Workshop Schedule

Establishing Student Need to Determine Eligibility and Participation Expectations in Assessments

What are the policies and procedures for participation in state assessments? How do I know if a student is eligible for an assessment? What is the needs-based approach? What are the procedures for registering our school and students to test? How do I report non-participation?

Student Support and Accommodations

What is Universal Design for Learning? How do I ensure inclusion to the fullest extent for special population students? What are Montana's Three Tiers of Accessibility? How do I help students gain comfort and familiarity with the assessment? What resources and tools are available for practice?

Assessment Setup and Preparation by Test Delivery System (MSA, AMSA, and ACT with Writing)

What are the before, during, and after assessment activities that I need to know about to be successful in preparing for the general education assessments? What planning aids and resources exist? How do I register a student to test? How can I ensure a successful ACT with Writing administration?

Assessment Setup and Preparation by Test Delivery System (MSAA and ACCESS for ELLs)

What are the participation criteria for English Learners and the English language proficiency assessment? For the alternate assessments? What are the before, during, and after assessment activities that I need to know about to be successful in preparing for the these tests? What planning aids and resources exist? What are the participation requirements for these tests?