This in-person workshop will engage teachers in the practice of developing three-dimensional science assessments with support. Participants examine sample science assessment tasks that are designed to elicit evidence of student understanding of the three dimensions. This professional development will support teachers to identify, revise, and create assessment tasks, use standards-aligned scoring guides, and develop instructional response plans to use in their classroom. The Arkansas Science Assessment Pre-screener will be used to conduct a quick review of assessments to determine whether they might be designed for the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards. Additionally, this Prescreen will also determine whether these assessments are equitably designed to elicit student thinking from diverse learners. The Prescreen is intended to reveal whether assessments include “red flags”—i.e., challenges commonly found in science assessments.
If you are not under contract with the Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative or one of our 14 member districts, you will be responsible for all fees related to this workshop. The fee for this workshop is $15. Payment is expected the day of the training unless prior arrangements have been made.