Getting Ready for Smarter Balanced Assessment

Getting Ready for Smarter Balanced Assessment

Thu, March 15 2018 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Administered by ESD 112

Presenters

  • Marilyn Melville-Irvine

Description

This class is designed for teachers in grades 3-10 who are seeking an opportunity to revisit (or visit for the first time) the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA). We will cover how to teach writing and reading strategies that promote success on SBA and in the classroom.  Opinion, Explanatory, and Narrative writing expectations will be the focus as well as the close reading strategies necessary to support all three types of writing. We will review practice tests and implications for instruction.

A recent ESD survey shows that many teachers feel that they have not built a strong background in SBA and would welcome an opportunity for greater depth of understanding. Some worktime will be available for teachers to plan instruction that helps kids be ready.

Event Notes

Teachers should bring with them samples of texts/units currently used in their classrooms. Also, they should feel free to bring electronic devices to use during class.

Location

Kelso School District Office
601 Crawford St. Kelso WA 98626

Dates

  • Thu, March 15 2018
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration

Event # 50819

Price
$85.00
Registered
10 / 24
Registration Ends
Monday Mar 12, 2018 11:30 PM
Registration is now closed.

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: VAG1121
6.00 Clock Hours $18.00

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