Assessment Program Announcements 2009 University Certification and Program Officials Conference December 2, 2009

PAAR Title II (Program Completer) Data Annual Title II Pass Rate Report Annual Program Provider Summary Reports

Using Completer Data Annual Summary Reports include: oReport #1: Test Data by Subarea and Objective with Statewide Averages oReport #2: Aggregate Data by Test and Assessment; oReport #3: Aggregate Summary of all Programs; oReport #4: Three Year Archival Record; oExplanatory notes and footnotes Summary Reports include data for all programs regardless of how many completers; we are working to provide data by degree code and by multiple campus sites.

Using Completer Data

GACE Computer Based Testing GaPSC is initiating Computer Based Testing administered at Pearson Testing Centers located across Georgia and United States; The CBT program will begin with Basic Skills; One week testing window: February 18-24, 2010; April 22-28, 2010.

Data Redesign Phase #1: Identify and Finalize Needs  HEOA Task Force Meetings  Finalize Comprehensive Data Redesign

Data Redesign Phase #2: Communicate Plans;Build System  HEOA Task Force Meetings  Webinar Updates for Providers (Jan-Feb 2010)

Data Redesign Phase #3: Communicate Progress & Test/Revise Data System  Webinar Updates (April 2010)  Beta Testing of Data System (April 2010)  Testing/Remediation of System (May 2010)

Data Redesign Phase #4: Train Providers;Open System  In-person Provider Training on new Data System (June 2010)  Data System Opens (July 15, 2010)  Virtual Follow-up Training/Help Sessions (Summer 2010)

HEOA Update New IHE Report Card Elements  Section I. Program information  Section II. Goals and assurances  Section III. Pass rates and scaled scores  Section IV. Statement/Designation as Low-Performing  Section V. Use of Technology  Section VI. Teacher Training  Section VII. Contextual information  Section VIII. Certification

HEOA Update Full reporting for HEOA is federally required beginning with data; Submission date by providers is November 2010; HEOA Task Force –Identify what additional data are needed; –Establish data terminology & decision rules; –Streamline data collection & reporting efforts; –Determine meaningful use of these data.

Assessment Program Review  Title II Data Verification Process Schedule (08-09 Completer Data)  GACE Updates  GaPSC Data Redesign Schedule  2010 Title II Data Reporting Requirements

Contact Information How Can We Assist You? Anne Marie Fenton Program Director, Assessment