What's Your Game Plan?
Successful SAT Implementation (SSI Series)
THIS WORKSHOP WILL...
Provide updates and continue to explore the components of the SAT Suite of Assessments
Examine its redesign and key changes in content areas
Explore accessibility and accommodations
Test coordination and administration
Identify current instructional implications and alignment
Plan for implementation and next steps
===> Scroll further down to see a list and descriptions of our breakout sessions!
This full day workshop will be offered on two separate days at two separate locations:
Friday, October 16, 2015 at Oakland Schools Technical Campus - Northwest
Time: 8:30-3:30
Cost: $20
Friday, October 30, 2015 at Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center
Oakland Schools has partnered with Schoolcraft College, as an in-kind sponsor, to make this session available to the educators of Oakland County and the surrounding area.
18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Time: 8:30-3:30
Cost: $20
Breakout Session Descriptions
Breakout Sessions
A. Preparing for SAT Test Administration and Parent/Student Meetings
Presenters: Carol Anthony, Ed.S. School Improvement Consultant; Jonathan Flukes, Research, Evaluation and Assessment Consultant
This session will highlight the pertinent information that Counselors and Administrators will want to share with both parents and students about the transition to the SAT Suite of Assessments. Also included in the session will be any information regarding the testing administration and coordination as currently provided by MDE.
B. Accessibility & Accommodations
Presenters: Cathy Schmidt – Transition / Post-High School Consultant; Shawna Veit - Special Education Consultant-Mathematics
This session will include updated guidance for accessibility and accommodations within the SAT Suite of Assessments. Timelines, requirements and expectations will be explored.
C. Mathematics Measured in the SAT
Presenters: Geraldine Devine - Mathematics Education Consultant
The SAT specification document says, "To succeed on the redesigned SAT, students will need to exhibit command of mathematical practices, fluency with mathematical procedures, and conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas." (33) In this session, participants will explore calculator and no-calculator items from the SAT and discuss how they see these proficiencies being assessed.
D. Strategies to Increase Access to Mathematics Content (...and the SAT)
Presenters: Geraldine Devine - Mathematics Education Consultant; Shawna Veit - Special Education Consultant-Mathematics
What instructional strategies increase students’ access to mathematical content and practice? In this session, teachers, administrators, and counselors will collaboratively explore SAT mathematics items through the lens of accessibility and consider broader implications related to teaching and learning for all learners.
E. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Presenter: Susan Golab, Literacy Education Consultant
This session will cover both the new SAT Reading and Essay Write. Key questions to be covered:
· What new instructional implications does SAT Reading and Writing pose in relation to already ongoing ACT prep?
· How does the SAT Writing Test differ from ACT?
· What instructional and curricular implications does SAT present that ACT did not?
· What are some existing resources that could help support ramping students up for the SAT?
F. Expression of Ideas and Standard English Conventions
Presenter: Susan Golab, Literacy Education Consultant
Key questions to be covered:
· What content and skills are assessed on the Writing and Language Test?
· What instructional and curricular implications does this redesign pose?
· What supportive resources does Khan Academy provide?
· What instructional strategies would be useful?
G. Science, Social Studies, Electives and Career-Related – Where is our content?
Presenters: Chuck Locklear, Dean, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest; Jeff Fagan, Physics Instructor, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest
When taking the redesigned SAT, students will encounter challenging texts and informational graphics that pertain to issues and topics in science, history/social and career-related studies. Test questions will ask students to read and comprehend informational texts, revise such texts to be consistent with data presented in graphics, synthesize information presented through text and informational graphics, and solve problems that are based in contexts from these disciplines. We will explore how the SAT impacts instruction in science, social studies and career-related courses and instructional strategies that can be used in all subject areas to support student success.
H. Instructional Implications (Scott Felkey & Kristine Gullen)
Presenters: Scott Felkey – School Quality Administrative Consultant; Kristine Gullen – Educational Consultant/ District Improvement Facilitator
This interactive session will highlight the instructional shifts in the SAT suite of assessments for all teachers who support student learning. Exploring test items have uncovered key terminology, language and instructional experiences which are important for students and teachers to examine prior to Spring 2016. This session will also help practitioners affirm current practices – which are in alignment, and identify future steps.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Curriculum coordinators
Counselors
Teacher leaders/department chairs
School/district administrators
Special populations
Assessment coordinators