View Seminar: Data Informed Instruction - Science 5 & 8
| Seminar Name | Data Informed Instruction - Science 5 & 8 |
|---|---|
| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | In this professional development session, participants will explore the structure and expectations of the new science assessments while examining district and school-level performance data from the first years of implementation. Using reports generated through WNYRIC's Data Warehouse, teachers and instructional leaders will learn how to interpret student performance trends, identify strengths and gaps across standards, and use assessment insights to inform curriculum. |
| Seminar Full Desc | New York State s redesigned Grade 5 Elementary-Level and Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Assessments represent a significant shift toward measuring student understanding of the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards, emphasizing three-dimensional learning, scientific reasoning, and application of knowledge through phenomenon-based tasks and data analysis.
In this professional development session, participants will explore the structure and expectations of the new science assessments while examining district and school-level performance data from the first years of implementation. Using reports generated through WNYRIC's Data Warehouse, teachers and instructional leaders will learn how to interpret student performance trends, identify strengths and gaps across standards and reporting categories, and use assessment insights to inform curriculum planning and classroom instruction. |
| Seminar Date | 10/08/2026 |
| Opening Time | 8:30 am |
| Closing Time | 2:30 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 10/07/2026 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | Grade 5 and 8 Science teachers |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | -Instructional Best Practices
-Data-informed decision making |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Seminar Objectives | Review the design and scoring structure of the new NYS Grade 5 and Grade 8 Science Tests
Analyze district and building-level assessment data using Regional Data Warehouse reports Examine performance trends across student groups and standards Identify actionable instructional priorities based on item and standards analysis Explore strategies for aligning classroom experiences and formative assessment practices to the expectations of the NYS Science assessments |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | -Discussions & Reflection Activities
-Questions & Answers |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Not set |
| Needed Changes | Not set |
| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | CA BOCES - Barn |
| Location | Training Room |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Available |
| Workshop | Data Informed Instruction - Science 5 & 8 |
| Starting Registration | 8:00 am |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Category | 529 - Professional Development |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Laurie Sledge |
| Seminar Id | 11696 |
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Districts That Can Send Participants
- Allegany-Limestone Central School
- Andover Central School
- Belfast Central School
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- Ellicottville Central School
- Fillmore Central School
- Franklinville Central School
- Friendship Central School
- Genesee Valley Central School
- Hinsdale Central School
- Olean City Schools
- Pioneer Central School
- Portville Central School
- Randolph Academy
- Randolph Central School
- Salamanca City Schools
- Scio Central School
- Wellsville Central School
- West Valley Central School
- Whitesville Central School
- CA-BOCES Admin
- CA-BOCES CTE
- CA-BOCES ISS
- CA-BOCES IT
- CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
- CA Teacher Center
Learning Standards
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 5 Assessment for Learning