1. Lake County Testing Overview
Paula Wicker
Testing Manager
February 2017

2. Florida’s K-12 Statewide Assessment Program
Florida Standards Assessments: The Florida Standards Assessments, which measure student success with the Florida Standards, include assessments in English language arts (grades 3-10), mathematics (grades 3-8), and end- of-course assessments for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
Statewide Science Assessment: The statewide science assessment measures student success with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and includes assessments in grades 5 and 8. 
EOC Assessments: The End-of-Course Assessments are computer-based tests designed to measure student achievement of the specified standards for middle- and high-school level courses in science (Biology 1), social studies (Civics and U.S. History), and mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2). 
Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener: FLKRS is an observational tool that is completed teachers as they observe students during daily classroom activities. The results of this screening provide valuable information about a child’s readiness for school, help teachers develop lesson plans to meet each child’s individual needs and offer useful information to parents.
National and International Assessments (NAEP, PIRLS, PISA, and TIMSS): National and state assessments enable us to know how well students are doing in a variety of subjects at different ages and grade levels. International assessments allow us the unique opportunity to benchmark our students' performance to the performance of students in other countries. Florida participates in several national (NAEP) and international (PIRLS, PISA, TIMSS) criterion-referenced surveys. (Randomly selected schools and students.)
How presentation will benefit audience: Adult learners are more interested in a subject if they know how or why it is important to them.
Presenter’s level of expertise in the subject: Briefly state your credentials in this area, or explain why participants should listen to you.
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

3. State Assessment for Specific Programs & Students
Grade 10 Reading/ELA Retakes: FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake and FSA ELA Retakes are offered to students in grade 11 and 12 who have not yet passed the respective state reading assessment required as a graduation requirement for their cohort.
ACCESS for English Language Learners 2.0: The ACCESS for ELL’s 2.0 assessment measures English language acquisition for students who are English Language Learners.
Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA): The FSAA is the assessment is designed for students whose participation in the general statewide assessment program is not appropriate. It measures student academic expectations written specifically for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Example objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Save files to the team Web server.
Move files to different locations on the team Web server.
Share files on the team Web server.
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

4. District Assessment Program
Lake Progress Monitoring Assessments: The Lake Standards Assessments are used to measure our students’ progress towards mastery of the Florida State Standards (grades 6-8 math, grades 6-10 English language arts and Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry) and Next Generation Standards (science grades 5 & 8, Civics, U.S. History and Biology 1). Students in kindergarten through grade 5 use IStation Reading, STAR Reading and iReady Math to monitor reading and math skills.
College Board Assessments: The College Board suite of assessments are used for course placement and to measure students’ career and college readiness. Grade 8 and 9 students take the PSAT 8/9, grade 10 and 11 students take the PSAT/NMSQT and grade 11 students take the SAT.
Ability Test: The Naglieri Non-Verbal Abilities Test Version 2 (NNAT 2) is a test of general ability for use with diverse student populations. It is used in grade 1 for gifted/talented identification.
Lesson descriptions should be brief.
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

5. District Assessment for Specific Programs & Students
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP): MAP is used as a progress monitoring tool for students in Personalized Learning classrooms. It measures students’ growth in reading and math skills to help teachers differentiate instruction.
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT): PERT Reading, Writing and Math are taken by students who wish to qualify to dual enroll in Lake Sumter Community College. PERT Math also serves as a concordant score for the state Algebra 1 EOC which is a graduation requirement. It is given to students who have taken but not passed the state Algebra 1 EOC.
3rd Grade Alternate Promotion Tests: The SAT 10 is taken by students who score a level one on the state FSA ELA Reading test as an alternate path to promotion. iStation and STAR Reading tests are also approved by the state for this purpose.
Example objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Save files to the team Web server.
Move files to different locations on the team Web server.
Share files on the team Web server.
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

6. Tests Directly Related to Promotion or Graduation
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017
Tests Directly Related to Promotion or Graduation
Grade 3 ELA Reading
Grade 3 students must score a level 2 or above on the FSA Grade 3 Reading test to be promoted to grade 4.
*SAT 10, STAR, IStation and MAP are alternative tests that can be used for promotion if a student scores a level 1 on the FSA Grade 3 Reading test.
*There must be 30 days between administration of same test
Grade 10 FSA ELA
Students must score a level 3 or above to receive a standard diploma.
SAT and ACT are alternative tests that can be used as concordant scores.
Algebra 1 EOC
PERT Math can be used as a concordant score.

7. Lake County Schools 2016-2017 District & State Assessments
ELEMENTARY
Test
Gr/ Course
Date
Time
Kindergarten Beginning Skills Inventory (KBSI)
Kindergarten
Aug. 10-Aug. 19
1 day/15 min
Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS)
Aug. 10-Sept. 21
30 Day Observation
STAR Reading
Assessment Period 1
Grades 2-5
Aug. 10-Oct. 14
20 min each window
Assessment Period 2
Oct. 15-Jan. 13
Assessment Period 3
Jan. 14- May 24
Lake Progress Monitoring Assessments
IStation Reading
Kindergarten-Grade 5
Sept. 1-15
45 min each window
Feb. 1-15
May 1-19
i-Ready Math
Grades 1-5
Aug
K-1: 60 min each window
2-5: 90 min each window
Sept
Jan. 9-20
Jan
Kindergarten- Grade 5
Science
Grade 5
Aug. 22-Sept. 9
90 min each window
Jan. 4-20
Florida State Science Assessment
May 1-5
2 days/80 min each day
Florida Standards Assessments English (FSA)
English Language Arts, Writing Session
Grades 4-5
Feb. 27
Feb. 28-March 3 Makeups
1 day/120 min
English Language Arts, Reading
Grade 3
March 27-28
March 29-April 7 Makeups
English Language Arts, Reading Sessions
April 10-May 12
Math
Grades 3-5
ACCESS for English Language Learners 2.0
ELL Students
Jan. 30-March 24
K: 45 min
1-12: min
Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)
Select ESE 3-8
Feb. 27-April 13
Varies by Test
Naglieri Non-Verbal Abilities Test (NNAT 2)
Grade 1
May 15-19
1 day/30 min
Third Grade Alternate Test
Spring
Grade 3 Level 1 FSA ELA Reading Students
TBA
Summer
Grade 3 Reading Camp Students
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

