2014-15 Grade 3 Midyear Promotion (GTMYP) Screencast Training Session Program Guide: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp

What is the grade 3 midyear promotion (GTMYP)? An assessment that complies with the established criteria of the Florida’s public school student progression law. Students must demonstrate reading proficiency as required by Section 1008.25, Florida Statute. Students may take the GTMYP only one time during this administration window. Offered November 12-13, 2014. ITBS Complete Battery, Form C, Level 10. All materials must be returned at the conclusion of testing and may not be stored at the school site. Program Guide 4

Ways to Demonstrate Reading Mastery for Grade 3 Promotion Spring Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) or, Spring Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio Spring Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment Summer Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion 2014-15 Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion Program Guide 4

Students To Be Tested All retained third grade students who met specific criteria on the Summer 2014 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP), defined as a percentile rank score at or between the 40th and 44th percentile. Retained 3rd grade students who did not participate in the Summer 2014 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP). Students who have demonstrated substantial progress in class and are recommended by their teacher, may participate at the school administrator’s discretion. Program Guide 6

Schedule of Activities November 3-7 View Screencast Training for test chairpersons. Elementary and K-8 Centers: Pick up/order testing materials. Pick up GTMYP materials at TDC by 3:30 pm November 7 Complete the electronic Screencast Verification form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TFCM59B Distribute parent letters to all eligible students. November 12 Administer GTMYP test to all eligible, retained 3rd grade students. Program Guide 5

Schedule of Activities, cont. November 13 Make-up administration for the GTMYP, as necessary. November 13-14 Scan answer sheets via Thinkgate. November 17 Return all GTMYP materials to the Test Distribution Center by 3:30 pm. Pick up listing of results and evaluate students’ eligibility for promotion. Fax a written account of any breaches of security or testing irregularities to SAET at 305-995-7522. Program Guide 5

Schedule of Activities, cont. November 26 Notify SAET to override any promotion decisions. December 5 Submit Heat ticket on or before this date for all promoted students to establish proper placement. Program Guide 5

Accommodations Accommodations must be provided to: Students with disabilities (SWD) who have current IEPs Students with current Section 504 plans English language learners (ELLs), Levels 1-4 Test MUST NOT be read to students Program Guide 6-8

Accommodations English Language Learners (ELLs) Flexible Setting Flexible Timing Assistance in Heritage Language Dictionary Program Guide 6-7

Flexible Presentation Revised Format (call TDC to request) Accommodations Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Plan Students Flexible Setting Flexible Timing Recording of Answers Flexible Presentation Revised Format (call TDC to request) Program Guide 7-8

Receiving and Preparing Materials for Testing Schools will pick-up/order directions for administration and test booklets. Verify counts of testing materials received using the Packing Slip and Return Form* located in Box #1. Report missing materials immediately to TDC. Contact TDC for additional materials, if needed. Securely store all test materials. *Keep this form and use to return materials. Program Guide 8

Testing Materials Thinkgate Answer Sheet Use answer sheets provided with materials for eligible students. The 7 digit M-DCPS student ID must be hand gridded. Student name must be written at the top of the answer sheet. Students will record answers directly on the answer sheet. Test Booklet The Complete Battery, Level 10 which contains the Reading Comprehension subtest. Test Booklets are re-used, so students may NOT write or mark answers directly in the booklets. Program Guide 8-9

Generic Answer Sheet Sample Header: Teacher’s Name, Title of Test, Test Administration, School Name, and Test ID Contains no student name or identification. Program Guide 9

Training School Test Administrators and Proctors Carefully select test administrators/proctors Training should include: Students to be tested School’s testing schedule Adhering to the Directions For Administration (DFA) Test Timing and subtest to administer Providing accommodations Ensuring optimal testing conditions Test invalidations Program Guide 10

Distribution & Tracking of Materials Test booklets and Directions for Administration (DFA) are secure materials but do not include security numbers. Inventory materials on receipt and report discrepancies immediately to the Test Distribution Center at 305-995-3743. Use Teacher Count Sheets to account for test materials distributed to test administrators. Test administrators must report discrepancies in counts to test chairperson. Monitor to ensure procedures are being followed in each testing room. Program Guide 11 and 32

Administering the Test Maintain security procedures. Morning administration is recommended. If a test is invalidated, there is no other opportunity or test that can be given in place of this assessment. Program Guide 11-12

Important GTMYP Test Administration Information Reading Comprehension Time Limits Test Book Pages Item Numbers Part 1* 25 Minutes Pages 7-13 Items 1-20 Part 2* 30 Minutes Pages 14-20 Items 21-41 *Both parts must be completed to receive a score. Program Guide 11

Absences and Invalidations Record student name on Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations Form. Make-up sessions can be given any day during the testing window. In the event of an invalidation of a group of students, call SAET, at 305-995-7520, immediately. Program Guide 12 and 31

Damaged Test Booklet or Answer Sheet Procedures Transfer all student identification information and student responses onto a new answer sheet and shred the damaged document. Verify that all transferred information has been correctly gridded and process for scoring. Test booklets that become soiled due to illness should be reported to SAET at 305-995-7520 and securely destroyed at the school site. Write “DAMAGED” across the front of any test booklet which is damaged or written on and return it to the TDC as directed.   Program Guide 13

Scanning Answer Sheets Answer sheets will be scanned via Thinkgate. Results will NOT be available immediately. A student listing of results will be available for pickup beginning November 17th at TDC. A student must obtain a raw score of 24 or higher in order to be considered for promotion. Program Guide 13-14

Promoting Students Please verify that all students tested at your school are included in the listing of results. The District will promote students who have met the GTMYP criteria. Schools may override promotions by contacting SAET. By December 5th, schools must submit a Heat ticket for each student to be promoted to establish proper placement. Direct each Heat Ticket to “Ask ITS a question” Attention: Ms. Clara O Reilly, Registrar, Home Education, Federal and State Compliance Office. The Heat tickets must include the following: Student Name Student ID Effective Date Homeroom

Returning Testing Materials Place the originals of the following completed forms in a return envelope, in Box 1 and retain copies for your records. TDC Packing Slip and Return Form All Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations forms All Teacher Count Sheets School Procedural Checklist Program Guide 14-15

Sample TDC Packing Slip and Return Form Complete this portion to return materials. Program Guide 14-15 and 33

Reminders Complete the GTMYP Screencast Verification Form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8XC8TRM to validate your training. Review the student listing of results and fax to SAET with promotion decisions recorded for each student.

Sources of Information Administration of the GTMYP Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I mcabeza@dadeschools.net, 305-995-7520 Request/Pick Up/Return Materials Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I 305-995-3743 Thinkgate Mr. Carlos Lopez , Thinkgate Consultant 305-995-2438 cjlopez@dadeschools.net Program Guide 35