Student Reading Inventory 2017-2018

SRI Test Administration Training Training Overview Training Handouts Student Reading Inventory Assessment Overview and Ethics Student Achievement Manager (Educator Access) Student Reading Inventory (Student Access) Student Reading Inventory Administration Manual Using the SAM Smartbar Adding and Enrolling Students in SAM Student Reading Inventory Reports Manual Selecting the Right Books SRI Performance Levels Training Sign-In Sheets and Contact Information

SRI Resources – Today’s Handouts Student Reading Inventory Settings and Reports Student Reading Inventory Administration Manual Educator’s Guide – Available on ARE Website Reading Book List by Lexile – Available on ARE Website Student Reading Inventory College & Career Ready Student Reading Inventory Proficiency Levels/Bands Student Reading Inventory Training Presentation Student Reading Inventory Quick Reference Guide Teacher/Staff Training Sign-In Sheet All Handouts/Resources can be found on our website at: http://testing.dpsk12.org/resources/sri.html

Student reading inventory OVERVIEW

Student Reading Inventory Overview SRI Overview Student Reading Inventory (SRI) is a computer-adaptive reading comprehension assessment that provides an assessment of student reading levels, reported in lexile measures. The teacher and administrator component of SRI is the Student Achievement Manager (SAM). SRI test results are automatically calculated and sent to SAM, which generates a variety of reports that help teachers and leaders monitor student progress and make data-driven decisions. On average, students are expected to grow approximately 75-100 Lexiles per year.

Student Reading Inventory overview Student Reading Inventory Assessment – Student Access SRI has an item bank of over 4,500 questions and is based exclusively on passages from authentic children’s literature, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as excerpts from young adult and classic literature, newspapers and magazines. Results are reported indicating student’s reading ability on the Lexile scale and aligned to the Common Core Standards. The student receives approximately 20 – 30 questions (Allow 30-45 minutes for testing). Link: http://dpssri01.dpsuser.dpsk12.org:55880/slms/EducatorAccess Teacher/Administrator Management – Educator Access The teacher component of the SRI, SAM Educator Portal, is designed to make it easy for you to monitor student progress. Through SAM’s easy to use interface, you can generate a variety of meaningful reports and identify students who need special attention. Link: http://dpssri01.dpsuser.dpsk12.org:55880/slms/EducatorAccess Reports Key to making the most of SRI is to make full use of the reports that are generated by SAM Educator Portal. The reports will help you monitor progress, make instructional decisions and administer the program.

Who takes sri? Which Students take SRI? At a minimum, you will need to test all students in the READ Act Cohort and newly enrolled students to the District in grades 6-12 within the Fall Test Administration Window. You may administer SRI to all of your students at any time during the school year and the scores are imported into Schoolnet and OASIS on a bi-monthly basis. Students Roster All Students in Grades 6-12 have been uploaded into SAM from IC for SRI Testing. Only Students in Grades 6-9 have been enrolled within SAM to take the SRI. Please let us know if you would like to administer the assessment to all Students in Grades 10-12 and we will enroll the students. If not, you will need to enroll those students individually for testing.

Student reading inventory test administration window When is the Test Administration Window? The Student Reading Inventory (SRI) Fall Test Administration Window for READ Act Plan Data Collection is August 21, 2017– September 29, 2017. The Student Reading Inventory (SRI) Spring Test Administration Window for READ Act Plan Data Collection is April 1, 2018 – May 18, 2018.

Student reading inventory Accommodations

SRI Accommodations: Standard Accommodations used on District and State Assessments must be documented on the student’s IEP in Enrich. Below is a list of allowable accommodations for students accessing the Student Reading Inventory Assessment. Computer Screen Magnification Braille Sign Interpretation of Text Human Read Aloud Test Administrator entering of responses for student

Student reading inventory Administration

eTHICS Understand the procedures needed to administer the assessment Avoid any conditions in the preparation and administration that might invalidate the results Ensure that any eligible student is not excluded from taking the assessment Ensure that all students who need an accommodation are afforded one according to policies and procedures Protect the rights to privacy of all examinees Avoid actions or conditions that would permit or encourage an individual to receive scores that misrepresent their actual levels of achievement.

