Time should be established to evaluate student work, write notes, plan, and select materials for the portfolio. When beginning portfolio assessment, teachers should proceed with small, effective steps. Portfolios are ideally begun at the start of a school year to show on instructional year of growth. They can also be started midyear to monitor growth in individual marking terms and semesters. Before starting portfolio assessment, consider your purpose and available resources.
Portfolios can consume a large amount of space in a classroom.
Ease of storage and student accessibility should be considered when designing the portfolio for a classroom. Space should be designated for working on student portfolios when time is allowed. Expectations for active involvement should be established. Portfolios can be reviewed at school or at home. Parents can review a child's work during parent conferences with the teacher and child present. or portfolios can be sent home with evaluation questions.