PVAAS Update PAIU Curriculum Coordinators Meeting March 2016 Kristen Lewald, Ed.D PVAAS Statewide Director for PDE

Topics Roster Verification Grade 8 PSSA and Keystone Alg I Students 1:1 Sessions with IU Follow-up IU5 – Lori Patton IU19 – Doug Womelsdorf Questions/Comments/Feedback

PVAAS Roster Verification Are yooooou reaaaaaady to rosterrrrrr?!

PIMS Staff Student Subtest Submission Submission used to pre-populate the PVAAS Roster Verification application Deadline to submit: March 21, 2016 by 5 pm! No extensions RV is statewide system with statewide timelines Some LEAs have not yet submitted any data reminder was sent to all districts that have not submitted as of March 8 th. Sent to: PIMS Admin, Superintendents, PVAAS District Admin Account holders Deadline to submit: March 21, 2016 by 5 pm! Please send reminder to your LEAs

Roster Verification Virtual Learning Module (VLM) Accessible 24/7 through PVAAS website Segments for Teachers, School Admins and School Roster Approvers, and District Admin and District Roster Approvers Part 1 segments – Released November 1, 2015 Part 2 segments- Released February 29, 2016

Roster Verification Virtual Learning Module SegmentTitleEstimated Time (in minutes) Opening ScreenWelcome1 Menu Choice 1What is Roster Verification10 Menu Choice 2Roster Verification Overview12 Menu Choice 3Instructional Responsibility18 Menu Choice 4Teacher Actions16 Menu Choice 5School Admin Actions28 Menu Choice 6LEA/District Admin Actions17 Menu Choice 7Resources/Support1 Users may select a specific segment to view, or watch the VLM in its entirety! Available since Nov 1, 2015 Available since Feb 29, 2016

Roster Verification Virtual Learning Module Users may view a section in its entirety, or use the index to view only a specific action!

Spring 2016 Roster Verification Phases LEA Preview Phase, by School May 2-13, 2016 (2 weeks) Teacher Verification Phase May 14*-27, 2016 (2 weeks) *Notifications of phase opening will be sent via on Monday, May 16. School Administrator Verification Phase May 28*-June 10, 2016 (2 weeks) *Notifications of phase opening will be sent via on Monday, May 30. LEA Verification Phase June 11*-24, 2016 (2 weeks) *Notifications of phase opening will be sent via on Monday, June 13. Admins should make sure the system is ready for teachers! Teachers can Preview BUT cannot edit during this phase!

Spring 2016 Roster Verification Phases LEA Preview Phase, by School May 2-13, 2016 (2 weeks) Teacher Verification Phase May 14*-27, 2016 (2 weeks) *Notifications of phase opening will be sent via on Monday, May 16. School Administrator Verification Phase May 28*-June 10, 2016 (2 weeks) *Notifications of phase opening will be sent via on Monday, May 30. LEA Verification Phase June 11*-24, 2016 (2 weeks) *Notifications of phase opening will be sent via on Monday, June 13. Friday Closing of Phases

PSSA Grade 8 Math and Keystone Algebra I ESSA and PDE Feedback on Status

ESSA: Exception for Advanced Mathematics in Middle School ESSA allows states to exempt 8 th grade students from the 8th grade math test if the student takes the end of course test designed to meet the high school mathematics assessment requirement. In Pennsylvania, this would mean that 8th grade students who take the Algebra I Keystone Exam could, at the state’s discretion, be exempt from the 8th grade mathematics PSSA. However, if a state chooses to implement this exception, the state must develop an additional, more advanced mathematics exam for these students to take in high school. Feedback from John Weiss, Assistant Director, PDE, Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction PDE is, indeed, aware of this provision and has been discussing and investigating ways to make this work in PA. The primary concern at this point is, “if a state chooses to implement this exception, the state must develop an additional, more advanced mathematics exam for these students to take in high school.” What would that assessment be? An Algebra II Keystone Exam? The SAT? ACT? This is not as easy a fix as it appears. Nevertheless, we continue to look for a way to take advantage of this provision. If any of your contacts have any suggestions, we’d love to hear them.

1:1 PVAAS Sessions

Altoona Area SD Bethlehem Area SD Central Dauphin SD Chambersburg SD Clairton City SD Columbia Borough SD Downingtown Area Duquesne City SD Easton Area SD Ephrata Area SD Erie City SD Greater Johnstown SD Harrisburg SD Hazleton Area SD Lancaster SD Lebanon SD Norristown SD Pittsburgh Public Pottstown SD Reading SD Scranton SD Steel Valley SD Steelton-Highspire Southeast Delco SD Windber SD York City SD 264 1:1 Sessions Completed in 26 Districts + Admin Debrief + Other Sessions!