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The Breath of the Test: Understanding STAAR Complexity
The Anatomy of STAAR Series






Text complexity and task demand significantly influence student performance on STAAR. This session examines the layered complexity of passages and explores how blueprint design, reporting categories, and passage selection interact to shape cognitive load. Like the respiratory system, these elements work together to sustain performance under pressure. Participants will analyze how cognitive load impacts comprehension and explore instructional implications for building stamina and analytical depth throughout the year.

Important Session Information:


1 hour Zoom, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2026

Session ID:
540016
Credits Available:
(1) Contact Hours
(1) CPE
Seats Available:
99
Fee:
$300.00 (Login to See CO-OP Pricing)
Contact Person:
Lindsey Boyett
Instructor(s):
Meagan Hensley
Date Time Location
8/20/2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Zoom Session, Online Course
Region 8 Education Service Center | 4845 US Highway 271 N | Pittsburg TX 75686 | 903-572-8551 | Map/Directions
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