1. Assessment and Accountability Monthly Call
August 15, 2017

2. Agenda 2016-2017 Accountability 2017-2018 Assessment Administration
Support and Communication

3. Month-by-Month Checklist

4. 2017-2018 Month-by-Month Checklist
The 2017–2018 Assessment and Accountability Month-by-Month Checklist
identifies key dates and deadlines for statewide assessment programs and accountability processes for next school year;
provides action steps to ensure readiness for administering statewide assessments; and
recommends resources for district and school staff.
The checklist includes information on the following areas:
Communication and Support
Accessibility and Accommodations
Assessment Preparation and Administration
Accountability
Reports
The Month-by-Month Checklist is located in the Assessment Library.

5. August Checklist Communication and Support
August: Office hours held on Tuesdays
Accountability and Assessment Preparation
Early Aug: Access grades 3-8 LEAP 2025 Online Tools Training (OTT) and tutorials for ELA, math, and social
studies available in INSIGHT
Early August: Data certification for ACT, High School Progress Points, and DCAI
Aug: Begin planning LEAP 2025 practice test implementation
Aug: Begin data submission of class schedules for LEAP 2025 testers (TSDL)
Aug: Submit DTC and Accountability Contact Update Form to
Aug: Begin setting up TSMs for all assessments
Aug: Begin installing INSIGHT on devices that will be used for online assessments
Aug: eScholar student data submissions for returning and new students enrolled for begins
Aug: Manage users in eDIRECT for LEAP 360 assessments
Aug: Manage user accounts in eDIRECT for Spring LEAP 2025 for grades 3-8 and Fall LEAP 2025 for high school
assessments

6. August Checklist Accountability and Assessment Preparation
Aug: Begin test setup for Diagnostic Assessments and LEAP Practice Tests
Aug: PearsonAccessNEXT opens for placing WorkKeys accommodated paper test orders
Aug 7–25: Window to manage participation information and order accommodations and ELL support materials
in PearsonAccessNEXT
Late Aug: Data certification for 2016–2017 state standard and alternate assessments
Aug 25: Schools order materials based upon numbers expected to test for ACT WorkKeys paper
(accommodated fall testing)
Aug 31: Districts and schools selected for test security audit submit security policies to
Aug 31: Submit summer TRT device and network data
Assessment Administration and Reporting
Aug: Distribute student score reports and parent support materials
Aug: Administer the LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessments
Aug: Begin administering KEA and K-3 Literacy Assessments
Aug: Use Diagnostic reports for planning and PLC discussions

7. September Checklist Communication and Support
Sept 6: School System Monthly Planning Call
Sept 7: Data Coordinator Monthly Webinar
Sept 12: Monthly Assessment and Accountability Call
Sept 12, 14, 19, and 21: Fall Collaborations
Accountability and Assessment Preparation
Sept: Ensure that all applicable staff members continuously evaluate the effectiveness of accessibility and
accommodations and revise IEP, IAP, EL, and PNP documents as needed
Sept: Begin test setup for high school LEAP 2025 practice tests
Sept: Begin data submission, including class schedules (SIS) and accommodations (SIS and SER) and certify
sponsor and site info in the Sponsor Site system for delivery of test materials
Sept: Audit of Fall LEAP 2025 testers (TSDL)
Sept: Schools receive annual AP participation materials
Sept: Ensure all returning and new students enrolled for have been submitted to eScholar, review
retirement/split IDs and make updates in applicable systems (LASID Audit #1)
Sept: Deadline to submit class schedule corrections for LEAP 2025 testers in preparation for DRC Assessments

8. September Checklist Accountability and Assessment Preparation
Sept: Access high school LEAP 2025 OTTs and Student Tutorials available in eDIRECT
Sept 18–22: Receipt of materials for ACT WorkKeys shipment(s) containing nonsecure and secure standard time
and accommodation support materials
Sept 18–Oct 2: Window to conduct pretest sessions for all ACT WorkKeys examinees and train room supervisors
and proctors
Sept: Begin test setup for LEAP 360 interim assessments
Late Sept: Access technology readiness reports within the TRT and use to begin planning for online
assessments
Assessment Administration and Reporting
Sept 29: KEA and K–3 Literacy Assessments reporting deadline

9. Accountability

10. 2017-2018 Accountability Results
This fall, the Department will release an interactive school finder that allows families to explore schools and early childhood centers in their area or an area where they are moving to.
This new system will provide families with the following information on the state’s public or publicly funded schools and early childhood centers:
Overview: school contact information, hours of operation, principal or director name, transportation information, before and after school options, and school offerings (academic, enrichment, athletic, and extracurricular)
Academic Performance: data on how well a school or center is preparing students for the next level of study, including each metric used in calculating school performance scores or early childhood performance profiles

11. School Overview

13. You can view full screen shots of the current design here.
HOW IS THIS SCHOOL PERFORMING ON ON KEY METRICS?
Coming in 2018!
HOW DOES THIS SCHOOL’S SCORE COMPARE TO ITS SCHOOL SYSTEM’S SCORE?
You can view full screen shots of the current design here.
Please with questions.

