Monitoring Student Growth: Creating a Comprehensive Assessment SystemJoin us for an introduction to the ACT College and Career Readiness System and its Trusted Points of Reference. Discover how implementing this system at your school or district can effectively track student skill development and drive overall improvement. Our featured presenters from Grafton High School in Wisconsin will share their successful experience with integrating longitudinal ACT assessments to elevate student and school success.
Attendees will learn about:
How the ACT College and Career Readiness System (longitudinal set of assessments) measures student readiness for college and career by utilizing ACT Trusted Points of Reference (ACT research and the ACT National Curriculum Survey®, The ACT Holistic Framework, the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, and the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks).
See a demonstration of the capabilities of the ACT Curriculum and Assessment Planning tool as a resource to create a comprehensive assessment system measuring student college and career readiness.
Explore how one district created and implemented a longitudinal college and career readiness assessment plan to facilitate student and school improvement.
Presenters:
Kim Yunker, College and Career Instructional Specialist, Grafton High School, Grafton, WI
Scott Mantei, Principal, Grafton High School, Grafton, WI
George Schlott, Senior Account Executive, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
Dr. Ashley Buchman, Director of Client Relations - Eastern Region, ACT
Looking at Curriculum: Using your Data in the ClassroomLearn how to take data from your assessment system and use it as a tool for creating rigorous, comprehensive curriculum. Using ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, schools can set objective growth targets, map curriculum against ACT benchmarks, and create targeted interventions for individual students. Educators from the field will share some of their own experiences and best practices using ACT data to drive school improvement and student-centered outcomes.
Attendees will learn about:Mapping ACT standards against district curriculum.
Developing plans for student improvement around intervention rosters.
Identifying curricular needs based on data from reporting categories.
Drew Price, English Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator, Yukon Public Schools, Yukon, OK
Tim Collier, Secondary Academic Design Coordinator, McAlester Public Schools, McAlester, OK
Mary “Reenie” Laginess, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Best Practices in Preparation: Tools for Accelerating Student GrowthJoin us for an in-depth webinar exploring ACT's professional services, with a focus on ACT® Instructional Mastery (AIM). AIM workshops empower educators by providing comprehensive insights into the structure and content of the ACT® test; effective test-taking strategies; and hands-on, interactive tasks that foster lasting understanding. Discover how AIM supports teachers in enhancing everyday classroom instruction to improve student performance on the ACT. The session will include insights from an experienced school district employee and a representative from ACT’s professional services department.
Attendees will:
Gain a thorough understanding of the detailed structure and content of AIM workshops.
Discover how experiential, hands-on tasks in AIM workshops foster deep, lasting comprehension of test-taking strategies and content areas, moving beyond traditional methods to build enduring skills.
Presenters:
Dr. Meri Kock, ACT Coordinator, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
Jonathan Martin, Senior Program Director – ACT Professional Services
Jess Duesler, Senior Account Executive, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
How Do You Support All Students for College and Career? Learn How from a School Counselor of the YearWith multiple first steps available after high school – college, apprenticeships/non-degree credentials, and military – leveraging individual student goals, interests, values, and skills to formulate each young person’s plan is critical. However, finding resources that engage and empower all students with information to explore both college and career can be challenging. Timothy Chamberlin, Vermont’s 2021 School Counselor of the Year, will share how he leverages Encourage to support his Graduate with a Plan effort, supporting students as they explore and make plans for college, career training, and military options.
Attendees will learn how to:
Use ACT's free myOptions Encourage program to support your efforts in ensuring students are ready for success in college and career.
Leverage the free college and career planning app, Encourage, to help students explore and match with colleges, scholarships, majors, and careers.
Incorporate myOptions Encourage into your college and career planning efforts like Vermont’s 2021 School Counselor of the Year.
Presenters:
Timothy Chamberlin, Director of School Counseling, Lake Region Union High School, Barton, VT
Jessica McFeron, Product Marketing Manager, myOptions Encourage, OR
Planning for the Future: Student Choices and Postsecondary SuccessWe invite you to participate in a forum-style workshop tailored for educators, counselors, and school administrators dedicated to steering students toward higher education and career paths. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced school leaders who have successfully integrated
ACT resources and data to broaden their students' academic and vocational horizons. Ideal for both newcomers to student advising and seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the ACT college and career preparedness solutions, our workshop equips you with the essential strategies to significantly influence your students' long-term success.
Attendees will learn how to:
Identify and evaluate various postsecondary pathways and opportunities available to students, as illustrated through ACT solutions and score reports.
Implement strategies to assist students in academic and career planning tailored to individual strengths and interests.
Speak to learners and parents about the test-optional landscape, sharing timely updates and college entrance projections.
Presenters:
Lisa Molinar, Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability – Grand Prairie ISD, TX
Emily Duplessis, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Jonathan Delgado, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Rose Gardner, Account Executive, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Autumn VanderLinden, Coordinator of Statewide Services, GEAR UP
Lisa King, Program Director, Center for Equity in Learning, ACT
The Practical Application of Social Emotional SkillsStudies have shown that essential skills, often called social emotional skills (SE skills), have been shown to improve student academic performance. Core SE skills, including Self-Management, Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Responsible Decision-Making, and Relationship Skills, can be used in all phases of life to overcome obstacles, reduce anxiety, and prepare students for life after high school. But how can we apply SE skills in our classrooms and beyond? Join us as we go into detail discussing how SE skills can be put into practical application in the classroom as well as at home and in the workplace.
Attendees will learn how to:
Identify the need and value of SE skills
Understand the Five Core Social Emotional Skills
Find practical ways to implement SE skills into their classrooms for students and adults.
Presenters:
Anthony Giudice, Senior Partnership Manager, Client Relations – Eastern Region, ACT
Doug Powers, Partnership Manager, Client Relations – Western Region, ACT
Stephanie Costner, Vice President Curriculum Design & Instructional Technology, New York Edge
