About the Author

Angela Di Michele Lalor is a senior consultant at Learner-Centered Initiatives (LCI), where her work includes facilitating schoolwide initiatives in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Her primary focus has been helping districts design high-quality units of study that incorporate meaningful and engaging learning experiences for students. In addition, she has worked with teachers to design quality assessments; link curriculum, assessment, and grading and reporting practices; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners; and examine student work to move student learning forward. Her strengths lie in her ability to help groups of teachers work collaboratively to rethink and reflect upon their practices.

Angela has presented nationally at the ASCD Annual Conference. She published an article in the November 7, 2013, issue of ASCD Express entitled "Thoughtful Selection of Informational Text," which provides examples of how to use informational text within engaging and meaningful units of study. Her article "Keeping the Destination in Mind," in the September 2012 issue of Educational Leadership, includes practical tips and examples on providing students with effective feedback that will move learning forward.