Superintendent Arntzen Hosts the 2024 Virtual MAST Fall Summit

• Brian O'Leary
• August 22 2024

HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen will host the 2024 virtual Montana Aligned to Standards Through-Year [vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me] (MAST) Fall Summit on September 5, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This virtual event will offer technical and instructional support and guidance to Montana educators and school administrators for the statewide implementation of MAST during the 2024-2025 school year. The MAST program is made up of multiple through-year testlets that benefit students, parents, teachers, and administrators by providing actionable data and a meaningful model of student growth over the school year.

“Montana’s innovative MAST program is the first of its kind in the nation,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “Our experts are here to help ensure that the statewide implementation and administration of the MAST program is successful. This summit is a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of through-year assessments that are aligned with our Montana teaching and learning standards.”

The MAST Summit will include:

• Nationally recognized presenters providing a keynote on instructional usefulness and framework to review and adjust local assessment systems for coherence.
• Sessions dedicated to using the MAST testing platform, with an emphasis on effective preparation and administration.
• Guidance on accessing, analyzing, and interpreting MAST score reports to drive informed instructional decisions.
• Best practices for providing appropriate accommodations during the MAST assessment, with a strong focus on accessibility.
• A panel discussion featuring Montana educators, offering valuable insights and experiences on implementing the MAST assessment across diverse educational settings.

The summit will conclude with optional personalized assistance through office hours from 3:00-4:00 PM.

To register for the virtual MAST Summit, click here [vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me].