14. School Finder Data Collection
The Department has sent a spreadsheet to each school system via the Data Management FTP to provide data not currently collected for the School Finder, including clubs and sports offerings, websites and social media links, and pick-up and drop-off times.
In addition to more comprehensive report cards, these data will inform the development of Louisiana’s future “Interests and Opportunities” index within SPS (to be introduced as part of letter grades by )
School systems should have uploaded the completed file to the data management FTP by Friday, August 11.
This information will ultimately be housed in the Sponsor Site system so, while this initial collection was conducted via Excel spreadsheet, moving forward school systems will be able to update the information directly in the system.

15. 2016-2017 Final Data Certification
Final data certification for all data used to calculate the fall 2017 School and District Performance Scores opened today for schools that have grade 8 (for DCAI) or grade 12 (for ACT). Assessment certification will begin in approximately two weeks. Cohort graduation data certification was conducted in the spring and is now closed.
This is the last opportunity for school systems and schools to request changes to data. When data certification closes, no additional changes will be made. Any data that is not corrected at this time will not be grounds for a waiver or appeal of the School and District Performance Scores when they are released per policy in Bulletin 111.
School system accountability contacts were notified via with individual user log-ins and passwords. It is extremely important that all accountability contact information be up-to-date.

16. Data Certification Type
Data Certification Timeline
Timeline
Data Certification Type
Now
Review and request changes to ACT, WorkKeys roster; high school progress points roster is provided but changes are made through ACT roster
Review and request limited changes to DCAI roster; Carnegie credits will only be updated based on official transcript in STS
Late August
Review and request changes to assessment rosters from test administrations for grades 3-8 and high school; banked EOC scores from prior years
Review and request changes to K8 progress points eligibility on assessment roster
August
Early Childhood Profile data checked by Network Lead Agency Contacts
Late Fall
K8 progress points roster; for information with no additional review
New Progress Index Roster; for information with no additional review and not used in 2017 SPS (will be used in Fall 2018 as progress index is a two year average)

17. High School Growth to Mastery Student Roster
District-level high school growth to mastery student files that include individual goals for will be posted to the FTP in late August.
An FAQ will be available to provide information on how goals were calculated, as well as a description of the data included on the roster.

18. 2017-2018 Assessment Administration

19. Reporting Timelines

20. 2017 Assessment Results
To date, all 2017 assessment results have been shared with school systems and the public with the exception of ACT and LEAP social studies results. ACT results will be dropped into the FTP this evening, and social studies results will be released later this fall.
All state and school system-level results can be found in either the:
Pk-8 Performance Library (LEAP); or the
High School Performance Library (EOC, AP, Grad Rate and ACT).
The statewide results overview provides a quick look at the state’s most recent results and is a great tool to use to showcase state-level performance with families and community leaders.

21. LEAP 2017 Assessment Results Resources
Description
Location
Parent Guide to 2017 LEAP Results
Guide to help parents read and interpret the LEAP student reports, with accompanying online resources (sent home with student reports)
Translated versions available in Spanish, Vietnamese and Arabic
Family Support Toolbox
LEAP Student Report Full Translated Text in Spanish, Vietnamese and Arabic
Provides families with the performance descriptors for ELA and Math in each grade-level and for each subclaim on the LEAP student reports
Parent Conversation Guide to 2017 LEAP Results
Talking points to help guide teachers’ conversations with parents about the LEAP student reports taking place in August
17-18 Educator Resource Guide and Family Support Toolbox
Teacher Guide to 2017 LEAP Results
Guide for teachers in understanding their students LEAP results from and resources to support instruction based on those results.
17-18 Educator Resource Guide and Teacher Toolbox
Back-to-School Parent Night Presentation
Customizable presentation that schools can use to provide parents with information on academic goals, standards and instruction, and understanding assessment results
17-18 Educator Resource Guide and Principal and School System Toolbox

22. 2017 Assessment Highlights
LEAP:
The percentage of students scoring at the Mastery level and above in ELA, math, and science improved by four percent from 2015 to 2017 and did not change from 2016 to 2017.
Statewide, historically disadvantaged students are improving in ELA, math, and science, but their overall performance and rate of improvement remain lower than that of their peers.
Advanced Placement:
More than 6,500 students earned a qualifying score of 3, 4, or 5--a 137 percent increase over time and a nearly 10 percent increase since last year.
African-American students saw dramatic increases. Of all test-takers, 781 students earned qualifying scores of 3, 4, or 5, a jump of nearly 17 percent since 2016 and of 197 percent since 2012.
The total potential cost savings for the state's students and families tops nearly $7 million this year alone.

