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Monday, March 3
 

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Alternatives Approaches to (pre) Assessment
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
In this session, participants will consider three alternatives to traditional multiple-choice pre-assessments: modeling, self-documentation, and class discussions. We will discuss the purpose of pre-assessments as a critical data point for instructional planning, especially with many schools moving towards PLC structures around data cycles. We will see examples of these three alternative strategies for pre-assessment (which can also be used as formative assessment structures). For each assessment structure, we will discuss how to collect and use data. 
Speakers
SA

Stephanie Alderman-Oler

Science Program Manager, KSDE
Stephanie Alderman-Oler is the Science Program Manager at the Kansas Department of Education, supporting science education across the state. With 12 years of experience as a middle and high school science teacher, she brings classroom expertise and a deep commitment to improving science... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, All grades

TBA

Balanced Assessment System: Priorities and Purpose
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
 A balanced assessment system is essential for supporting student learning and guiding instructional decisions. In this session, we will explore the key components of a balanced assessment system and examine the role of various assessments—including Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) resources and classroom-based assessments—in creating meaningful, data-driven decision-making.
Speakers
SA

Stephanie Alderman-Oler

Science Program Manager, KSDE
Stephanie Alderman-Oler is the Science Program Manager at the Kansas Department of Education, supporting science education across the state. With 12 years of experience as a middle and high school science teacher, she brings classroom expertise and a deep commitment to improving science... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, All grades

TBA

Better Decisions Equals Better Learning: A clear look at the process of data use from a CLASSROOM lens
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
It is essential that teachers develop the skills and understanding necessary to make informed decisions that enhance student learning. The question remains whether they are equipped to use assessments in a balanced way to make efficient and effective classroom decisions. Better decisions equals better learning. Find out how to use a streamlined data cycle using classroom assessment and a practical example of what data-informed decision-making looks like from the lens of the classroom teacher.
Speakers
avatar for Brandi Peach

Brandi Peach

Elementary Learning Support Specialist, USD262 Valley Center Public Schools
Brandi Peach has been in education for over 20 years as an elementary classroom teacher, interventionist, assessment leader, and instructional coach in the Wichita, Topeka, Cedar Rapids, and Valley Center school districts. She has a Masters in Art of Teaching and Building Leader licensure... Read More →
avatar for Jami Burbach

Jami Burbach

Elementary Learning Support Specialist, USD262 Valley Center Public Schools
Jami Burbach started teaching in Valley Center Public Schools in 2005. She has participated on district curriculum teams and led district PLCs. Her recent position as an Elementary Learning Support Specialist in USD262 includes facilitating data talks and intervening with high-risk... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, All grades

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Everything Interim
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
Our school has been using predictive and formative interim assessments through KAP for many years.  We have found benefit in using these tools to guide decisions that are made during PLC to support core and intervention instruction for our students.  Having data from these interims allows teachers to customize how content is presented and provide a wider range of vocabulary with the skill being taught to help bridge the gap between particular resources that our district uses and the content tested on the assessments.  Ultimately this provides students with greater opportunities to be successful on the summative assessment.
Speakers
MS

Misty Straub

Principal, USD 428
CM

Chelsea Mauler

Instructional Coach, USD 428
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, Elementary

TBA

Formative Assessments and Data-Driven Interventions: A Path to Student Success
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
Explore the power of formative assessments to gauge student understanding and inform instructional decisions. This session provides strategies for analyzing assessment data effectively and translating insights into targeted interventions. Learn how to identify learning gaps, personalize instruction, and implement next steps that drive student growth and achievement. Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, or an administrator, this session equips you with the tools to make data-driven decisions that enhance learning outcomes.
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Hamlet

STEM Math Program Manager, KSDE
With 28 years of experience in education, Mrs. Hamlet holds a BS in 7-12 Math Education, a MS in Building Leadership, and a District Leadership endorsement. She has served as a MS/HS math teacher and a Pre-K–8th building principal. Currently, Mrs. Hamlet is the STEM Math Program... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, Elementary

TBA

Formative Assessments and Data-Driven Interventions: A Path to Student Success
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
Explore the power of formative assessments to gauge student understanding and inform instructional decisions. This session provides strategies for analyzing assessment data effectively and translating insights into targeted interventions. Learn how to identify learning gaps, personalize instruction, and implement next steps that drive student growth and achievement. Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, or an administrator, this session equips you with the tools to make data-driven decisions that enhance learning outcomes.
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Hamlet

STEM Math Program Manager, KSDE
With 28 years of experience in education, Mrs. Hamlet holds a BS in 7-12 Math Education, a MS in Building Leadership, and a District Leadership endorsement. She has served as a MS/HS math teacher and a Pre-K–8th building principal. Currently, Mrs. Hamlet is the STEM Math Program... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, High School

TBA

Interim and Instructional Mini Test Reports: How and why
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
Guidance provided by the University of Kansas's Achievement and Assessment Institute and KSDE Program Managers will help teachers and leaders understand how to access specific reports in the Kite Educator Portal followed by what to do with those reports at an instructional level. 
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, All grades

TBA

Small Steps, Big Gains: Daily Formative Assessment in Action
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
Every small check for understanding can lead to big gains in student learning. In this session, we’ll explore the What, Why, and How of formative assessments—what they are, why they matter, and how to use them effectively. Discover quick and easy strategies to gather real-time insights and adjust instruction on the spot or for the next day. We’ll also dive into technology tools that provide actionable data to support student success. Walk away with practical techniques to make formative assessments a seamless part of your daily teaching routine!
Speakers
avatar for Jacque Coleman

Jacque Coleman

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Atchison Public Schools
Jacque Coleman has dedicated 38 years to education, teaching at various levels, including elementary, at-risk, and middle school ELA. Her passion for student success and instructional excellence now drives her work as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Atchison... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, All grades

TBA

The Power of Classroom Formative Assessment Practices
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
Learn how to use the power of formative assessments in the classroom to drive change. 
Speakers
CW

Caroline Wylie

Caroline Wylie, Ph.D., is a national expert on formative assessment, the role it plays within balanced assessment systems, and the learning support that teachers need to engage in these practices with their students. Caroline has published multiple books on formative assessment including... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, All grades

TBA

WorkKeys 101: Making WorkKeys for Work for Your Students
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
Every student is preparing for the workforce—whether heading straight into a career, an apprenticeship, or further education. WorkKeys provides valuable insights into students' strengths and challenges in workplace documents, applied mathematics, and graphic literacy—key skills for success in any career path. In this session, we’ll explore how to use WorkKeys data to guide students in their post-high school planning and discuss practical curriculum resources to help them strengthen essential workplace skills. Join us to discover how WorkKeys can be a powerful tool in setting students up for future success!
Speakers
avatar for Jacque Coleman

Jacque Coleman

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Atchison Public Schools
Jacque Coleman has dedicated 38 years to education, teaching at various levels, including elementary, at-risk, and middle school ELA. Her passion for student success and instructional excellence now drives her work as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Atchison... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 TBA
  Teachers, High School
 
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