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mastering ohio's assessment authoring platform - 9/24

Target Audience: 3-12 Educators

This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to Ohio’s Assessment Authoring platform and its advanced features. Participants will learn how to access and navigate the system, explore the test question bank, and create assessments aligned with Ohio’s Learning Standards. Building on these foundational skills, the session will dive deeper into advanced strategies for selecting questions, constructing balanced assessments, and using platform reports to inform instructional decisions. Emphasis will be placed on maximizing the effectiveness of existing questions and understanding the reporting tools, even without modifying assessment items.

DATE: SEPT. 24, 2025

TIME: 8:00 - 11:00 am

LOCATION: ESC of Lorain County

PRESENTER: Mike Triska

EVENT FEE: Free - LC District Members* | $50 - Non-Members

*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

REGISTRATION LINK

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: DEBBIE SHANNON, SHANNON@ESCLC.ORG

ohio's assessment authoring platform: using ost data to create impactful assessments - 9/24

Target Audience: 3-12 Educators

In this session, participants will learn how to leverage Ohio State Test (OST) data through the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) to design targeted, high-impact assessments. Educators will explore how to access and interpret CRS reports to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth at the classroom, grade, and school levels. Using data-driven insights, attendees will apply strategic question selection techniques and build customized assessments aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards through the Assessment Authoring platform.

Participants will also learn how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can assist in analyzing item-level data, helping to uncover patterns and prioritize standards for instructional focus more efficiently. This innovative approach will empower attendees to refine assessments and instructional planning with greater confidence.

This session includes hands-on sandbox time, where participants will analyze their own district or building-level data, practice AI-supported data analysis techniques, create tailored assessments, and develop actionable next steps to support student growth.

Note:

If you are new to the Assessment Authoring platform, it is strongly recommended that you attend the AM Assessment Authoring session on the same day to gain a foundational understanding of the system before participating in this advanced, data-driven design session.