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Superintendent Arntzen to Host Montana’s First Innovative Assessment Summit
HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen is excited to host the first Montana Alternative Student Assessment (MAST) Through-Year Assessment Summit, on February 27, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This virtual event is specifically designed for Montana educators and school administrators for grades 3-8 as part of the preparations for the statewide MAST implementation during the 2024-2025 school year.
“Montana is leading the nation in finding innovation solutions that measure true academic achievement,” said Superintendent Elaie Arntzen. “The outdated one-size-fits-all model simply does not work for our students, parents, and teachers. Please join us for this summit as we celebrate Montana’s successful through-year pilot program and roll out MAST statewide.”
The MAST Summit will focus on:
- Engaging in discussions with keynote speakers from Education First, the Center for Assessment, and New Meridian.
- Topics range from the foundations of through-year assessments to Montana's MAST implementation.
- A panel on family engagement, participation-based sessions, and role-alike discussions.
- Insights into educator engagement, score report development, accommodations, and instructional utility.
This summit will provide valuable insights and enhance attendees’ understanding of through-year assessments. Please mark your calendar for this informative and collaborative summit. Visit the MAST KickOff Virtual Event page for registration information, agendas, and presenter bios.
For more information, please contact Tressa Graveley, MAST Assessment Specialist, at Tressa.Graveley@mt.gov.
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