GaPSC Commission Retreat Your GACE Assessment GaPSC Commission Retreat 12-12-13 1

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At the Test Site http://gace.ets.org/ 8

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GaPSC Commission Retreat Latest on GACE: The First Two Months GaPSC Commission Retreat 12-12-13 11

This Evening’s Purpose Provide you with an overview of the first two months of the new Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) program. Provide you the opportunity to review GACE data from the first administrations and discuss program implications. 12 12

Tonight’s Agenda Segment I: Focus on the progress of the GACE program with Educational Testing Service (ETS) as the Supplier. Segment II: Focus on GACE Program Admission Assessment decisions, resulting data, and opportunities for growth. Segment III: Focus on GACE Content Assessment data analysis and program implications. 13 13

Progress of GACE Program Segment I: Progress of GACE Program 14 14

Assessment Issues (5-12-2012) Testing too early Testing in any area Admission to Programs (ensuring quality – special emphasis on writing Paper based limitations Need to ensure Critical thinking & Rigor, with balance as to meeting purpose of GACE

Future Directions (5-12-2012) Proposed Substantive Changes to Assessment Program Eligibility Code More rigorous Basic Skills Assessment Ensure Critical thinking Move to CBT, no more than 50 miles Elimination of Constructed Response Develop Performance-based Assessments

Current Program (10-1-2013) Substantive Changes to Assessment Program Eligibility Code More rigorous Basic Skills Assessment Ensure Critical thinking Move to CBT, no more than 50 miles Elimination of Constructed Response Develop Performance-based Assessments

Current Program (10-1-2013) Additional Substantive Changes to Assessment Program Interactive Practice Tests Innovative Item Types Immediate Results for Most Assessments Detailed Score Reports Webinars/Videos (Faculty & Examinees)

Current Program (10-1-2013) Additional Substantive Changes to Assessment Program Advanced Data Manager Tool EPP Management of Data Availability Advanced Customer Service Tools Streamlined Title II Reporting (Fall 2014) And Much More

How was the program developed? Customized Program by Georgia Educators Aligned with K-12 state curriculum standards and educator preparation program standards Content Development Committee Meetings Bias Review Committee Meetings Standard Setting Panel Meetings GaPSC Assessment Advisory Panel 20

Did the test design change? The current two tests per assessment area format was maintained All tests are offered via computer only, except for the performance portion of American Sign Language Innovative item types, such as video stimuli, requiring higher levels of thinking are incorporated into the tests Most tests contain selected response items only Immediate, unofficial results are available on most assessments 21

Which tests kept constructed response items? Constructed-response items (essay) will be retained for those tests requiring them to adequately measure the constructs being assessed American Sign Language Basic Skills  Writing Early Childhood Education English French German Middle Grades Language Arts Spanish Latin 22

What does the GACE cost? Current Program: No price increase in past 7 years (except one $5 registration fee increase) Current CBT fee is $30 with ES New Program: No price increase in next 7 years; price goes down $5.00 over time New CBT is $28 with ETS 23

What study materials are available? Candidates will have access to numerous forms of test preparation materials, including Study Companions Interactive Practice Tests Full-length Practice Tests Test Familiarization Videos Webinars 24

View Test Design and Framework http://gace.ets.org/prepare/materials

Register for Live Webinars http://gace.ets.org/prepare/webinars/

INTERACTIVE PRACTICE TESTS www.gace.ets.org/prepare/ipt_release_dates

Two types of free tutorials are available Online Calculator For test takers taking Mathematics, Middle Grades Mathematics, Special Education Mathematics and Science Alternate Character Toolbar For test takers taking French, German, or Spanish

View Workshop Video http://gace. ets View Workshop Video http://gace.ets.org/program_providers/ preparing_candidates/

Are the Tests More Rigorous? Aligned with Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and Educator Preparation Program Approval Standards Include innovative item types to measure critical thinking skills Measure a candidate’s ability to meet standards before receiving their educator certification 30

Will the Certification Upgrade assessments and Educational Leadership assessment be different? Special Test Design with more CR items Instructional Technology Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Performance Based Teacher Leadership 31

Program Admission Assessment Segment II: Program Admission Assessment 32 32

GACE Program Admission Passing Scores

Take 2 minutes to examine these data Take 2 minutes to examine these data. Take 2 minutes to discuss your observations with a partner. 35

How can these data be used? How should these data not be used? 36

Segment II: Content Assessments 37 37

Take 2 minutes to examine these data Take 2 minutes to examine these data. Record your observations on your sticky notes. Share your observations with your learning team. Share your team’s observations with the large group. 38

How can these data be used? How should these data not be used? 39

Next Steps 40 40

Thank You! Email: annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com Phone: 404-232-2654 Skype: annemarie_fenton_2654 41