From Test Items to Teaching: Instructional Implications of the NJSLA-Adaptive

New Jersey’s upcoming NJSLA-Adaptive assessment introduces important shifts that will impact student experience, item design, and instructional expectations. As details continue to emerge, now is the time to understand what’s changing—and how to respond strategically.

We invite you to join us for a targeted webinar designed specifically for instructional leaders.

In this session, we’ll move beyond test logistics to examine what the updates mean for teaching and learning. Participants will:

• See the assessment in action by reviewing authentic sample items from the new NJSLA-Adaptive platform and directly comparing them to previously released items
• Understand instructional impact, including how adaptive testing influences item design, student experience, and performance expectations
• Support teachers effectively with classroom-ready strategies that build readiness without “teaching to the test”