With the high school NYSSLS assessments looming on the horizon, there are many questions about what they will look like and how to prepare our students. There are also lessons to learn from last year's 5th and 8th grade exams. We will use the released HS test samplers, Performance Level Descriptions, and past elementary and intermediate level exams to develop an understanding of the upcoming NYSSLS exams. Tools and strategies will be discussed to develop short assessments to use in class to prepare students for the transition and increase their endurance with cluster-type questions.

FORMAT: In-person and asynchronous online learning

DATES/TIME: In-person sessions: Wednesdays, 3/12/25, 4/2/25, 4/30/25, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Asynchronous work: 3/19/25 - 4/9/25

LOCATION: Shenendehowa High School East, Library

GCRTC CONTACT/FACILITATOR: James St. Denis, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for Science

FEE: None. Registration is required.

CTLE HOURS: 15

REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/yxw4p6zb