This workshop equips educators with practical strategies to integrate New Jersey Student Learning Assessments - Adaptive (NJSLA-A) concepts and formats into daily English Language Arts and Math instruction. Participants explore the types of tasks found on the NJSLA-A, and learn how to weave these seamlessly into lessons. The session emphasizes both formative and summative assessment methods, providing tools and classroom activities that mirror NJSLA-A item types, technology-enhanced responses, and performance-based tasks. Through hands-on examples and collaborative discussions, educators leave prepared to reinforce state-tested skills throughout the school year rather than isolating them to test prep periods.

• Lack of alignment between daily instruction and NJSLA-A task formats and standards.
  
  
• Student unfamiliarity with question types, technology-enhanced items, and performance tasks on the NJSLA-A.
  
  
• Limited use of formative and summative assessments that authentically prepare students for state assessments.
  

1. Integrating NJSLA-A Task Types into Lessons
   Participants will learn how to embed NJSLA-style math and ELA tasks into daily instruction, ensuring students consistently engage with the formats and skills assessed on the test.
   
   
2. Using Formative and Summative Assessments Strategically
   Educators will gain strategies for designing and using admit/exit tickets, tic-tac-toe boards, gallery walks, and four-square homework to monitor progress, provide targeted feedback, and reinforce standards in both content areas.
   
   
3. Applying Tools and Resources to Build Student Readiness
   Teachers will explore resources such as anchor charts, whiteboards, NJSLA-A online tutorials, and paired text/media activities to improve student familiarity with academic vocabulary, technology-based item formats, and evidence-based responses.