This year's Item Writing Workshop will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Capital Region BOCES.  Check-in begins at 8:00 and the training and work session will begin at 8:30 and run to 3:00.  Lunch is on your own.  Please bring your device.

Complete this form to register for the Item Writing Workshop.

Click here for all handouts from the Item Writing Workshop 2024. 

• Outline of Updated Checkpoint A Exam Format

• New Interpersonal Scoring Rubric

• New Presentational Scoring Rubric

• Revised OBEWL Themes and Topics

• Revised Proficiency Ranges

• Tips for Item Writing

• JUST ADDED...Interpersonal and Presentational Sample Tasks from OBEWL Capital Region Padlet!!!