Ready to supercharge your instruction? In this session, educators will LEVEL UP their practice by exploring the full suite of Smarter Balanced tools and resources—both familiar and often overlooked. From deepening your understanding of the formative assessment process to discovering game-changing tools like the Tools for Teachers, Interim Connections Playlists and the Annotated Response Tool, this session will guide you through practical ways to turn student data into meaningful instructional action.

Participants will:

• Explore “known” and “hidden gem” tools within the Smarter Balanced ecosystem
• Navigate the Tools for Teachers platform to find high-quality, standards-aligned resources
• Use the Interim Assessment Item Portal and Connections Playlists to identify next steps in learning
• Discover how student responses and content explorations can deepen rigor and support differentiation

Leave with new strategies and resources to empower students and take instruction to the next level!

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact assessment@lacoe.edu or the LACOE Title II Coordinator, Hugo Aceves, at Aceves_hugo@lacoe.edu.