CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: NJ ASK 6/7/8 Prep in Language Arts
Course ID #: 111207

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Monday, November 12, 2007
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Heather Johnson
Audience: Grade 6-8 Teachers, Supervisors, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
Participants in this session will engage in a quick overview of NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and NJ Testing schedules and review resources available on the web. Time will be spent discussing common challenges students face with standardized tests and how we can work to better prepare them for success. Attendees will share best practices and gather resources to add to their teaching toolbelts. Each teacher will have the opportunity to create an individual plan to improve their approach to teaching Language Arts in a way that strengthens student achievement.

Objectives:
  • To review the Middle School NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and Assessments for the NJ Ask and Grade Eight Proficiency Assessments in Language Arts Literacy
  • To examine the resources available on the web to support planning and instruction
  • To develop a plan to strengthen personal impact on student learning

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • free eBoard for one year
  • Examine how the different assessments in Middle School build over time
  • Review web resources and share best practices
  • Create a plan to strengthen impact on student achievement

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!