23. Accessing Student Test Histories in LIQ
LDOE has created a guidance document on searching and downloading the histories in LIQ.
The Department is also in the process of upgrading the test history warehouse to provide more features and access to additional assessments.
Moving out of LIQ, so LEAs can limit user access to assessments only
Allowing LEAs to download complete assessment history for every student submitted to eScholar for the year, regardless of where test was taken
Adding assessments like ACT, WorkKeys, CLEP, AP, IB, TS Gold, etc.
Providing access for non-public schools

24. LEAP 360

25. LEAP 360 There are three main purposes for classroom assessment:
Know where students are when they enter a classroom.
Monitor how students are learning content over the year.
Verify what students have learned.
LEAP 360 pairs with LEAP 2025 to reduce overall testing time while realizing all three purposes.

26. LEAP 360: Diagnostic Assessments
Assessment Tool
Includes
Recommended Window
Reporting
ELA Diagnostic Assessment for
Grades 3-8, English I, and English II
1 reading form; 1 writing form
Beginning of year/course
Student, Groups, School, District, State
Math Diagnostic Assessments for Grades 3-8, Algebra I, and Geometry
1 form
(3 sessions)
LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessments are designed to:
Identify the specific prerequisite skills individual students or groups of students need in order to be successful with grade level content
Understand student performance on:
Readily accessible and moderately complex texts in ELA
Previous grade level content that is a precursor to major content in math
Assist with meaningful, yet ambitious goal setting for student learning targets

27. Diagnostic Quick Start Guide
The Diagnostic Quick Start Guide provides links to resources for districts to use when planning and preparing for the Diagnostic assessment implementation.
Purpose of the Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic Assessment Guidance
Online Test Administration
Scoring
Online Reporting

28. Diagnostic Quick Start Guide
Diagnostic Assessment Guidance documents are highlighted in the second section of the Quick Start Guide.
Guidance documents for ELA and mathematics provide information as to how teachers may use the diagnostics to support their instructional goals. The guidance documents, located in the Teacher’s Guide to LEAP 360, include information about:
General test structure
Recommended uses of the diagnostic tests
General cautions
Item types
Interpreting and using results
Resources

29. Online Test Administration
The third section of the Quick Start Guide provides information about test administration.
To prepare for the administration of the Diagnostic Assessment, districts must complete the following tasks in eDIRECT:
Upload students
Assign and view accommodations
Create test sessions
Generate and print test tickets
Review resources in eDIRECT

30. Assessment Administration
Student Management
Nonsummative
Summative
Preidentified students loaded to eDIRECT
Add through Multiple Student Upload (MSU).
Same upload (beginning with Interims) can be used in all administrations.
Pre-populated
Accommodations in eDIRECT
Manually add or add through MSU (available in September)
Not Available
Demographics in eDIRECT
Applicable to Diagnostic and Interim; Not applicable for Practice Test
Applicable
Testing Codes/Accountability Codes in eDIRECT
Not applicable
Student School Transfers in eDIRECT
Manually edit per student or upload MSU with new school
Manually edit per student
Student Corrections System in eDIRECT

31. Assessment Administration
Test Management
Nonsummative
Summative
Test ticket autolock
Not applicable
Automatically lock at midnight
Number of times a student can test each assessment
Unlimited
One time
Testing Window
District Decision
Specific test windows
Scoring/Reporting
Educator Scoring
Applicable
Reports
In Window
Varies per admin

32. Assessment Administration
Materials
Nonsummative
Summative
Paper-based Test Materials, including accommodated
Electronic versions available; only braille is printed. Braille ELA for Diagnostic and Interims will contain multiple Forms included in each kit.
Printed and shipped for PBT administrations (Includes grades 3-4 DVDs)
Materials Receipt
eDIRECT Additional Materials Ordering Only
Initial Shipment and Additional Materials
Materials Return
Not applicable
Applicable
Accountability Form
Varies per admin
Receipt Notice
Teacher Access
Not Applicable

33. Assessment Administration
Test Security
Nonsummative
Summative
Test Administrator Management in eDIRECT
Not applicable
Applicable
Test Security Procedures
Per manual instructions
Training
Manuals
Quick Start Guides
Test Administration Manual and Test Coordinators Manual
Online Tools Training
Applicable to Practice Test; Not Applicable to Interim and Diagnostic
Student Tutorials

34. General Scoring Information
The fourth section of the Diagnostic Quick Start Guide provides information and links to resources needed to score both the paper- and computer-based tests.
The way in which Diagnostic tests are scored depends upon the mode in which the test is administered—either paper-based or computer-based.

35. LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessments: Scoring
The diagnostic assessments will be scored like the practice tests:
Paper-based diagnostics will be scored by teachers
Computer-based diagnostics will be scored using a combination of automated and teacher scoring
Answer keys for and scoring guidance will be provided
*In order to generate a report, paper-based test responses must be transferred to the online platform.

36. LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessments: Scoring
A few general notes about using the Educator Scoring application:
Update: Any user with the Teacher role for the Diagnostic test has had Educator Scoring permission added. DRC will apply Educator Scoring permissions on Tuesdays and Thursday for any new users added.
Rubrics and scoring guides for constructed- and extended-response items are located in the Answer Key documents in eDIRECT.
DRC INSIGHT does not need to be installed on the machine used for scoring.
Scoring is to be completed using a computer or laptop with Chrome or Internet Explorer 11 installed.
Teachers may include comments and other notations on student responses while scoring.
The ability to print student responses is available to users when scoring activity is live. If you wish to print a copy of the response, you MUST use the Export to PDF tool to print the student's response and educator feedback that is displayed on the screen. This must be done PRIOR to submitting the score.

37. Online Reporting
The final section of the Diagnostic Quick Start Guide focuses on reporting.
Points for constructed response items will be be added to the reports no later than 24 hours after the teacher completes the scoring process.
The following report types will be available to schools and districts within 24 hours of test completion.
Group Analysis:
Test Session Summary Report
Test Sessions Response Map
Individual Analysis:
Student Summary Report
Student Response Map

38. LEAP 360: Planning and Scheduling for Interims
As outlined in the previous slides, LEAP 360 provides maximum flexibility to meet the needs of teachers and academic needs of students.
Further support will be provided to DTCs this Fall.
Looking Ahead to the Interims:
Administered throughout the year based on curriculum pacing and content of the assessment
Timing will be different at different grade levels and different content areas
In ELA, this can be timed with Guidebook 2.0 units
In math, this can be timed using new calendars included integrated into the Louisiana Guide to Implementing Eureka for each grade level
Details about the contents of the assessments can be found in the assessment guides sections of Teacher’s Guide to LEAP 360 for both ELA and math.

39. LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessments: Resources
The following resources are available to help teachers understand, access, and use the LEAP 360 diagnostic assessments:
LEAP 360 webpage
A Teacher’s Guide to LEAP 360
LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessment Quick Start Guide
eDIRECT
LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessment Guide for English Language Arts
LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessment Guide for Mathematics
Educator Resource Guide
Accessibility Features and Accommodations Overview
The Teacher and District LEAP 360 Diagnostic presentations can be accessed from the LEAP 360 webpage.

40. LEAP 360 Trainings
Several trainings were provided throughout the summer on LEAP 360. Additional support will be provided at the September and November collaborations.
Here are links to the trainings provided this summer:
A Year in LEAP 360
LEAP 360-Digging Deeper in Mathematics (Grades 3-5)
LEAP 360-Spotlight ELA
LEAP 360-Digging Deeper in Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
LEAP 360-Spotlight Math
LEAP 360-Digging Deeper in Mathematics (Algebra I and Geometry)
LEAP 360-Digging Deeper in ELA (Grades 3-5)
K-2 Formative Tasks
LEAP 360-Digging Deeper in ELA (Grades 6-8)
LEAP 360 District Session-Diagnostics
LEAP 360-Digging Deeper in ELA (English I and II)
LEAP 360 Teacher Session-Diagnostics

41. K–3 Assessments

42. K–3 Assessments: Administration and Reporting
Key points for 2017–2018 K–3 Assessments
LEAs will administer screening assessments at the beginning of the year and report results in the fall for kindergarten readiness and for K–3 literacy. Links to the KEA reporting forms are located below and in the K–3 Assessment Guide.
Assessment Type
Assessment
Grade level
Administration Window
Reporting Deadline
Kindergarten Readiness Screening
Teaching Strategies GOLD Survey
DRDP-K
DSC
First-time kindergarten students
30 days from the first day of school
September 29
•Teaching Strategies GOLD© database
DRDP-K Reporting Form
DSC Reporting Form
K–3 Literacy Screening
Approved K–3 literacy assessment
(District selected)
Kindergarten, first, second, third
Begins one week after the start of school
K-3 Literacy Assessment Reporting Form

