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SUMMARY:Checkpoint A (Grade 8) French and Spanish Regional Exams
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 14; Tuesday\, December 1; if needed Thursday\, January 7 \n8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch will be provided \nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost Billed through 506 Co-Ser. Costs will be dependent on number of schools participating and purchasing the exams. \nPresenter: Stephanie Sorgule\, School Support Services Assessment and Planning Coordinator \nParticipants will review and revise (if necessary) current World Language Checkpoint A format and create question banks in French and Spanish for the Checkpoint A exams. Participants will supply in advance or bring with them reading passages\, realia\, and authentic documents in digital format to be used as the basis of listening and reading questions. Most of day1 will be spent writing test items using the submitted materials\, with the start of the day spent reviewing the current test format and guidelines for item writing. Day 2 will be for review of test bank items for quality\, levels\, and topics/standards. Additionally\, any revisions to administration manuals and rubrics will be done on this day. If necessary\, a day in January will be spent editing and doing a quality review on the test bank questions. A World Language consultant at CVES will choose questions from the banks to create the proficiency exams for the June 2027 administration by the end of March. A draft printing will take place in April. The exams will be reviewed and edited by individuals who do not have a vested interest in the outcomes of the tests in mid-April\, prior to the final printing. Tests will be sent to participating districts in May. \nTarget Audience: World Languages Teachers Grades 7-12 \nRegister Here: \n2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/checkpoint-a-grade-8-french-and-spanish-regional-exams/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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SUMMARY:ELA learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided\n\nLocation:        CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost:               $185 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter:       Elaine Whitcomb\, CVES Facilitator and Terry Treegan\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription:    The ELA Learning Community Workshop provides a platform for teachers to share best practices\, explore innovative teaching strategies\, and deepen their understanding of ELA pedagogy.  During this workshop\, participants will:\n\nCollaborate with fellow educators to exchange ideas and resources.\nExplore effective techniques for teaching reading\, writing\, speaking\, and listening.\nEngage in discussions to promote student-centered learning.\nShare tools and technologies to enhance ELA instruction.\nReflect on current practices and identify areas for growth and improvement.\nReview the latest New York State Education Department (NYSED) initiatives\, related to ELA instruction\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned teacher or new to the profession\, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to elevate your ELA teaching. Come prepared to learn\, share\, and grow within a supportive community of educators dedicated to fostering a love of language and literacy in their students.\n\n\nRegister here:2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/ela-learning-community/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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SUMMARY:ELA learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided\n\nLocation:        CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nPresenter:       Elaine Whitcomb\, CVES Facilitator and Terry Treegan\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription:    The ELA Learning Community Workshop provides a platform for teachers to share best practices\, explore innovative teaching strategies\, and deepen their understanding of ELA pedagogy.  During this workshop\, participants will:\n\nCollaborate with fellow educators to exchange ideas and resources.\nExplore effective techniques for teaching reading\, writing\, speaking\, and listening.\nEngage in discussions to promote student-centered learning.\nShare tools and technologies to enhance ELA instruction.\nReflect on current practices and identify areas for growth and improvement.\nReview the latest New York State Education Department (NYSED) initiatives\, related to ELA instruction\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned teacher or new to the profession\, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to elevate your ELA teaching. Come prepared to learn\, share\, and grow within a supportive community of educators dedicated to fostering a love of language and literacy in their students.\n\nRegister Here:2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/ela-learning-community-2/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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