What should you listen for?

• 1 How can assessment preparation move beyond isolated test practice? Listen for ways districts can make preparation part of everyday instruction instead of a separate, high-pressure testing push.
• 2 How can formative assessment support student readiness? The speakers share how instructional evidence can help teams identify learning needs and respond before high-stakes testing.
• 3 How can leaders reduce assessment fatigue while keeping expectations high? The conversation highlights aligned routines that help students practice rigorous thinking without adding disconnected assessment experiences.