The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium has recently announced a new opportunity for educators to get involved in policy surrounding the development of new common assessments, which are slated to be used in around 20 states. We encourage CTE stakeholders to get involved in this activity to ensure the new assessments reflect skills needed for both postsecondary education and careers. Please review the note from the consortium below and considering signing up today!
Nothing is more important than providing all students with an education that prepares them for success. That is the goal of the Common Core State Standards. The standards help ensure that all students leave school prepared for success after graduation and also provide clear, consistent guidelines for educators and school administrators.
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium is developing new assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics aligned to these higher standards. The tests provide teachers and school leaders with information to improve instruction and help students meet high expectations through innovative, computer-adaptive assessments that are challenging and engaging.
To ensure that the tests are rigorous, fair, and accurate for all students, Smarter Balanced is inviting educators to participate in an Online Panel for Achievement Level Setting. Participants will recommend an achievement level score for one grade level and subject that demonstrates how much students should know or be able to do in order to meet the grade-level standards and to be on track for eventual college and career readiness. Panelists can participate from the comfort of their own home or office, at a time that works best for them.
The Online Panel for Achievement Level Setting will occur October 6-17, 2014. It will take participants up to three hours to complete the orientation process, review test questions, and recommend a score. Each participant will have two days to complete the entire process.
Visit the Smarter Balanced website to register and learn more. Registration closes on September 19, 2014.
We appreciate your assistance with this important endeavor.
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