2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog
2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog
2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog
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Elementary Level Science (ELS) Performance Test Training<br />
What skills and knowledge are assessed using the NYS Elementary Level Science Test?<br />
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics<br />
This one day workshop will prepare participants to set up, administer, and score the current version (Form<br />
A) of the New York State Elementary Level Science test. This workshop is limited to no more than twentyfour<br />
participants. As a result of this workshop, educators will:<br />
• Identify Grades K-4 Learning Standards and core major understandings that are being addressed in the<br />
ELS assessment<br />
• Become familiar with how to set up the three task stations for the performance test<br />
• Acquire helpful tips for the setup and administration of the performance test<br />
• Be able to administer, and learn how to score, the performance portion of the ELS test<br />
• Turnkey train other elementary level teachers who will be administering and scoring the<br />
performance component<br />
• Share strategies and ideas for developing parallel tasks and learning activities.<br />
PARTICIPANTS: Educators new to the facilitation and setup of the Elementary Level Science test<br />
(administrators, elementary teachers, special educators, staff developers, and instructional coaches).<br />
DATE/TIME: Feb 3 2014 8:30AM - 3:00PM<br />
COST: $150 for Curriculum Center Members; $173 Curriculum Center Non Members<br />
LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building<br />
FACILITATOR: Fred Ende is the Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instructional Services for Putnam/<br />
Northern Westchester BOCES. Prior to this role, Mr. Ende served as the Regional Science Coordinator<br />
and Director of SCIENCE 21 at P/NW BOCES, and worked for ten years in Chappaqua as a middle school<br />
science teacher and department chair. He was also a facilitator for the American Museum of Natural<br />
History’s online professional development program and has both written and reviewed manuscripts for the<br />
National Science Teachers Association and ASCD.<br />
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 1/20/2014<br />
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