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Hidden Gems on DESE's Website Mini-Course

Please note: If you are participating in this mini-course for BTAP requirements, completing TWO mini-courses creates a mini-course combo which meets the quarterly requirement for ongoing learning support. 

Hidden Gems on DESE's Website Mini-Course

Facilitator: Darbie Valenti Huff, MSTA's Professional Developer

This course is a self-paced mini-course that provides a brief introduction to the plethora of resources on DESE's webpage, including, but not limited to:

  • Missouri Learning Standards
  • Item Specifications
  • Released Scored Items
  • Performance Level Descriptors
  • Assessment Item Types
  • Student Resources
  • MO Leap Blocks

In addition, there will be tips on how to effectively use these valuable resources in your classroom instruction. This will be particularly helpful for any educator who administers an end-of-year state assessment.



By watching this webinar and completing the quiz, a certificate of completion automatically will be generated showing 0.5 hours of professional learning has been completed. If no certificate of completion is needed, webinars can be accessed on the MSTA website.