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      <title>DRC Beacon by Laura</title>
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         <title>Beacon appears very much laid out like the Georgia Milestone.</title>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 13:01:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon is a formative assessment with the same format and tools of the GMAS.  Teachers can actively monitor students while they take the assessments.  Most assessments (testlets) take about 15-20 minutes with the exception of reading.  The test is adaptive.  Test items include selected response and technology enhanced items. Data from the test should be used to inform instruction.</title>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 13:03:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662118852</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>DRC Beacon is same platform used (DRC Insight) for the GA Milestones, so&nbsp;it will be nice for the students to have the opportunity to become familiar with the program throughout the school year, and relieve some of the stress that comes with such a high stakes test. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 13:19:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662242454</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>DRC Beacon is an assessment platform that is aligned with Georgia Milestones. Also, DRC Beacon is computer adaptive.  Questions will be adjusted to accommodate students needs.  </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 15:39:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Introduction</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Good introduction to DRC Beacon.&nbsp; It was not too overwhelming with information. I like that it's designed like the Milestones.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 15:56:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon PL</title>
         <author>simseb2019</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662259723</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Hopefully this will be a great tool along with iReady for student data and to plan for individual and group instruction. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 15:58:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Beacon gives better precision across a wide range of achievement levels. Also reduced testing time.</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662259885</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 15:58:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Good introduction to the new system. Like the available tools</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 15:59:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662260539</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>As a person new to a testing grade, I feel that it not only helps the students better prepare themselves for the standardized test, but me as well.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 15:59:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Adaptation </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662261401</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>How much adapting does this assessment do? Is it adapted to flow within the grade level or does it dip below like I-ready?</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:00:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662261731</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The assessment is closely related to GMAS. This will be a great way to get students familiar with the format of the Milestone. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:00:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662262521</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>As a new teacher, this assessment tool seems to be beneficial as it mimics the Georgia Milestones. I am sure that this will not only help prepare the students for the big test, but will also make them feel more comfortable taking it when the time comes!</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:01:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon PD</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662262967</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The computer-adaptive testing adjusting to the students' path is an appreciative framework. Does the Beacon take the place of iReady for 3rd graders?<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:02:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC BEACON is similar to the GA Milestones is terms of what is being evaluated. How much adapting does the assessment do?</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662263790</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:03:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662264317</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>As a new teacher this will  be a great asset in helping with preparation the Georgia Milestone.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:03:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662264923</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I like that we will have another assessment to collect data on our students. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:04:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662265185</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This test mirrors the GMAS! So the login, tools, and knowing the framework of the questions should be a breeze for the students and teachers. Its the pre-work that I'm sighing about.😒 But its going to work out!</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:05:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Great for 3rd Grade</title>
         <author></author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I am looking forward to 3rd graders getting to work in the same platform as the GMAS.  Previously we had to expose them to the platform through GA Experience online, which was helpful, but took away from real instruction.  DRC Beacon will familiarize them with the platform AND give teachers useful information about students' understanding of grade level content.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:05:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon is an adaptive testing program that will help determine student ability areas and areas of growth.</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662266020</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:06:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon seems like a great way to let us know how the kiddos are learning and where we need to improve. How often will the Beacon test be given?</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662266564</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:07:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662267112</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The fact that it is similar to the GMAS means that the 3rd graders will have practice with online testing so there are not going into the testing clueless on the types of questions and format.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:07:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author>shatarasims12</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662267681</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The program seems very friendly to use. I love that it is aligned with the Georgia Milestone.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:08:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>This will be a great introduction to and practice for what is expected on the Milestones.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662268865</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:10:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662271030</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This is a wonderful tool to expose students to familiari</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:13:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC &amp; New Standards </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662271040</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The GA DOE will be rolling out new standards in Math next year. Will the DRC Beacon program automatically be updated with the new standards/revisions?</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:13:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon                                        The program seems easy and friendly to use. I love that it is aligned with the Georgia Milestone.</title>