Student accounts - Rosters created from Infinite campus Accessing SAM (Student Administration Manager Access) Type in the following url address: http://dpssri01.dpsuser.dpsk12.org:55880/slms/EducatorAccess SAM Educator Username and Password: Sent separately to school sites   Accessing SRI (Student Reading Inventory Access) http://dpssri01.dpsuser.dpsk12.org:55880/slms/StudentAccess SRI Student Username and Password:  Student’s 6-Digit DPS Student Number Adding Students to SAM (Students not in SAM) for SRI Testing 1.Log Into SAM 2.Double Click on Grade Level 3.Click on Add Student 4.Student Username/Password 5.Add First Name, Last Name and 6-Digit Student ID Number 6.Click Save 7.Click on Manage Enrollment 8.Checkmark student’s box for SMI enrollment and click SAVE

Student achievement manager (SAM)– educator access Log into SAM and navigate through system http://dpssri01.dpsuser.dpsk12.org:55880/slms/EducatorAccess Username: Mercer 123 Password: Mercer 123 Add Student Enroll Student Review Student Profile Review Reports

SAM Quick reference guide – using smartbar

SAM Quick reference guide – adding/enrolling students

SAM Screen shot - adding/enrolling students

SAM Screen shot - adding students

SAM Screen shot - enrolling students

SAM Screen shot – Add a class

SAM Screen shot – Add students to a class

SAM quick reference guide - reports

Student reading inventory reports College and Career Readiness Report This report shows student Lexile scores from SRI tests in relation to real-world texts of varying types and difficulties. This report is used to demonstrate to students what reading levels are necessary to succeed in real-world situation where comprehension of various texts is required. Reading Performance Report This report shows students’ performance standards based on the results of their latest SRI Tests. This report is used to set goals for students, and to identify students who are performing at low performance standards. Goals Growth Report The purpose of this report is to identify the growth each student is making, check the dates of tests for an individual student. On average, students are expected to grow approximately 75-100 Lexiles per year. This report is used to provide opportunities to challenge students who show significant progress and to provide appropriate levels of intervention and support for students who are showing little growth. Intervention Grouping Report This report groups students under the four SRI performance standards. The report is used to target for additional support students whose performance is Below Basic or Basic. This report is used to plan appropriate instructional support and intervention for students who are reading below grade level. Student Progress Report This report shows a student’s results on all SRI tests and is used to share the information with students, noting changes in performance from test to test. Student Action Report This report shows an individual student’s SRI test history, a reading placement chart targeting appropriate Lexile ranges for different reading purposes and teaching recommendations to help the student meet grade-level expectations. Recommended Reading Report This report provides an individualized list of books for a student, based on his or her reading interests and SRI Test Results. Student Test Printout This report provides a complete printout of the last SRI Test the individual student has completed. The printout includes each passage and all four answer choices, with the student’s answer choice and the correct answer choice both indicated. The source of each passage is also listed.

Student reading inventory – student access Log into SRI and review assessment http://dpssri01.dpsuser.dpsk12.org:55880/slms/StudentAccess Username: 112233 Password: 112233 Add Student Enroll Student Review Student Profile Review Reports

Student reading inventory – assessment online overview Log In Screen Student types in their 6-digit student identification number or both their username and password. Book Interest Screen Students choose up to three topics of interest. The Practice Test Screen Practice Tests prepare students for the Reading Comprehension Assessment and do not count toward the student’s final Lexile measures. Reading Comprehension Assessment Screen Students are not required to finish the assessment in one session and may save and quit at any time. When students log in to the Reading Inventory the next time, the program automatically prompts them to continue taking the test. The Recommended Reading List Screen When students finish the assessment, the final screen displays their Lexile measures and an individualized Recommended Reading List. The books on the Recommended Reading Report match students’ reading interests chosen on the Book Interest Screen, their grade levels and their assessment results. This allows students to read engaging books at their targeted reading levels.

