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Upcoming Science Webinars
The Assessment Development office is hosting two webinars in January to support the release of the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) Training Tests and the Test & Item Specifications documents. The webinars will be recorded and be available through your district test coordinator.Date/Time: Wednesday, January 10, 3:30-5:00 p.m.Title: How to Work with the WCAS Training TestsDescription: Walk through the new science training tests and learn important information for teachers and students to focus on as they use the training tests.Date/Time: Wednesday, January 24, 3:30-5:00 p.m.Title: Science Test and Item Specifications ReleaseDescription: Review of information contained in the WCAS Test and Item Specifications documents.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.The WCAS Training Tests are scheduled to go live on the WCAP Portal on Thursday, December 21 and the initial WCAS Test & Item Specifications documents are scheduled to be posted to the Science Assessment webpage by Friday, December 29.
EVERY STUDENT READY FOR CAREER, COLLEGE, AND LIFE
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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Summary: This bulletin provides an update to the information about the learning standards review project addressed by Superintendent Reykdal’s letter to district superintendents dated February 14, 2023. It includes current information about the reviews of the Washington state learning standards for English/Language Arts, mathematics, and science. It also includes a timeline for the review process. Key Audiences: Educational Service District Superintendents, School District Superintendents, School District Business Managers, School District Curriculum Directors OSPI's Bulletin re: Math, ELA, Science: [ PDF ] Science Updates: [ PDF ]