FALL BAC TRAINING ALTERNATE K-PREP JESSICA LYONS FALL 2015

WHAT’S NEW... Alternate K-PREP Aligned to KCAS Science Standards were identified for instruction, determined which order to teach for windows 1 and 2. Standards were expanded to better serve instruction and item development for the Alternate K-PREP Science Assessment. Released to teachers in August. Transition Attainment Record had new science standards incorporated into the assessment (grade 11 only) for the school year. Science on the TAR is not part of accountability. TAR no longer administered at grades 8 and 10 (ACT Explore and ACT Plan removed).

TRAINING PROVIDED BY KDE All trainings will be web-based trainings; they will follow the same format as last year. Combined Overview/AT trainings/quiz are required every year for anyone who will administer the Attainment Tasks. Transition Attainment Record (TAR) training / quiz is required every year for anyone who will administer the TAR. A certification quiz will be required for the training. BACs MUST collect this certificate of successful completion before providing Attainment Tasks Materials.

ASSESSMENT TRAININGS Overview/AT Training August 17 – October 23, 2015 Transition Attainment Record Training September 14, 2015 – May 13, 2016

IMPORTANT POINTS TO ADDRESS DURING TRAINING  Test Security – double locked  One to One Administration  Complete online training and qualification quiz  Untimed tasks Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Training for Kentucky’s Alternate K-PREP Teachers and Instructional Assistants

KDE ALTERNATE K-PREP WEBPAGE

ALTERNATE K-PREP SYSTEMS HOME PAGE Direct Link to: Online Training System (OTS) Teacher’s will complete the quiz. Student Registration Database (SRD) Houses student scores from both the Attainment Tasks (AT) and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR). Tracks communication progress for students through the Learner Characteristics Inventory (LCI). More information, including a manual, will be available later this fall.

ALTERNATE K-PREP ASSESSMENT CALENDAR DATEEVENT August 17Alternate Assessment Overview/Attainment Task Combined Training Released September 14Transition Attainment Record (TAR) Training Released TAR Administration Begins October 23Alternate Assessment Overview/Attainment Task Combined Training Closes November 2Attainment Task Test Window 1 Begins Student Registration Database (SRD) Opens for Score Entry December 11Attainment Task Test Window 1 Closes Last day to enter scores in SRD for AT Test Window 1 (TAR and LCI will remain open) December Check-in AT Binders and Seating Charts to the Testing Unit April 11AT Test Window 2 Begins Student Registration Database (SRD) Opens for Score Entry May 13AT Test Window 2 Closes and TAR Administration Closes Last Day to enter scores in SRD (AT Test Window 2, TAR and LCI) May Check-in Alternate Assessment Accountability Folders (AAAF), AT Binders and Seating Charts to the Testing Unit NOTE: The above dates are different from the dates found on the KDE website. Some dates may change due to situations beyond the control of JCPS.

TESTING WINDOWS TEST WINDOW ITEMS TESTED PER CONTENT AREA READING, MATHEMATICS, WRITING and SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES November 2- December 11, Items Standards Standards April 11-May 13, Items Standards Standards 3 - 4

ALIGNMENT OF STANDARDS The Alternate Assessment aligns with grade level content standards assessed in grades as well as high school. Kentucky is required by federal law to assess all students using these content standards; however the Alternate Assessment addresses the standards in a format that is modified based on the severity of students’ needs.

Grade Level/ Content Area KCAS Standard Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards Grade 3 Reading R-3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as a basis for the answers. READING STANDARDS FOR LITERATURE Answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text. R-3.2 Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic. READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT Compare and contrast the most important points in two texts on the same topic. Order of Instruction

CONTENT AREAS TESTED (ELEMENTARY) GRADECONTENT AREASSTANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT) 3 Reading and Mathematics Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading and Mathematics) 4 Reading, Mathematics, Science and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards(Reading, Mathematics, Writing and Science) 5 Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards(Reading, Mathematics, Writing) Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies)

CONTENT AREAS TESTED (MIDDLE SCHOOL) GRADECONTENT AREASSTANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT) 6 Reading, Mathematics and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Writing) 7 Reading, Mathematics and Science Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics, Writing and Science) 8 Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Writing) Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies)

