South Dakota science teachers are invited to participate in several activities this summer related to state assessments. Participants will be compensated for their time ($150/day) and have the opportunity to network with other science teachers across the state.

The South Dakota Department of Education’s Office of Assessment will hold four meetings for the general education and alternate science assessments in grades 5, 8, and 11 this summer. Participants should have a science and/or special populations background.

Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held via Microsoft Teams. These meetings will generally last all day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. Cameras and reliable internet are required.

Please fill out this form to apply by May 1.

Schedule

• Science Independent Alignment Study review: June 21-23 in Pierre
• Science Alternate Assessment Content Advisory Committee Meeting: July 22
• Science Alternate Assessment Achievement Level Descriptor Meeting: July 25
• Science Alternate Assessment Standard Setting Meeting (set cut scores): July 26–27 (participants must attend both days)
• Science Standard Validation Meeting (validate cut scores): July 28–29 (participants must attend both days)