View Workshop: Data Informed Instruction - Science 5 & 8
| Workshop Name | Data Informed Instruction - Science 5 & 8 |
|---|---|
| Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| External Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| Workshop Code | Not set |
| School Year | 2026-2027 |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Frequency | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Not set |
| Location | Not set |
| Category | 529 - Professional Development |
| Subcategory | Curric: Data-Driven Instruction |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Location | Not set |
| Evaluation Form | Not set |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Level | SED CODES 1,2,3,4 |
| Total Workshop Days | 1.0 |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| Days To Bill | 1.0 |
| Participants Must Attend All Days | No |
| District Always Pays Participant Fee | Yes |
| Participant Approval Needed | No |
| Scoring Exams | No |
| Assigned Seating | No |
| Assigned Seating By Table | No |
| Limit One District Per Table | No |
| Rep Reg Days Before Scoring | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| Workshop Audience | Grade 5 and 8 Science teachers |
| Workshop Prerequisites | Not set |
| Workshop 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 |
| Assessment of Learning | -Discussions & Reflection Activities
-Questions & Answers |
| Workshop Topics, Concepts & Resources | -Instructional Best Practices
-Data-informed decision making |
| Workshop Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Submitted For Approval | 07/07/2026 |
| Approved | 07/07/2026 |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Workshop Id | 3330 |
| Added By | Michael Kumrow |
| Boces | Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES |
| Archived Date | Not set |
| Entry Date | 05/22/2026 11:15:24 |
| Last Modified Date | 07/07/2026 14:04:37 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
Seminars
Learning Standards
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 5 Assessment for Learning