         <author>shatarasims12</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662275481</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:19:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662283892</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Aligned to Georgia Milestones.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 16:30:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>I can see how this program along with i-Ready can be very beneficial.  The feedback/data with help with interventions and differentiation.  I think that using Beacon will allow teachers to prepare students for the Georgia Milestones.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662321509</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 17:27:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662329007</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Seems like a program that students would benefit from.  Especially since it aligns to the GA Standards and GMAS.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 17:40:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662333604</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I feel students, especially students with learning disability will benefit from the DRC Beacon assessment because test are not timed and accommodations are available. Additionally, it prepares students for the GMAS.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 17:48:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662335679</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This will be helpful in preparing students for the format of GMAS!</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 17:51:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662345359</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The program is aligned with the GMAS.  This will be very helpful when preparing our students for the end of the year assessment.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 18:09:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon will be administered for English/Language Arts, Writing and Math. The DRC Beacon is aligned to GAMS and the GSE standards.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1662369962</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 18:50:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sounds like the program begins with assessment (GMAS) in mind, which is great.</title>
         <author>jenniferhaigler3</author>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-27 18:55:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Looks to be helpful in familiarity with what Ga Milestones will be like for students</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 09:26:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663094495</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>How often will we be using this program throughout the school year?<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 12:48:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>I look forward to learning more about the program...</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663094947</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 12:48:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon is an assessment platform that will be used as a formative assessment tool for language arts and math. It is aligned with the GSE and follows the same format as the Georgia Milestone.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663095571</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 12:49:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Great tol for assessment.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663099673</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 12:55:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Great practice </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663105054</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I believe this tool will be useful and beneficial in helping educators and students understand the expectations of GMAS.  Also help to guide instruction better. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 13:02:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663107127</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I would like more hands on with this tool to better understand.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 13:04:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Exciting</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663117666</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I look forward to using this program to enhance student success.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 13:16:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author>ancruni</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663130171</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I plan to use the DRC Beacon this school year.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 13:29:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Love that the platform is the same format as GMAS!</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663262691</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 16:04:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I believe that this is a great program that seeks to tests students learning. It will be useful for both the teacher and student.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This program sounds wonderful!&nbsp; Looks like it will be very helpful in giving quality assessments and using data to drive instruction.<br><br>~Alexis Austin</div>]]></description>
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         <title>I appreciate how DRC Beacon is aligned to the GSE format/standards.</title>
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         <title>Exciting!!!!</title>
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         <title>DRC Beacon- Jabal Moss</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>DRC Beacon aligns with all GSE math standards and will allow for students to be assessed using similar questions that they will see on the Georgia Milestone.&nbsp;<br><br>-Jabal M. Moss</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This program seems to be a great program. There are a variety of questioning types that are similar to the GMAS. I really like that it auto-grades constructed response questions. It will give the students practice using the program prior to GMAS as well.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Excited about the DRC Beacon program can&#39;t wait to share with my students.</title>
         <author></author>
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         <title>Familiarity </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>DRC Beacon is a similar platform to the one that was used at my previous school/state. I also like that it is used multiple times during the school year. This allows students to become comfortable with state testing when the time arrives.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>I hope this program will be easier to give the students. I struggles with the last benchmark testing and it let my students confused. I like the fact that it will be similar to the Georgia Milestone. Students will be more comfortable when they take the GMS this year.</title>
         <author></author>
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         <author></author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I learned that the DRC Beacon and GSE math standards are aligned. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>I like the parallels in the standards and the content from each platform.  The DRC being aligned with the GMAS standards is a plus. </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663317646</link>
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         <title>I learned that I can chart student progress when students are taking sections of the DRC.</title>
