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Let's Talk Testing!

October 2 - May 7

Description:

The GaDOE Assessment Development team invites leaders throughout the state to join a virtual professional learning series designed to build understanding of the Georgia Student Assessment Program. Each session will focus on a specific assessment topic and also allow time for attendees to ask questions about Georgia’s assessments. These sessions will not be recorded, and registration is required.

Session Topics:
October 2, 2026: ELA Standard Setting Process
November 6, 2026: ELA Score Interpretation
December 4, 2026: Educator Involvement in the Test Development Process
February 5, 2027: Rangefinding & Handscoring Process
March 5, 2027: Scores & Reports – Interpretation
May 7, 2027: Scores & Reports – Accessing & Using Reports

Duration: 1 hour

Intended Audience: Assessment Staff, District Leaders, Instructional Coaches/Coordinators, RESA Staff, School Leaders

DOE Office: Assessment & Accountability

Topics: Assessment, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

Event Type: Event - Multiday

Delivery Mode(s): Virtual

Event will be recorded: No

Primary Contact: Jan Blose - jblose@doe.k12.ga.us

To report an issue with the event link, please email the event contact.

Sessions:

Oct 2, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ELA Standard Setting
Nov 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ELA Test Scores
Dec 4, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Test Development
Feb 5, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Handscoring Process
Mar 5, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Score Interpretation
May 7, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Accessing Reports
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