Register Now! 2024 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series Back-to-School Sessions
Email Update, August 8, 2024
Dear California Educator:
The California Department of Education invites you to attend the 2024 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series. Registration is now available for back-to-school sessions in August and September!
This free training will provide facilitated online professional learning focused on leveraging the interim and formative components of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) comprehensive system of assessments to inform teaching and learning. It is designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and educators on special assignment, but local educational agency (LEA) test coordinators and administrators may also find this training series useful to further support educators.
The 2024 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series consists of three distinct, independent modules with multiple opportunities to attend. Module 1 and Module 2 apply to Smarter Balanced English language arts/literacy and mathematics, California Science Test (CAST), and ELPAC collectively, while Module 3 includes separate hand scoring sessions tailored to each assessment. Sessions offered include the following:
Module 1: Using the Formative Assessment Process and Tools for Teachers to Boost Instruction
- What: Deep dive into formative assessment practices and resources, including an exploration of the Tools for Teachers website
- When: Monday, August 26, 2024, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Module 2: Gauging Student Progress with the CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments
- What: Deep dive into the CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments and associated online systems and how to use these resources to support teaching and learning
- When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Module 3A: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—English Language Arts/Literacy
- What: In-depth instruction and practice in hand scoring Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments for English language arts/literacy
- When: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Module 3B: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—Mathematics
- What: In-depth instruction and practice in hand scoring Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments for mathematics
- When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Module 3C: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—Science
- What: In-depth instruction and practice in hand scoring the CAST Interim Assessments
- When: Monday, September 9, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Module 3D: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—ELPAC
- What: In-depth instruction and practice in hand scoring the ELPAC Interim Assessments
- When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam folder.
If you are unable to attend live, recordings for modules 1 and 2 summer sessions as well as On-Demand Hand Scoring Learning Modules are available on the Upcoming and On-Demand Trainings web page. Questions regarding registration or other aspects of the 2024 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series should be directed to CalTrainings@wested.org.