Matt Townsley

An associate professor of educational leadership at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. Matt Townsley is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on leadership for standards-based grading. Matt has authored over 30 articles and books on assessment and grading. As a former district administrator and teacher in the Solon Community School District (Solon, IA), he has firsthand experience implementing and leading lasting grading reform. District Administration magazine named Solon Community Schools a district of distinction, and Solution Tree recognized multiple buildings in the district as model professional learning communities during his tenure. Through conferences, professional development and workshops, Dr. Townsley has supported teachers, administrators, school boards, and parents across the globe on the topics of assessment and grading.