Attendees will learn about Arkansas's Assessment Theory of Action, test design and blueprint, and types of assessment and use of data. Cambium, the new state test vendor, will also present the portal. The new system will have a summative test, optional interim tests, and optional classroom assessment-building capabilities. This training is optimal for a district team that can come and learn about the system and make a plan to take it back to the district to share. Ideally, this team would consist of C&I Director, building curriculum leaders, district/building testing coordinators, and/or lead teachers. Districts should decide on their team and register individually.
NOTE: This training is meant to serve as a TOT of sorts for the new assessment system. We ask that districts attend in teams of no more than 5. They will need to be able to sit in teams and work together as a team. The participants will be charged with taking the information back to their district and providing PD locally for all teachers in grades 3-10.