Act 20 Workshop Series: Unlocking Insights - Analyzing Spelling Data I In-Person

About this experience

Act 20 Workshop: Unlocking Insights --> Analyzing Spelling Data

DESCRIPTION:

Join us for this Act 20-related workshop to explore the AimswebPlus Spelling assessment and spelling inventories to understand students' spelling development. Together, we will analyze data to identify strengths, target areas for growth, and align instruction. Strategies presented for supporting students will include whole-group instruction methods that address common spelling challenges and small-group interventions tailored to specific student needs.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• K-3 Classroom Teachers
• K-3 Special Education Teachers
• Directors of Curriculum & Instruction
• Directors of Special Education
• Assessment Coordinators/DACs
• Principals
• Reading Specialists
• Reading Interventionists
• Coaches
• School Psychologists

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Understanding students' spelling development is essential for providing targeted instruction that supports their growth. By analyzing the AimswebPlus Spelling assessment and spelling inventories, educators can identify patterns in student performance, pinpoint areas where students may struggle, and adjust instructional practices to meet individual needs. This data-driven approach allows for more effective use of classroom time and resources, ensuring that students receive the right level of support to build strong spelling skills. This session aims to equip educators with the tools and strategies to interpret spelling data effectively and align their teaching to address both common and individualized spelling challenges.

OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

• Understand the key components of the AimswebPlus Spelling assessment and how it provides insights into student spelling development.

• Learn how to interpret spelling inventories to assess a student's level of spelling proficiency, identify strengths, and highlight areas for growth.

• Gain skills in interpreting data to recognize common spelling patterns and errors, using these insights to make informed decisions about instructional planning.

• Develop effective whole-group instruction methods to address common spelling challenges, as well as small-group interventions for students needing more personalized support.

• Learn how to align spelling instruction with specific student needs based on their performance on spelling assessments.

• Enhance PRP goals for supporting students in mastering spelling skills, incorporating data from assessments and inventories into teaching practices.

DELIVERABLES

• A complete analysis of a sample student’s spelling assessment data.

• A set of high-leverage routines for whole-group and small-group spelling instruction.

• A set of samples to support Personal Reading Plan goal writing.

• Handouts or resources for further learning on spelling development and intervention methods.

DETAILS

Date: Thursday, February 28, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: CESA 6
                2300 State Road 44
                Oshkosh, WI 54904

QUESTIONS?

Please contact:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
CESA 6 Literacy
aruppert@cesa6.org

EVENT CANCELLATIONS

Participant Cancellations: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing info@cesa6.org. Registrants who cancel at least 14 calendar days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus any non-refundable service or material fees. Cancellations received 7 to 13 calendar days before the event will be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 7 calendar days of the event. Participants who do not attend without prior notice ("no call, no show") will be charged the full event fee.

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Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6: CESA 6 reserves the right to change or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. Participants will be notified promptly via email and offered either a full refund or a credit toward a future event.

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Registration Transfers: Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no additional cost. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the event start date to request a transfer.

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