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Forward Exam Educator Involvement Opportunities

Forward Exam New Item Review

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DPI is recruiting Wisconsin educators to participate in “New Item Review” in-person meetings for the Forward Exam. Eight applicants will be selected for each of the content areas and grade levels/spans listed below. We are looking for a diverse group of educators from all over Wisconsin (including EL and special education teachers).

New Item Review is an important step in the development of the Forward Exam. Educators review all newly created items (questions) for the exam for content, grade level appropriateness, alignment to correct standard, cultural inclusivity, and bias/sensitivity issues. This is a great opportunity to be a part of assessment development, provide valuable feedback, have detailed input about the items on the Forward Exam, and take knowledge back to your district about the process.

Deadline to apply is May 2, 2025.

Content Area
Grade Level/Span Groups
Meeting Dates
Meeting Duration
English Language Arts (ELA)
3-4
5-6
7-8
August 4-7
4 days
Mathematics
3-4
5-6
7-8
August 4-7
4 days
Science
4
8
August 5-6
2 days
Social Studies
4
8
10
August 7
 1 day

Logistics:

  • The review will be an in-person meeting (travel required) that will take place in Madison (7:30 am to 4:30 pm daily).
  • Applicants must be available to participate ALL days of the content area/grade-level review meeting for which they apply.
  • Applicants will be required to sign a Security and Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to participation.
  • Overnight accommodations are available to committee members who qualify.
  • Meals not provided at the meeting will be eligible for reimbursement.
  • There will be reimbursement for mileage to and from the participant's home.
  • Stipend of $150 per day for participation.

How to Apply

 
Two step application process:
  1. Complete Educator Involvement Participation Application, and
  2. Submit resume to osamail@dpi.wi.gov
Applications submitted without a resume submission will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for participation in New Item Review. Deadline to apply is May 2, 2025.

Forward Exam Alignment Study

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DPI is recruiting 16 Wisconsin educators to work alongside national subject-area experts to ensure the alignment of the 2024 Forward Exam for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics to the Wisconsin Academic Standards using the Webb Alignment Model. The primary role of each participant is to review the items (questions) on the ELA and Mathematics exams and judge the depth-of-knowledge (DOK) level of each item and to identify the standard to which each item is aligned.

Deadline to apply was February 7, 2025.

Content Area
Grade Level/Span Groups
Meeting Dates
Meeting Duration
English Language Arts (ELA)
3-5
6-8
March 4-6 
3 days
Mathematics
3-5
6-8
March 4-6
3 days

Logistics:

  • The Alignment Study will be an in-person meeting (travel required) that will take place in Madison (7:30 am to 4:30 pm daily).
  • Applicants must be available to participate ALL days of the meeting for which they apply.
  • Applicants will be required to sign a Security and Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to participation.
  • Overnight accommodations are available to committee members who qualify.
  • Meals not provided at the meeting will be eligible for reimbursement.
  • There will be reimbursement for mileage to and from the participant's home.
  • Reimbursement of up to $150 per day for substitute pay.

How to Apply

 
The application period has now closed.