The sessions for Day 2 of the STC Workshop Series are listed below. Click on the session title to navigate to session recordings and resources. Presenter biographies and session descriptions are available below the session link.
11:00-12:00
Session Title: Best Practices for Assessment Setup and Preparation by Test Delivery System (WIDA and Alternate WIDA)
Presenter: Marcy Fortner
1:00-2:00
Session Title: Best Practices for Assessment Setup and Preparation by Test Delivery System (SB and MSA)
Presenter: Katie Murnion & Austin Waldbillig
Session Description:
Objectives: What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? How do we ensure inclusion to the fullest extent possible for special population students (IEP/504/English Learners)?What is the “Standardized Entrance-Service-Monitor-Exit Procedures for ELs”? What is the “Montana's Three Tiers of Accessibility for All Learners”? How does the district review and setup test settings? How do students gain comfort and familiarity with the testing systems? What resources and tools are available for practice?
Session Description:
Objectives: What are the participation criteria for English Learners and the English language proficiency assessment? What are the before, during, and after assessment activities that I need to know about to be successful in preparing for the WIDA tests? What planning aids and resources exist?
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Objectives: What are the before, during, and after assessment activities that I need to know about to be successful in preparing for the Smarter Balanced and Science tests? What planning aids and resources exist?
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Objectives: What are the participation criteria for Alternate Assessments? What are the before, during, and after assessment activities that I need to know about to be successful in preparing for the MSAA and AMSA tests? What planning aids and resources exist? What do the non-participation procedures look like for the alternate assessments?