Creating Assessments with Pearson Limelight (Assessment System)
Ongoing training is provided by request. Contact Lisa Zettle to schedule training (zettle@baisd.net). Create assessments quickly by using the test item bank, which is aligned to Michigan’s GLCEs/HSCEs, or create assessments of your own and have them uploaded into the system. Pearson Limelight outreach coaches will support requests from Bay and Arenac schools in this project.

Pearson Limelight for School Leaders
Date: September 21, October 12,
November 9 or December 14, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Bay-Arenac ISD
Instructors: Darcy McMahon/Christine Brillhart
Description: Pearson Limelight is the next generation assessment tool that will allow users to: build tests using Pearson test items, build tests using your own test items, and generate reports of test data. In this
workshop you will gain all the skills needed to create an aligned test using Pearson Limelight: such as accessing frameworks, building answer-key-only tests, building tests from item banks, writing your own test
items, creating answer sheets, scanning tests, and generating reports. After a bit of practice, you will be able to train others in your home district.

Using Hands-On Science Investigations to Improve
Learning in Science, ELA and Math (Grades 2–8)
Date: November 16, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bay-Arenac ISD
Presenters: Darcy McMahon and Christine Brillhart
Description: Have you ever felt that there just isn’t enough time to get to science into the already packed elementary school day? Come discover practical ways to integrate GLCE-aligned hands-on science investigations, implement science notebooks, and have your students highly engaged with critical content in ways that will have your students improving skills in three content areas at once. Resources provided.

Meeting Learner Needs in Science (Grades 2–8)
Date: January 18, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bay-Arenac ISD
Presenters: Darcy McMahon and Christine Brillhart
Description: Every student is different! So how can the classroom teacher meet each child’s learning needs? Discover some simple and practical tips and tricks for approaching this age-old teaching
dilemma. Explore what strategies educational researchers have discovered to be successful with meeting needs of varied learners. With tools and strategies such as differentiated instruction, flexible
assessments, cooperative learning, and multiple intelligences, you’ll be equipped to teach for mastery of science content in all learners ensuring long-range retention and success. Resources provided.