Student reading inventory OPT OUT

HB1323-15 Spring 2015’s House Bill 1323–15 allows parents to officially request that their child not participate in testing CMAS (State – all 4 content areas) CoAlt (State – all 4 content areas) PSAT (State) SAT (State) MAP (State – Alternative Pathway Schools) ANET (District) State required assessments as identified by CDE are not included as an option for parents to select an exemption for testing. These assessments include W-APT, ACCESS for ELLs, READ Act assessments and TS GOLD The option to opt out of local assessments developed by schools, such as common mid cycle, mid scale assessments administered via Illuminate, unit tests, etc. are determined at the school level. Parents must contact the school to verify their eligibility The bill requires that schools provide alternate activities for non testing students

IN DPS, We believe Assessments are important Improves student academic progress by identifying strengths and needs Improves teachers Improves schools and district Assessments are our responsibility Assessments are required by the state. It is our responsibility to test every student in DPS. US Dept. of Ed requires 95% participation rate to determine federal Title funding.

Assessment Exemption Request Application Launched in Fall 2015 Accessible via Parent Portal Parents without an account can request account setup on www.myportal.dpsk12.org Parent Portal account takes 24 hours to obtain after request is made Users will only be able to see the children attached to them in IC

Assessment Exemption Request Application The application will be available starting on the first day of school:

Assessment Exemption Request Application Aligned to Consent Decree All app text can be translated to the 9 consent decree languages. Schools have access to the app via a portal within IC

Assessment Exemption Request Application What if a parent doesn’t have internet access? Go to your child’s school and have them print a hard copy form from the application. Schools can access the application via IC.

Assessment Exemption Request Application What if a parent wants to opt out after the deadline? The parent must have a conversation with the school leader (principal or their designee) to verify approval. School leaders will have an updated toolkit to guide these conversations as part of Fall window opening.

Student reading inventory SAL and Proctor Responsibilities

Site assessment leader (sAL) Responsibilities Prior to testing: Create a master schedule for testing sessions, proctors, equipment, and locations Deliver proctor/teacher training prior to the start of any SRI testing. Completed training sign-in sheet must be returned to karen_lutz@dpsk12.org. Coordinate with your STR to ensure device readiness Ensure all proctors have access to SAM and SRI Plan for any accommodations Confirm list of students for testing Plan ahead for students with special needs Provide teachers with a copy of master testing schedule Verify that all computers are available for testing and are in working order

Proctor Responsibilities Day of testing: Launch the SRI browser on student testing devices Collect cell phones Make a note of absent students Provide a comparable test environment for all students – ensure that exactly the same information is given to all students Confirm students are able to log into SRI and begin testing Observe and monitor students during testing Monitor test session – students should not visit or have access to cell phones, reference books, websites, or other instructional material during testing Record student scores if desired – either print or write down scores as students finish

STR Responsibilities One week prior to testing: Verify that there are enough testing devices Verify that all devices are in working order Verify that the computers have SRI link

Student reading inventory Resources

Vendor resources Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Product Support for Student Reading Inventory (SRI) http://www.hmhco.com/product-support/ Common Solutions and all FAQ’s How can I found out what the student usernames and passwords are in SAM? How can I edit a school, class, teacher or student profile in SAM? How do I add a student to SAM? How do I add a class to SAM? How do I enroll students in SAM? Why are some students having problems with the audio and visual display? How do I run reports for my students in SAM? Reading Inventory Product Support Technical Implementation Guide SRI Reports Guide SAM Data Dictionary SRI Release Notes 2.5 SRI Updated Recommended Reading List

SRI Coordinator and support Contact Information: Karen Lutz, Accommodations Assessment Specialist Karen_Lutz@dpsk12.org 720-423-3020