1. 2014 SBAC / CST Training

2. Participants  SBAC - All students grades 3-8  CST/CMA Science - 5 th, 8 th and 10 th grade students  CAPA – All students 2-11 as stated on their IEP  EAP – CST ELA & either HS Summative Math or Algebra II + EAP Questions

3. SBAC – Roles and Responsibilities (pages 8 & 9)  District Test Coordinator – DC - Helen Rossi  School Test Coordinator – SC – Principal/AP  Test Administrator – TA - Teachers

4. SBAC Training Requirements  Smarter Balanced Field Test Online Training Modules  Online Field Test Administration Manual  Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodation Guidelines  Test Security Protocols

5. Frequently used Terms (page 11-15)  Accommodation  Break  Classroom Activity  CAT  Confirmation Code  Designated Supports  LEA CAASPP / DC  Force Majeure  Full-write  Invalidation  Non PT  Pause  PT  Reset  CAASPP Test Site Coordinator / SC  Secure Browser  Segment (formerly known as part)  Session  SSID  Test Examiner / TA  TIDE  Testing Breach  Testing Impropriety  Testing Irregularity  Universal Tools

6. Field Test Resources TIDETAMSupport

7. California Technical Assistance Center California Technical Assistance Center californiatac.org

8. Online Training Modules Module NamePrimary Audience Accessibility and AccommodationsTAs SCs Let’s Talk Universal ToolsStudents, TAs Performance Task OverviewStudents, TAs, Teachers Student Interface for Online TestingDCs, SCs, TAs, Teachers Test Administrator (TA) Interface for Online TestingDCs, SCs, TAs, Teachers Smarter Balanced Test Administration OverviewDCs, SCs, TAs, Teachers Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)DCs, SCs, TAs What is a CAT? (optional this year as the FT is not a CAT) DCs, SCs, TAs, Teachers What is a Field Test? Students, Teachers Let’s Talk Universal Tools TAs, Students, Teachers

9. Training and Practice Tests ResourceDescription Practice and Training Tests for the Field Test Practice Tests include test items and performance tasks providing a preview of the item types included in the SBAC. These tests help students and TAs to become familiar with the format and functionality of the online. Training tests are also available on this site. Their purpose is to help TAs and students to become familiar with the format and functionality of the test. These tests are available in bands (3-5, 6-8, high school) only. Sample Performance Tasks, Scoring Guides, and Writing Rubrics These sample Performance Tasks and Scoring Guides help students and TAs to become familiar with the Performance Tasks they can expect on both the ELA and the math SBAC Tests. They do not require the use of the secure browser.

10. Test Security Quiet EnvironmentActively SuperviseDo Not Disturb Signs No Unauthorized Electronic Devices Signs Displayed academic information COVERED Seating Access to only allowable resources Observation of Assessment Items Secure Browser PRINTDestruction of Testing Materials CopiesDescriptionsEmail, fax, replication or display Secure items and instruction Review, Discussion, Analysis Answer Key

11. Report Testing Issues to DC immediately TypeDescriptionExample Testing BreachAn event that poses a threat to the validly of the test. Release of secure materials. Administrator modifying student responses. Testing Impropriety (incidents) An unusual circumstance that has a low risk of potentially affecting student performance on test, test security or validity. Students talking during test. Students leave the test room without supervision. Testing IrregularityUnusual circumstances that impact an individuals or group of students who are testing and my potentially affect student performance, test security or validity. Teacher does not present class activity prior to PT. Testing outside of testing window. Unqualified or untrained TAs. Refer to Appendix B Chart on page 69

12. Technology  Secure Browser  External User Applications  Volume Check  Dual Monitors

13. Test Administration  TA Enrollment in TIDE (Smarter-CA-DoNotReply@airast.com)  Student Enrollment into TIDE  Student Login  Universal Tools, Designated Supports and Accommodations  Test Sessions  Classroom Activities

14. Testing Procedures  Print copy of TA Script (Appendix A) and provide to all TAs  NO test items can be read to any student for any content area, unless specified as an accommodation.  Teachers log into TA Testing Site to start a session and Generate a Test ID  Student login information Cards

15. Please Sign In Confirmation Code: Helen State-SSID: CA-9999999123 Session ID: TRQ345 Sign In Example of student Sign In Page

16. Basic Test Rules  Test Submission  Answering Test Items  The Big Pause  Timeout due to Inactivity  Test Expiration  Testing Order of Administration

17. Student Accessibility & Accommodations  Universal Tools (for all)  Designated Supports (for those designated) Accommodations (IEP/504) Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines

18. Classroom Activity & PT Administration  Classroom Activity Format  Scripted  Interactive  Accommodations  Performance Task  Assignments out - March 10  ELA Part 1 – Students read sources and answer 3 research questions  ELA Part 2 - (the full write), written response using the sources from part 1. Practice / Training Performance Tasks for all levels Classroom Activities Guidelines and Scoring Rubrics

19. CST, CMA, CAPA  Training to be held at next AC Nuts and Bolts.

20. Help and Assistance  Call Helen  335-5932  890-6829  957-0335 Eves