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2008 Assessment Workshops

Schedule
Workshop Description
Workshop Details (forms, instructions, maps, list of nearby hotels)


Assessment Workshop Schedule

Subject Date Status of Workshop

No further workshops scheduled for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

Workshop description

Margaret Kilgo will involve participants in a research-based process of writing assessment questions and developing district, campus, and/or classroom pre-assessment, check-point, and benchmark assessments 100% aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Student Expectations (SE) to the depth and complexity of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) and the TAKS-I.

 

The critical components of the assessment workshops include: 

  • Unique assessment model and processes for writing assessment questions.  Standard forms are provided in print copy for the workshop and on a take-home CD for writing questions and creating a library of aligned questions by Student Expectation.

  • Model for developing pre-assessments, check-points, and benchmark assessments at the district, campus, and classroom level using student performance data to determine strengths and weaknesses by Student Expectation.  This model helps educators design assessment instruments that test weaknesses and TEKS/SEs that have not been previously tested and not over test strengths

  • Specific training on how to develop a beginning of the school year pre-assessment instrument that can be utilized at the district, campus, or classroom level.

All assessment models and processes and data-driven decisions processes apply to regular education and special education teachers and students, grades K-12.  The writing of assessment questions and development of assessment instruments will enhance and improve classroom practices in assessment with teacher-made tests without multiple choice so that student grades are more accurate predictors of TAKS and TAKS-Alt performance.


Workshop Details

Forms and Instructions Registration Form - Word document
Registration form - pdf format
Registration Instructions
Conference Center Information

Workshop Location

“The Commons” Conference Center

J.J. Pickle Research Center

10100 Burnet Road
Austin, Texas
   

Transportation
Maps and directions  
Workshop Times 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Workshop

Note:  Seating is assigned. A continental breakfast (coffee and pastries) and lunch are provided.
Please notify us at least two weeks in advance if you have special needs.
Participant materials

Participants must bring the following materials to the workshops:


Science
Teacher’s Edition of the Science Textbook and/or Program


Math
Teacher’s Edition of the Mathematics Textbook and/or Program


Reading
Latest released TAKS test (first administration only) of the Reading test for applicable grade(s)
Teacher’s Edition of the Basal Reading Program or Literature Textbook


Social Studies
Teacher’s Edition of the Social Studies Textbook and/or Program and any supplementary assessments provided with the new Social Studies adopted materials.

 

All Subjects:
2008 TAKS Summary Item Analysis Reports
 

Cost The cost is $215 per person per day.  

Important notes:
  • No registrations will be accepted without a purchase order number or payment. 
  • Registrations are not complete until you receive a confirmation email. 
  • Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive this email.

Acceptable methods of payment include purchase orders, credit cards or checks (make checks payable to Kilgo Consulting, Inc.). 

Special needs Notify us at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled workshop if you need special needs, including special seating arrangements.  Seats are assigned in advance and special seating requests will be accommodated if possible.
Policies: Substitutions

Changing the name of the registered participant (but not the registered day) is acceptable, even on the day of the workshop. 

Email changes to lkilgo@margaretkilgo.com.  Specify the name of the registered person and the name of the person who will take his or her place.

Policies: Changing workshop days

As space allows:

0-7 days prior to the session    Not allowed

8-21 days prior to a session     $25 per person

22+ days prior to a session      no cost

Policies: Canceling registration

0-7 days prior to the session    No refund

8-21 days prior to a session     ½ the registration fee

22+ days prior to a session      $25 per person

Hotel
Information
Conference Hotel:          
Holiday Inn NW Arboretum
8901 Business Park Dr.
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 512.343.0888

To reserve rooms, either call the hotel directly at 512.343.0888 or use the hotel reservation form, below. Be sure to identify yourself as a Kilgo workshop participant.  Pages 3 and 4 of the hotel reservation form contain driving directions to the hotel and an area map.

Hotel Reservation Form (Word format)               Hotel Reservation Form (pdf format)

Because area-wide sellouts often occur in this area of Austin, a block of rooms has been reserved for Kilgo participants at the Holiday Inn NW.  These rooms will be available until the cutoff date or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first.   See Hotel Reservation Form for cutoff dates.

Hotel tax exempt certificate
Note: The tax exempt certificate must be presented at check-in in order to qualify for exemption from the state hotel taxes

Click here for a list of additional hotels near the conference center.

 

 

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