading program changes. The standards-based mindset is anchored on the non-negotiable grading “true north” of accuracy and confidence that allows summative assessment to reclaim its place as a necessary and productive part of a balanced assessment system.
Tom Schimmer Videos
Rehumanizing Assessment
Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook (Your Guide to Improving Student Learning by Teaching and Nurturing Positive Student Behavior)
Grading from the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-based Mindset
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How much does it cost to book Tom Schimmer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tom Schimmer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Schimmer are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Schimmer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Tom Schimmer speak about?
Tom Schimmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Education Reform, Author, Leadership and Educational Motivational.
Where does Tom Schimmer travel from?
Tom Schimmer generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Tom Schimmer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Schimmer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Schimmer for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Schimmer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Tom Schimmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Education Reform and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Schimmer for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tom Schimmer generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Schimmer for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Tom Schimmer Speaking Topics
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5 Lessons Learned
After years of implementation, staff development, presentations, and leadership at both the school and district level, Tom will outline the five most important lessons he’s learned about implementing assessment for learning and sound grading practices. Focused on putting theory into practice, Tom will describe the big ideas for successful implementation at the classroom level as well as the mindset and optimum conditions that build capacity at the school and/or district level.
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Accurate Grading with a Standards-Based Mindset
Whether their school or district has fully adopted a standards-based reporting system, teachers can ensure that the grades they report are accurate by developing a standards-based mindset. Even when traditional grades are still required, a standards-based mindset more effectively allows teachers to determine a student’s level of proficiency. While developing this mindset can represent the heavy-lifting of the grading conversation, it is essential that teachers approach grading with clarity and focus. As well, this session will highlight the importance of examining our grading practices through the lens of student confidence and why school needs to be so much more than the simple accumulation of the requisite number of points.
Confidence through Competence This keynote session will focus on creating the necessary conditions that maintain a student’s confidence and their willingness to continue learning. Confidence is not about developing an inflated self-perception. Rather, it’s about students incrementally developing a belief in themselves to eventually succeed based upon some grounded, authentic evidence of learning. Blending sound research, personal stories, his own practical classroom experience, and his work as a school leader, Tom will make a compelling case for why assessment for learning and high quality feedback directed at enhancing self-efficacy will set students on a positive learning trajectory. As well, Tom will challenge educators to re-examine their assessment, feedback, and grading practices through the confidence lens.
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Reaffirming, Reworking, & Rethinking our Assessment Fundamentals for the 21st Century
For the better part of the past two decades, educators have had a collective focus on establishing and growing their assessment literacy. Given no changes in our educational priorities, our current trajectory with developing and refining our assessment practices would likely be sufficient. However, as our priorities shift toward 21st century competencies, so too must our assessment practices. This keynote will highlight the assessment fundamentals that are reaffirmed despite the curricular shifts, those that need to be reworked to increase relevance, and those that may need to be rethought given the complexities of competency-based instruction.
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Grading from the Inside Out
Long-term, sustainable grading reform begins on the inside and works it’s way outward. This keynote session will explore the oft-overlooked, but essential, first step of establishing a standards-based mindset which allows teachers to take a standards-based approach regardless of whether the report card or grading program changes. The standards-based mindset is anchored on the non-negotiable grading “true north” of accuracy and confidence that allows summative assessment to reclaim its place as a necessary and productive part of a balanced assessment system.
VIDEO
Tom Schimmer Videos
BOOKS
Rehumanizing Assessment
Redefining Student Accountability: A Proactive Approach to Teaching Behavior Outside the Gradebook (Your Guide to Improving Student Learning by Teaching and Nurturing Positive Student Behavior)
Grading from the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-based Mindset
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How do I book Tom Schimmer to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Schimmer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Schimmer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Schimmer or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tom Schimmer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tom Schimmer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Schimmer are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Schimmer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Tom Schimmer speak about?
Tom Schimmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Education Reform, Author, Leadership and Educational Motivational. -
Where does Tom Schimmer travel from?
Tom Schimmer generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tom Schimmer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Schimmer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Schimmer for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Schimmer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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