Assessment Part 1: Creating Standards-aligned Rubrics for Performance Assessment Tasks
The Office of Bilingual ֲý and World Languages of the ֲý presents “Assessment Part 1: Creating Standards-aligned Rubrics for Performance Assessment Tasks”.
Original webinar date: Tuesday, September 27th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Webinar Description: This session will provide an orientation to exemplar rubrics for each of the five New York State Learning Standards for World Languages. Presenters will offer guidance for creating four–point, three-point or single-point rubrics to assess performance tasks aligned with the proficiency targets at each Checkpoint. Participants will learn how to use rubric templates along with the Master Rubrics document to create their own customized rubrics.
Post-assessments
To receive a certificate of completion (including a CTLE certificate), NYS educators must view the recording of the webinar (see link above) in its entirety and then answer at least seven out of ten questions correctly on the post assessment. If the minimum required score (7 out of 10) is achieved, the educator will receive a certificate via emailwithin an hour. For the convenience of our World Language educators, there are multiple versions of the post assessment available, should the required score not be achieved on the first attempt. Educators may take each version of the post assessmentonce.
Important notes:
- Educators may take each version of the post assessmentonce.Credit will not be given for taking a single version of the post assessment more than once.
- Credit will not be given formore than one passing scoreon any of the post assessments for a webinar (listed below)in a single academic year.
- Educators may receive credit for viewing the webinar recording and passing a post assessment once in each academic year and are encouraged to take a different version of the post assessment on a yearly basis to review and test their knowledge of the webinar's content.
- It is the responsibility of the individual educator to keep track of the information on the professional learning they complete each year, including the number of CTLE hours.
- Questions about this webinar or the post assessments, should be directed to Candace Black at (518) 473-7505 or atcandace.black@nysed.gov.
Webinar Summary
# of attendees: 364
# of CTLE certificates issued: 259
# of certificates of attendance issued: 105
# of organizations represented by attendees: 265
# of languages taught by attendees: 11
Quotes from participants of this webinar
“This workshop is very informative and helpful. Can't wait for the next workshop.” ~Amantina R.
“Very helpful, especially with the premade template.” ~ Natalia B.
“¡Gracias! Thanks for making it easy to copy & paste when making the rubrics.” ~ Christina R.
“Thank you this was extremely helpful! Look forward to the next session!” ~Leah A.
“I appreciate the opportunity for the students to see and reflect on their level of proficiency.” ~ Karla O.
“Great work! I appreciate your dedication to our field and helping us grow professionally.” ~ Adam L.
“Thank you so much! I especially appreciate the opportunity to ask a couple of direct questions.” ~Julie W.
Webinar presenters:
Bill Hellerhas taught in public elementary, secondary, community college and undergraduate classrooms for 40 years, including 24 years teaching Spanish at Perry High School. He has been a methods and Spanish instructor at SUNY Geneseo since 2001. He is a frequent presenter of workshops, webinars and keynotes. Bill served as Conference Chair for the 2018 Northeast Conference (NECTFL) and is currently a member of the Executive Board and Content Advisory Panel for World Languages at the ֲý (NYSED).
Dr. Joanne O'Tooleis a Professor of Modern Language ֲý in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at SUNY Oswego. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the NYSED World Languages Content Advisory Panel and the Principal Investigator of the NYS World Language Standards Initiative. Joanne has served in several world language leadership positions including NYSAFLT President and NECTFL Director, and is a regular presenter at national, regional, state, and local conferences. Joanne is a certified teacher of Spanish and taught Spanish for 16 years prior to entering post-secondary education.
Dr. Lori Langer de Ramirezbegan her language teaching career as a teacher of Spanish, French and ESL. She holds a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is currently the Director of World and Classical Languages & Global Language Initiatives at the Dalton School in New York City. Lori is the author of books, texts and articles about language teaching and learning and multicultural education. She presents workshops at local, regional and national conferences and works with teachers in schools throughout the U.S. and around the world. Her website ((link is external)) offers free materials for teaching Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
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