43. LEAP 2025 Assessments
High School

44. LEAP 2025 High School Assessments
Beginning with the Fall 2017 test administration, students will take the new 5-level LEAP 2025 Algebra I, Geometry, English I, English II, and US History tests.
The Algebra I, Geometry, English I, and English II tests are built from acquired test item banks, which were reviewed by committees of educators in July 2017.
The US History tests are built from previously embedded field test items, which have been through multiple review committees of educators over the last two years.
In 2017–2018, new items will be developed and field-tested through an embedded design similar to previous years’ tests.

45. High School Assessments
The High School Assessments FAQ has been updated to reflect:
Testing requirements for:
all students who take EOC/LEAP 2025-eligible courses
students who take EOC/LEAP 2025-eligible courses in a middle school grade
ELL students
Timeline for availability of EOC/LEAP 2025 test results
Resources
Non-summative assessments
Accountability policy related to high school assessments
Policy requiring the use of EOC/LEAP 2025 test scores as part of final grade

46. ACT and WorkKeys

47. ACT General Overview
All 11th grade students and any 12th grade students with no ACT score on record must take the ACT test before graduation.
The ACT will be available in both paper and online formats to all districts.
LDOE provides districts with ACT Match and No Match lists in November and March to assist with identifying the students needing the ACT.
LDOE will pay for all 11th grade students and any 12th grader testing for the first time.
Accommodations must be approved by ACT in order to be college reportable.
Districts and schools will use the two ACT systems, PearsonAccessNext (PANext) and Test Accessibility and Accommodation (TAA), to prepare for test administration.
PANext is used to place additional orders and enroll students and can be accessed by both the DTC and STC.
TAA is used to apply for ACT approved accommodations and only accessible to STCs.
The ACT State Testing website will have all information regarding testing, training, and access to PANext. The site is still being updated to reflect information for

48. ACT Online
In , ACT will be available in both the paper and online format.
March 20-29, 2018: Online testing window
District and schools may chose to test all, some, or no students online.
Online testing requires technical checks to ensure that the ACT tests are compatible and security measures can be met.
DTCs and district technical support personnel will work together to run all required diagnostics in the fall to determine if online testing is an option.
Accommodated tests will still be administered on paper only. However, if the only accommodation needed is extended time, the online test may be administered.
Accommodations must be entered in the TAA system at the school level.
Only school level personnel have access to TAA.
Please refer to the The Technical Requirements for the ACT Test Online to determine if the ACT can be administered online.

49. ACT WorkKeys
The ACT WorkKeys Online Testing window is October 3, 2017-April 13, 2018.
The paper accommodated testing windows are October 3-17, 2017 and March 21-April 4, 2018.
The Welcome to Your Testing Program and the Fall WorkKeys Schedule of Events are available on the ACT State Testing website. These documents contain important dates and information needed for WorkKey administration.

50. ACT & WorkKeys
The ACT MOU and supporting documents are now posted in the Assessment Library under the ACT and WorkKeys section.
ACT MOU Information Sheet
ACT MOU
Estimated Number of Expected Testers Worksheet
Sample of the Estimated Number of Expected Testers Worksheet
The ACT MOU with original signatures and the Estimaed Number of Expected Testers Worksheet must be received by LDOE no later than September 29, 2017.

51. Assessments for English Learners and
Students with Significant Disabilities

52. Louisiana Connectors for English Learners
In Winter 2016, BESE approved the English Language Proficiency Standards aligned to the recently adopted Louisiana Student Academic Standards.
The Louisiana Connectors For English Learners replaced the formerly known English Language Development Standards.
Old
New
Standards
English Language Development Standards
Louisiana Connectors for English Learners

53. English Language Proficiency Test
The English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) will be aligned to Louisiana Connectors for English Learners. Specifically the new assessment will:
Be administered in the Spring of 2018.
Assess speaking, listening, reading, and writing on six grade bands (K, 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Report on five performance levels in each domain and 3 overall proficiency determinations (proficient, progressing, or emerging).
Be administered in an online platform.
Require the use of headphones (specifications to be released soon) for the speaking session.
Include a screener to use for incoming students.
Administration guidance and assessment guides will be released this fall. The Dept will continue to hosting trainings at the September and November collaborations to review this test in-depth.

