release date: June 30, 2011
Several BOCES are hosting summits around the state to help school districts learn how to use data to close the academic achievement gap.
| Assessment
Summit details When: July 14, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany (directions) Cost: Free Register: online via MyLearningPlan More details: Download the summit flyer (PDF) |
The "NWEA New York Assessment Summit" is set for the Capital Region BOCES area on July 14 at 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany. Register online
This unique event, brought by NWEA and several area BOCES, will empower school and district leaders with insights about academic assessments that can transform outcomes in schools.
NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) is a global not-for-profit educational services organization based in Portland, Oregon. At the summit, NWEA research and content experts Dr. John Cronin, Director of the Kingsbury Center, and Josie Rodriguez, Director of Content, will discuss:
Measuring
and Modeling Growth in High-Stakes Environments
Growth
Data and Teacher Effectiveness
MAP®
Assessments and the Transition to Common Core
Assessment
Innovation – Beyond Multiple Choice
NWEA partnered with several area BOCES to create this complimentary, one-day event to empower school and district leaders with the assessment intelligence that can help drive student achievement.
Questions?
Please contact Lisa Mink at (518) 464-3979 for additional information.
