ACT Standard Setting - Overview
DPI is recruiting a diverse group of Wisconsin educators to establish cut scores for the ACT in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science. These cut scores are independent of ACT’s College and Career Readiness Benchmarks and are used for state accountability. The cut scores separate students into four achievement levels which provide clear indicators of students’ levels of understanding of the Wisconsin Academic Standards and indicate their progression toward future learning.
The standard setting will focus on achievement standards for ELA, Mathematics and Science in grades 11. Ten applicants will be selected for each of subject content area, for a total of 30 educators. We are looking for a diverse group of educators from all over Wisconsin (including English learner (EL) and special education teachers).
Logistics
- The Standard Setting will be an in-person, two-day meeting held in Madison (exact location to be determined), 7:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, July 10-11, 2024.
- Applicants must be available to participate BOTH days.
- Applicants will be required to sign a Security and Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to participation.
- Overnight accommodations are available to educators who qualify.
- Meals not provided at the meeting will be eligible for reimbursement.
- There will be reimbursement for mileage to and from the participant's home.
- Stipend of $150 per day available for participants.
How to Apply
Two step application process:
- Complete The 2024 ACT Standard Setting Involvement Application
- Submit resume to osamail@dpi.wi.gov within 24 hours of submitting application.
Applications submitted without a resume submission will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for participation.