54. ELPT General Information
Some tasks are specific to individual grade-levels or domains, while others apply to all grade bands and domains.
Tasks types align to academic core practices.
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Short Conversations
Student Discussion
Academic Lecture and Discussion
Academic Debate
Analyze a Visual and a Claim
Observe and Report
Opinion
Essay Set: Argument and Support
Informational Set
Read for Details
Procedural Text
Construct a Claim
Respond to Peer
Storyboard

55. Louisiana Connectors for Students with Significant Disabilities
In Winter 2016, BESE approved aligned standards in English language arts and mathematics, known as the Louisiana Connectors, for students with significant disabilities.
The Louisiana Connectors have replaced what were formerly known as the Extended Standards; the LEAP Connect will replace what was formerly referred to as LAA1.
Old
New
Standards
Extended Standards
Louisiana Connectors for Students with Significant Disabilities

56. LEAP Connect General Information
The new LEAP Connect will be aligned to Louisiana Connectors for Students with Significant Disabilities. Details include:
Currently in development; to be administered in the Spring of 2018.
Math and ELA (reading and writing) assessments for grades 3-8 and 11.
About items for each subject, mostly selected response, with scripted directions for test administration.
Direct student interaction with online testing program with or without test administrator support.
The items are being developed at varying degrees of complexity that measure the same academic skill.
Resources for the LEAP Connect administration will be provided this Fall. The Department will continue to host trainings at the September and November collaborations to review this test in-depth. The LAA1 Science assessment will still be administered in grades 4, 8, and 11.

57. NAEP

58. NAEP Timeline
Selected schools and districts will be required to complete the following:
Activity
Due Date
Sign a NAEP Data Sharing Agreement
September 30
Assign a school NAEP coordinator for all schools selected
October 1
Ensure all school coordinators have access to myNAEP
Ensure schools have efiled their rosters for the grades selected
October 30

59. Field Tests

60. Embedded Field Testing
The following tests will have embedded field test items. Specific information can be found in the Assessment Guides.
LEAP 2025 grades 3-8 mathematics, ELA, and social studies
LEAP 2025 Algebra I, Geometry, English I, English II, and US History
The EOC Biology test will have embedded field test items that may be used to build the new 5-level LEAP 2025 Biology test to be administered beginning Fall A field test guide and updated OTT will be available in Winter

61. Science Field Tests for Grades 3-8
The LEAP 2025 Science Field Test for grades 3-8 will be administered this school year. There will not be an operational Science test in grades 3-8. The field test will be:
Aligned to the newly adopted Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Two sessions in length
Administered within the grades 3-8 testing window
Shortened forms that contain 4 to 5 item sets (depending upon grade level), a handful of stand-alone items, and a task set.
The scores from science field tests will not be used in the calculation of the 2018 SPS. Comparable to policy for social studies in the 2016 SPS, the higher of the two science indices from 2016 and 2017 will be used to award science points in the 2018 SPS.
Field Test Assessment Guides and OTTs will be available this Winter.

62. Accommodations

63. Accommodations Forms
Feedback collected throughout the year and from the Accommodations Forms Advisory Group is being used to make improvements to the accommodations forms.
Suggestions received included:
Simplifying the forms to become more user friendly (e.g. condensing columns)
Adding directions and link to Accommodations and Accessiblity Manual
Decreasing the length of the form by removing unnecessary/duplicative rows (e.g. Access for All features)
Clean, consistent formatting across forms
Making items fillable or include dropdowns
The updated accommodations forms are located in the Assessment Library. The updated IAP form will be posted soon.

64. IEP Updates
The following updates to the IEP form are reflected in this month’s SER release:
Updating columns to better reflect subject matter accommodations
Replacing read aloud options with clear, concise language
Updating alternate assessment language (LEAP Connect)
Adding a row for Communication Assistance Script
Removing Braille row and updating UEB to read “Unified English Braille”

65. Assessment Accommodations Updates
Spanish assessments will now include beginning and ending pages for the Spanish version of tests in INSIGHT.
Test Rosters will now include an Online Accommodations column to help School Test Coordinators and Test Administrators easily see accommodations assigned to students prior to testing.

