Science Assessment Leadership Team (SALT)
The Science Assessment Leadership Team (SALT) consists of science educators
throughout Washington and is committed to having a state exam modeling good
science education for all. SALT members participate in various events such as
Leadership Institutes, Scenario Writing Workshops, Content Reviews, Range
Findings and Data Review.
All those that apply to participate in any of the item development committees
listed below will become part of the SALT team.
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Scenario & Item Writing
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Content Review
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Pilot Range Finding
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Data Review
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Grade 5
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Feb 11-14, 2014
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April 9-11, 2014
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July 24-25, 2014
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Sept 24, 2014
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Grade 8
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Feb 18-21, 2014
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April 14-16, 2014
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July 14-16, 2014
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Sept 23, 2014
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Biology EOC
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Feb 11-14, 2014 (week 1)
Feb 18-21, 2014 (week 2)
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April 9-11, 2014 (week 1)
April 14-16, 2014 (week 2)
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July 21-23, 2014 (week 1)
July 28-30, 2014 (week 2)
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Sept 22, 2014
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Invitations will be sent:
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December 2013
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December 2013
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March 2014
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May 2014
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The adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in October 2013 began a transition process that will take several years for awareness, professional development, and implementation in the classroom, leading to a state-wide assessment of those standards. The date/year for the first assessment of the NGSS is unknown at this time. We will continue to develop items aligned to the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards for the state science assessments until timelines are more clear and NGSS development begins.
PreSALTers Enthusiastically Promoting Powerful Educational Resources (PEPPER)
Members include science educators throughout Washington interested in receiving Science Assessment updates. Members receive invitations to participate in various events such as Scenario Writing Workshops, Content Reviews, Range Findings and Data Review.
Interested in being a member of the PEPPER team? Please send your name and email address to
jessica.cole@k12.wa.us
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