ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BAC TRAINING FALL 2014

JCPS TESTING UNIT Jacque Queenan – Assessment Support Technician Tammy Durham – Clerk II Ryan Goepper – Data Management/Research Technician Jessica Lyons – Data Management/Research Technician Donna Heun– Data Management/Research Technician Erica Thompson – District Assessment Coordinator

Testing Unit location 3001 Crittenden Drive, Building 7 (Entrance just beyond Gate 3 - Kentucky Exposition Center Testing Unit

Topics for Today Testing Unit Website/Resources Administration Code Training (including Alternate K-PREP Assessment) Inclusion of Special Populations Training (including Alternate K-PREP Assessment) Assessment Updates Alternate K-PREP Assessment Advance Program Testing

SYSTEMWIDE ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

Will be sent as soon as it is finalized.

Completing this form as new students enroll in your school will assist with accountability work required during spring testing. Infinite Campus Enrollment History Wizard should be used as each new student enrolls to ensure that your school has the most comprehensive enrollment data.

ADMINISTRATION CODE AND INCLUSION REGULATIONS TRAINING Fall

Administration Code Revised 2014 New this year – Revised Administration Code regulation Appropriate training required for anyone administering ACT EXPLORE/ACT PLAN, EOC, Alternate K-PREP or CCR optional tests Signatures on Administration Code Documentation of training Group signature form provided by Testing Unit New this year - Nondisclosure must be signed by anyone involved in testing in any way Group signature form provided by Testing Unit The signature will be good all year similar to the Adm. Code signature

Inclusion Regulation Revised 2014 New this year – Revised Inclusions of Special Populations regulation Appropriate training required for anyone administering accommodations on ACT EXPLORE/ACT PLAN, EOC, Alternate K- PREP or CCR optional tests Signatures on Inclusions of Special Populations Regulation signature sheet Documentation of training Group signature form provided by Testing Unit Anyone assisting with testing accommodations must be trained annually Documentation of training Group signature form provided by Testing Unit.

ADMINISTRATION CODE 2014 Updates 703 KAR (5:080) KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/201411

Important changes Added wording to indicate the training should include interaction and that materials are provided on the KDE website or can be locally developed (Appropriate Practices) All persons involved with testing must sign a nondisclosure form to be maintained in the district (Test Security) Added language around the release of data, embargo timelines and data review (Proper Reporting of Student Data and Nonacademic Indicators) KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/201412

INCLUSION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS 2014 Updates 703 KAR (5:070) KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/201413

Important changes Clarification around students who are selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) testing Two sections added (General Conditions for Using Accommodations) to offer some basic guidelines that accommodations shall meet Student initiated Technology considered first Transitional strategies District plan to fade over time (when appropriate) Access to general curriculum KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/201414

Important Changes (Part 2) Removal of Prompting/Cueing Notebooks Addition of 3x5 notecard under Manipulatives for graphic organizers Paraphrasing limited to directions only Extended time further defined KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/201415

Testing Allegations Use the Allegation Reporting form again this year to report possible violations of either regulation – posted on Testing Unit website

ADMINISTRATION CODE AND INCLUSION REGULATIONS TRAINING VIDEOS AND ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT UPDATES

Science at grades 4 and 7 NRT (part A- 30 items, 40 minutes only) Not part of accountability Instruction of new science standards begins this year NRT*

REQUIRED TESTING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS Alternate K-PREP (1% of the student population) Attainment Tasks Transition Attainment Record ACCESS for English Language Learners W-APT ESL teachers must keep test materials under “single-lock” when not in use. ESL office is coordinating this effort. ACCESS for ELLS IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no extra “outside” assistance during the administration of ACCESS for ELLs. Alternate ACCESS FOR ELLS

Key Assessment Themes DATA QUALITY—collaborative process between OAA and school/district staff to ensure accurate reporting of test results TEST SECURITY—checks and processes to monitor appropriate administration of state-required tests

Data Quality Accurate student level information Infinite Campus and Student Data Review and Rosters (SDRR) Application Test Rosters Data Review Before public reporting—Early October After public reporting—10 days after public release

Test Security Seating Charts are required for ALL state-required test administrations (including all CCR tests except military- administered ASVAB and industry-administered Industry Certifications) Seating charts are required for optional tests that will be included in accountability if the test is administered BY school staff. Testing Unit will collect and maintain in case of potential investigations. Seating charts are posted on our Testing Unit website.

Timeline for Reporting Public Data Release Early October PearsonAccess Opens Aug. 4 Data Review SDRR Open Aug (New Changes) SDRR Closed Aug. 27 (All Changes Resolved) Career Ready data corrected on TEDS Aug. 30 QC Day (DACs) September 17 All dates are tentative.

SCHOOL REPORT CARD Kentucky’s System for Data Reporting Anticipated release in early October Watch for more information via BAC s!

Opening Page Welcome and Links to Additional Information

PEARSONACCESS Reports Similar to last year Watch for updates in your BAC

Test Results Published reports are pre-generated reports and data extracts. To view a published report : Go to Test Results > View Published Reports to see a list of available reports. Select “District” or “School” from the View By options set. Click the organization name to see a list of reports for that organization. Click the Report Name to view.

CIITS Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System Excellent resource to access student enrollment history to assist with accountability work. Make sure to get the appropriate rights from your school- based IC support person.

ALTERNATE K-PREP JESSICA LYONS

ADVANCE PROGRAM TESTING DONNA HEUN

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