66. Technology Readiness

67. Technology Readiness Responsibilities
Person Responsible
Action
Resources
Technology Coordinators
Prepare devices
Set up Testing Site Manager
Install INSIGHT
Plan for school- and district-level technology support
eDIRECT
Online Scheduling Guidance
Technology Guide
Test Coordinators
Train district- and school-level staff
Distribute manuals
Schedule assessments
Create test sessions and print test tickets
Assessment Library
Coordinator and Administrator Manuals
Teachers
Access the Online Tools Training (OTT) and practice tests
Read the administration manual
Access and share the resources
Administrator Manuals
Assessment Guides
OTT and Tutorials

68. Grades 3-4 LEAP Computer-Based/ Paper-Based Enrollment for Testing
Districts can choose to administer LEAP 2025 grades 3-4 as a computer-based or paper-based assessment. DTCs will select the online or paper option for each site and grade under the Materials tab in eDIRECT from August 1-31, See table below for options for grades 3-4.
The Department will work with LEAs individually in the coming months to determine technology readiness and best path forward.
Options
Description
Allowable
District Options
(grades 3-4 only)
All schools paper-based
Yes
All schools computer-based
Some schools all PBT and some schools all CBT
School Options
One or more grades at school use CBT while other grades use PBT
One or more grades by class use CBT while other classes use PBT No
Grade Level
District-wide
School-by-school
Class-by-class

69. Technology Readiness Tool Update
LDOE is in the process of updating the TRT to collect additional data and generate new, more informative reports for schools and districts as they plan for their technology needs, upgrades, and enhancements.
Any information entered into the TRT prior to these updates will be carried over once the update is completed. Additional details will be provided during the Monthly Education Technology webinar on August 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM.
All new devices being used by students should be entered in the TRT by August 31, 2017.

70. User Guides
The LDOE has partnered with DRC to reduce the total number of user guides.
The new user guides will be posted in eDIRECT by August and cover the following topics:
eDIRECT User Guide
Technology User Guide
EAGLE User Guide

71. Online Tools Training
The Online Tools Training (OTT) should be utilized in order to become familiar with the online testing tools (e.g., highlighter, magnification, etc.) used for the operational test.
Additionally the OTT:
may be reviewed as many times as desired;
is not to be considered representative of
an actual test; and
is available once Insight is installed or
by link using Google Chrome browser.
Note: The Google Chrome browser must be used
when accessing the OTT via the hyperlink.
LEAP 2025
Math grades 3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8
ELA grades 3, 4-5, 6-8
Social Studies grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Available now
Algebra I/Geometry
English I/English II
U.S. History
Fall 2017
Science grades 3-8 and Biology
Winter

72. Test Security

73. Test Security Audits
In order for LEAs to be in compliance with Bulletin 118, LEAs must develop a test security policy. All LEAs should have their test security plans accessible and available at all times.
For 2017–2018, the Department will only require the following types of LEAs to submit a test security policy:
New LEAs participating in statewide assessments
LEAs that experienced a break of one or more years in participation in statewide assessments
LEAs involved in the monitoring/audit process
LEAs that voluntarily submit a test security policy
All submitted policies will be reviewed using the checklist available here. The Department will review test security policies and provide feedback.
August 31, 2017 is the deadline to submit test security policies to

74. eDIRECT Security Agreement
Beginning August 16, 2017 all eDIRECT users will be required to accept the Security and Confidentiality agreement upon login.

75. Nonsummative Test Security
Non Summative Test Security Reminders
All LEAP 360 system components are considered copyrighted materials and therefore belong to the originator and shall not be considered LEA property. All applicable copyright laws shall be enforced and adhered to under the terms of this agreement.
The content may NOT be used or published in part or in whole outside of the prescribed purposes set forth by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). Assessment items and passages can only be used in the assessment delivery platform operated by DRC.
Accommodated Materials Reminder
Secure documents must be kept in a locked, secure area before and after testing. It must be returned immediately to the School Test Coordinator after the scheduled testing has ended for the day. When testing is completed, the School Test Coordinator must return the materials to the District Test Coordinator.

76. 2017-2018 Assessment Resources

77. Assessment Calendar
The updated Assessment Calendar will be posted here this week. The updates include:
Dates for ELPT, LEAP Connect, Science Field Test, ICILS, TIMSS, and WorkKeys testing windows
Pre-K Assessment deadlines
Additional WorkKeys accommodated window
Extended high school Fall LEAP 2025 window, as requested by districts

78. LEAP 2025 Assessment Guides
Assessment Guides are available in the Assessment Guidance library.
LEAP 2025
ELA, Math, and Social Studies (grades 3-8)
Available Now;
updates coming Fall 2017
Algebra I
Geometry
English I
English II
U.S. History
End-of-Course
English III
U.S. History
Available now
Biology
Available now; updates coming Winter
Spring 2018 Field Test
Grades 3-8 Science
Winter

79. For Teacher View: Available Now
LEAP 2025 Practice Tests
Information regarding the LEAP 2025 practice tests can be found in the Practice Test Library.
All paper forms (grades 3 and 4) and answer keys for math, ELA, and social studies
Available now
Grades 3-8 CBT for ELA, math, and social studies
Fall 2017
Grades 3-8 Social Studies answer keys updated to include sample student responses
Algebra I, Geometry, English I, English II, U.S. History practice tests, answer keys, and accommodated forms
For Teacher View: Available Now
For Student Use: Fall 2017
Grades 3-8 science and Biology practice tests, answer keys, and accommodated forms
Fall 2018