         <author></author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I learned that this will help the students get ready for the GA Milestones while the teachers are able to bridge the gaps in the Standards.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>I like that there is an assessment that will mirror the expected summative assessment. Students will feel more familiar and may have less anxiety during the actual GMAS.</title>
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         <title>Excited about this system.  It seems similar to GA Milestone testing which is a plus for both teachers and students.  Being able to progress monitor is a  positive benefit.</title>
         <author></author>
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         <title>This is great!  I like that the assessments are like the Georgia Milestones.  Students will get an all year experience that will enable them to focus on the content and not understanding how to use the platform. </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663364242</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Mrs. L. Johnson </div>]]></description>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663365399</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I really like how this will prepare our students more for the Georgia Milestones.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>I like the fact that this assessment will correlate with the GMAS. </title>
         <author></author>
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         <title>I like that this will be a way to monitor progress that is more closely aligned to grade-level specific standards.</title>
         <author>dawnhkoz</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663366506</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 18:53:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon can be a useful tool, but is &quot;adding&quot; additional assessments what is best for our students???</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663371749</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 19:03:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon  will be a great tool to expose students to GMAS format and gauge student&#39;s readiness/ progress with the standards.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663372926</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 19:05:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>A tool to assess a student and their progress with standards; as well as a snapshot to gauge where the individual stands on the curriculum map.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663373378</link>
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         <title>This was very informative, I like the fact that it is standard base and it correlates with the GMAS. I also the fact that is on grade level and provides students with another opportunity to use the DESMO calculator. It seems as if DRC Beacon replaced Performance Matter.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663375517</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 19:10:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon will be beneficial in giving teachers a resource for rigorous assessments that is aligned with what GMAS measures and assesses. </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663394025</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 19:44:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon is a great resource that allows Teachers to make an informed decision when targeting instructions for students!</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1663500892</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- Ms.Teresa Clark </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-28 23:47:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Looking to learn so much more</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1664171373</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-07-29 14:57:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1664215945</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I like that it gives the students practice testing on the format that will be used at the EOY Milestones. They will be able to practice using the tools to become comfortable. Will DRC Beacon replace an assessment or is it another to add?</div>]]></description>
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         <title>I was pleased to find out that DRC Beacon and GMAS are aligned and students get a &quot;Milestone like&quot; experience even down to the item types and tools within the test, when using DRC Beacon.  Great Milestones Prep!</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1779171938</link>
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         <pubDate>2021-09-29 19:27:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon will be a great tool to implement to enhance instruction, student practice, and assessments.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/1998439119</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-01-18 16:43:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>I really believe that my students will not only like Beacon, but will also benefit from it! I&#39;m very excited about Beacon!!!</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2000811742</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>i</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-01-19 16:05:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon is another great tool to add to our educator toolbox!</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2001334283</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This is another resource that educators will be able to use to support student learning and achievement.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-01-19 19:42:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC BEACON</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2001573475</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>DRC is a formative assessment used to monitor student progress with no penalties. The Georgia Milestone is an assessment that has penalties and reports to local, state, and federal lawmakers.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-01-19 22:18:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mixed Assessment</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2001615752</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Mixed Assessments are essential to the gains of the student. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-01-19 22:59:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DCR Beacon is an excellent tool for students to utilize to become familiar with the Georgia Milestones Assessment.  I believe it would also provide GREAT practice for students as a preparation tool as a whole.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2054039139</link>
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         <pubDate>2022-02-17 20:29:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2060757872</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>What a great resource to use to prepare our students!  Half the battle is being able to maneuver the testing platform, and this will allow many of our students to feel more comfortable taking a test.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Great platform</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2061751559</link>
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         <pubDate>2022-02-23 02:35:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DRC Beacon</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2061911575</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This is a great resource. The alignment to the Georgia Milestones will be very beneficial for our students. I eagerly anticipate the data from utilizing this program. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>This platform will be a great tool to use for students and teachers.  The benefits will allow teachers to administer assessments that will only take 15 min.  Teachers are able to monitor as students take their assessments.</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/westla/qsl4ytoyr0t0/wish/2063114542</link>
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         <pubDate>2022-02-23 18:06:09 UTC</pubDate>
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