A Microsoft and Nurture leadership session for school district leaders across the United States, exploring how AI can reimagine formative assessment at scale.
About this webinar
School districts across the U.S. face increasing pressure to raise student outcomes while reducing teacher workload. This 30-minute leadership session brings together two of the most respected voices in education to explore how AI can transform teaching and learning at scale.
In this webinar we discuss
- Why ‘Formative Assessment’?
- Formative Assessment at Scale — empowering teachers and students to engage meaningfully with feedback and reflection.
- Embedding a culture of formative assessment.
- Shifting teachers’ time to focus on high-impact teaching — envisioning a pedagogically grounded, AI-enabled classroom and how to help teachers get there.
Your speakers
Professor Dylan Wiliam
Dylan Wiliam is Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London. In a varied career, he has taught in inner-city schools, directed a large-scale testing programme, served a number of roles in university administration, including Dean of a School of Education, and pursued a research programme focused on supporting teachers to develop their use of assessment in support of learning.
Dr. Geri Gillespy
Industry Advisor Director, Microsoft Elevate Americas; former superintendent and recognised leader in digital transformation and AI in education. Dr. Geri Gillespy has extensive experience as an educator and leader with deep expertise in personalised learning, school improvement, and digital transformation including the use of AI in education. She has held roles as Director of Instructional Technology, Superintendent, and adjunct professor, showcasing her dedication to advancing education and leadership. Currently, she serves as the Industry Advisor Director for Microsoft Elevate in the Americas. Dr. Gillespy is an ISTE Certified Educator, recognised as one of the top 30 K–12 IT Influencers to follow in 2025, and was honoured among the Leading Women in AI Education. Her work in transformational change has also been acknowledged by the American Education Research Association.
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