CONTENT AREAS TESTED (HIGH SCHOOL) GRADECONTENT AREASSTANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT) TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 9 ReadingAlternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Reading 10 Mathematics and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Mathematics and Writing 11 Science and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Writing and Science Alternate for ACT 12 Social StudiesCore Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies)

ATTAINMENT TASK RELEASED ITEMS / RESOURCE GUIDE Resources.aspx

ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOLDER (AAAF) 8 pocket folder with labels Cover label Student Information IEP Accommodations Documentation Check list Delivered to the Schools by Pony

ATTAINMENT TASKS Same layout used last year combination of tasks from years 1 through 3 Scripted test; read by test administrator Adaptable materials that can be simplified based on the individual student needs Dimension A students will have 4 choices (pictures) and Dimension B will have 3 AT Binders will be sent to the BAC’s by Signature Pony 1 week prior to the testing window.

SEATING CHART

ADAPTATIONS TO MATERIALS You are advised to allow teachers access to the materials before they begin administering the assessment. The intent is to make any needed changes to the tasks that will allow the student access to the materials per the type of adaptation they require.

EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS The Student uses in instruction:Then it is acceptable to: eye gaze boardplace picture symbols on the board words without picturesprovide choices without the pictures verbal directions to start and continue a taskprovide verbal directions as long as it is not cueing the student to the correct answer large print copiesmake a large print copy orientation to materials (e.g., assisting the student in touching each choice while telling him/her what it reads and then asking the student to select the answer) orient the student to the materials as long as no cueing to the correct answer is given – read response options, point to or touch objects prior to asking question physical support to aid independent movement (e.g., support at elbow so student can move hand left to right) provide physical support as long as it is not physically guiding the student to the correct answer

ATTAINMENT TASK WORKSHEET

TAR/CCR The College and Career Readiness advisory group for the 1% is currently working on details for alternate assessment students to demonstrate college/career readiness. The career readiness components are still being designed. The TAR score represents the ACT benchmark as part of College and Career Readiness.

TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) Released on September 14 and will remain open until May 13. (No longer given at grades 8 and 10) Assessed for ACT at grade 11. One member from the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) or the Transition Team must be trained to complete the TAR. TAR will be provided (online) after the quiz has been completed. Teacher may print TAR and share with members. TAR scores are submitted online.

TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD WORKSHEET

GRADE 12 & 14- TAR Available for grade 12 and 14 students who did not meet benchmark in Reading or Mathematics  Reading- 19  Mathematics-16 No science assessment required at grades 12 and 14 If a student plans to stay beyond the grade 12 assessment, they should be coded as grade 14 in IC. Grade 12 and 14 students who have not met the benchmark for the TAR may take the grade 11 TAR assessment again to assist them in meeting the required scores for CCR readiness. This can be completed ONCE per year. TAR meets CCR requirements for Alternate Assessment students.

COLLEGE-CAREER READINESS DASHBOARD BAC Directions Website: Report: Student ACT-COMPASS-KYOTE Tracking Access the CCR Dashboard. The Transition Attainment Record (TAR) scores will be added to the Dashboard for Grades 12 and 14. Tips for TAR PowerPoint will be sent in an to BACs and teachers. Notify the teachers of any students that did not meet the TAR in a previous year. Notify Jessica Lyons in the Testing Unit with a list of students that will be re-taking the TAR during the school year.

CCR DASHBOARD SCREENSHOT

UPCOMING ALTERNATE CCR NEWS Pilot in selected schools State-wide pilot in Accountability

SCHOOL MONITORING PROCESS Verify the following: Completed training on Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations training provided by BAC All required training completed Overview/Attainment Task Transition Attainment Record Code of Ethics signed Student assessment occurred one to one Appropriate accommodations were provided Work samples for each standard

BAC/TEACHER CHECKLIST

DISTRICT MONITORING PROCESS Monitoring is not mandatory but definitely encouraged as KDE will review folders for Verify the following: Alternate K-PREP Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Training has occurred. Training/Quiz completed for Attainment Tasks. A signed Code of Ethics. Student assessment occurred one to one. Appropriate accommodations were provided. Instructional materials were provided (work samples for each standard).

SUPPORT Teacher Trainings August 31, 2015 – CBY Bldg. 1 Conference A & B New Teacher School Visits s Middle/High Elementary

QUESTIONS?? Jessica Lyons – Data Management Research Technician Data Management, Planning & Program Evaluation/Testing Unit Jina Gibson-Hurst – Specialist II ECE Department