80. LEAP 2025 High School: Practice Tests
The Teacher Access Link for high school LEAP 2025 assessments is now available. Teachers can view the practice tests by accessing the Teacher Access link in Google Chrome and entering a username and password for an assessment. The high school practice tests for student use will be available this fall.
Practice Test
Username
Login
English I
ENG1
teach2025
English II
ENG2
Algebra
ALG1
Geometry
GEO
US History
USHIST

81. LEAP 2025 Practice Test Resources
The Practice Test Library includes a variety of guides and resources to help with administration of the practice tests.
Available Now
Practice Test Quick Start Guide
Educator Scoring for Computer-Based Practice Tests
Reports for Computer-based Practice Tests
Practice Test Guidance for ELA, Math, Social Studies
LEAP 2025 Social Studies Assessment Framework
Practice Tests Webinar for school systems and teachers

82. 2017-2018 Assessment Resources: Trainings
The Department will host webinars for educators about the design, scoring, and resources to support the LEAP 2025 high school assessments. Use the information below to join a webinar. Please pass along this information to teachers and principals.
Call in Number:
LEAP 2025 Trainings
Webinar
Date; Times
LEAP 2025 US History Assessments
8/29; 9:30-10:30 and 3:30-4:30
LEAP 2025 Algebra I and Geometry Assessments
8/30; 9:30-10:30 and 3:30-4:30
LEAP 2025 English I and English II Assessments
8/31; 9:30-10:30 and 3:30-4:30

83. Support and Communication

84. DTC and Accountability Contact Updates
Changes to district personnel must be reported to LDOE for the following positions:
District Test Coordinator (DTC)
Backup DTC
Accountability Contact
Backup Accountability Contact
Please complete the DTC and Accountability Contact Update form and the Security and Confidentiality Agreement located in the Assessment Library under Resources + Forms and submit to Trish Gilbert at Vendors will be notified of the change and access to the appropriated systems will be granted by each prospective vendor.

85. September Teacher Leader & Supervisor Collaborations
The Department will be kicking off the school year by providing professional development for teacher leaders and supervisors during the month of September. The trainings are designed to bring school system planning teams together regionally to share ideas and best practices.
Date
Location
Tuesday, September 12
Trinity Methodist Church, Ruston, LA
Thursday, September 14
Bayou Church. Lafayette, LA
Tuesday, September 19
Jefferson Parish School Board Office. Harvey, LA
Wednesday, September 20
Claiborne Bldg., Baton Rouge, LA
Supervisor Collaboration 8:00am-12:00pm & Teacher Leader Collaboration 12:00-4:00pm
Registration will open Tuesday, August 22 in Wisdomwhere. For more information or questions, please

86. District Support
The Assessment team offers multiple avenues of support to districts, schools, and teachers seeking information or assistance about assessment administration and accountability.
Weekly Newsletters
Assessment and accountability information and deadlines are released each week in the district newsletter.
Weekly Assessment & Accountability Calls
Each Tuesday at 1:00 PM these webinars are held to provide training, updates, and important information to DTCs and Accountability Contacts.
Assessment Library and Accountability Library
The Assessment Library contains resources for DTCs including the Assessment Schedule and the Assessment and Accountability Month-by-Month Checklist. The Accountability Library contains resources for accountability contacts including the School Performance Score (SPS) calculators as well as information on data certification and federal accountability.

87. District Support Monthly Educational Technology Calls
The third Thursday of each month a webinar is held for district technology personnel to provide training, updates, and important information related to technology readiness and digital literacy.
All stakeholders are encouraged to assessment and accountability questions and/or concerns to
Assessment Hotline
For immediate assistance regarding assessment and accountability, district-level staff may call the Assessment Hotline at
All stakeholders are encouraged to technology readiness questions and/or concerns to either

88. Next Steps

89. Next Steps Key Dates Action August Administer LEAP 360 Diagnostics
All eDIRECT users will be required to accept the Security and Confidentiality agreement upon login
August 22
Register for September Supervisor Collaboration events
Early August
Data certification for DCAI, ACT, high school progress points
Late August
Data certification for assessments: Grades 3-8 and EOCs
Distribution of high school growth to mastery rosters
August 31, 2017
Deadline for LEAs selected for the test security audit to submit plans
Next Assessment and Accountability Monthly Call: September 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM