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2008 Assessment Workshops
Schedule
Workshop Description
Workshop Details
(forms, instructions, maps, list of nearby hotels)
Assessment Workshop Schedule
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Date |
Status of Workshop |
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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. |
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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
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Cost |
The cost is $215 per person per day.
Important notes:
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No
registrations will be accepted without a purchase order number or
payment.
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Registrations are not complete until you receive a confirmation
email.
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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.). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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: 512.343.0888To 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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