Checkpoint A (Grade 8) French and Spanish Regional Exams

Wednesday, October 14; Tuesday, December 1; if needed Thursday, January 7

8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch will be provided

CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh

Cost Billed through 506 Co-Ser. Costs will be dependent on number of schools participating and purchasing the exams.

Presenter: Stephanie Sorgule, School Support Services Assessment and Planning Coordinator

Participants 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.

Target Audience: World Languages Teachers Grades 7-12