CAST Academy
CAST Academy
A 3-Part Learning Series to Support Science Instruction and the California Science Test (CAST)
TARGET AUDIENCE
Teachers, science specialists, TOSAs, testing coordinators, site administrators, directors of assessment, curriculum, and instruction
REGISTRATIONLINK
COST
EVENT DESCRIPTION
In collaboration with LACOE, California State University Northridge, and the California Science Project we invite you to join us for a 3-part series where participants will:
Part 1
Deepen understanding of how the CAST assessment is designed;
Explore tools, resources, and sample assessment structures to support student success on the CAST.
Part 2
Review protocols for analyzing student assessment data to inform progress of learning and instructional needs;
Identify accessibility resources to support high quality teaching and learning in science instruction;
Investigate instructional resources in Tools for Teachers.
Part 3
Learn how to use science performance tasks formatively to support student learning all year long;
Access performance task bank resources to support instruction;
Identify ways to gather formative data from performance tasks to adjust teaching and learning.
WHEN
Part 1: March 7, 2024, 4:30-5:30 PM
Part 2: March 21, 2024, 4:30-5:30 PM
Part 3: April 11, 2024, 4:30-5:30 PM
LOCATION
Online. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants prior to the meeting.