8. Lake County Schools 2016-2017 District & State Assessments
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Test
Gr/ Course
Date
Time
Florida Assessments for Instructions in Reading (FAIR FS)
Assessment Period 1
Grade 6-8
*targeted students
Aug. 10-Nov.3
45 min each window
Assessment Period 2
Nov. 4-Feb.17
Assessment Period 3
Feb. 13-May 24
Lake Progress Monitoring Assessments
English Language Arts & Math
Grades 6-8
Aug. 22-Sept. 9
Jan. 4-20
90 min each window
Civics
Grade 7
Science
Grade 8
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)
English Language Arts, Writing Session
Grades 6-7
Feb. 27
Feb. 28-March 3 Makeups
1 day/120 min
Feb. 27-March 10
English Language Arts, Reading Sessions
April 10-May 12
2 days/85 min each day
Math
day 1/60 min
day 2/120 min
Florida End of Course Exams (EOC’s)
Algebra 1
By Course
April 17-May 12
2 days/90 min each day
April 17-May 19
1 day/160 min each day
Florida Statewide Science Assessment
May 1-5
1 day/160 min
PSAT 8/9
January 12
145 min
ACCESS for English Language Learners 2.0
ELL Students
Jan. 30-March 24
min/varies
Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)
Select ESE
Feb. 27-April 13
varies
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

9. Lake County Schools 2016-2017 District & State Assessments
HIGH SCHOOL
Test
Gr/ Course
Date
Time
Florida Assessments for Instructions in Reading (FAIR FS)
Assessment Period 1
9-12 Select Students
*May test level 1 or 2 ELA
Aug. 10-Nov.3
45 min each window
Assessment Period 2
Nov. 4-Feb.17
Assessment Period 3
Feb. 13-May 24
Lake Progress Monitoring Assessments
English Language Arts (ELA)
Grades 9-10
Aug. 22-Sept. 9
Jan. 4-20
90 min each window
Biology 1, U.S. History, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
By Course
Florida End of Course Exams (EOC’s)
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
Select Students
Sept
2 days/90 min each day (or up to ½ day if needed)
Nov. 28- Dec. 16
April 17-May 12
July 10-13
Spring Algebra 1 Retake
Retakes ONLY
March 27-April 7
2 days/210 min each day (or up to ½ day if needed)
Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, U.S. History
Retakes & Make Ups
1 day/160 min (or up to end of day if needed)
Nov. 28-Dec. 16
Algebra 1 Retake
Biology 1, U.S. History
April 17-May 19
Make Ups
FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake
Fall FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake
select students
Oct
2 days/210 min each day (or up to end of day if needed)
Spring FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)
Fall Gr. 10 English Language Arts Retake
Retakes
Oct Writing
Oct Reading
1 day/120 min
Spring English Language Arts, Writing Session
Grades 9-10, Retakes
Feb. 27-March 10
1 day/120 min (or up to ½ day if needed)
Spring Gr. 10 ELA Retake, Reading
Spring English Language Arts, Reading Sessions
April 10-May 12
College Readiness Assessments
PSAT 8/9
Grade 9
January 12
145 min
PSAT/NMSQT
Grade 10 & 11
October 19
165 min
SAT
Grade 11
March 1
230 min
ACCESS for English Language Learners 2.0
ELL Students
Jan. 30-March 24
min
Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)
Select ESE 3-8
Feb. 27-April 13
Varies by Test
Select ESE 9-12
March 13-April 28
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
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PERT Reading, Writing and Math for Dual Enrollment
Students must apply & qualify
Eligible Students
Nov. 7-10
60 min
March 21-24
July 10-13
PERT Math
Students who have taken the ALG 1 EOC and not passed
11-12
Sept
9-12
Dec. 5-16
May 1-19
Math for College Readiness Course
Course
School Sets Dates

10. State Uniform Testing Calendar & School Testing Schedules
State Uniform Calendar
(mandatory format from FDOE)
ault.aspx?pageid=685
School Testing Schedules
(click on school name)
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

11. Approximate Testing Time Per Grade Level for State & District Tests
Statewide Assessments
District Assessments
Approx
Time (Minutes)
Approx Time (Hours) K
Classroom observation
330
5.5 1
345
5.75 2
465
7.75 3
320
785
13.08 4
440
905
15.08 5
600
645
1245
20.75 6
470
360
830
13.83 7
630
540
1170
19.5 8
685
1315
21.92 9
640
1325
22.08 10
480
525
1005
16.75 11
340
755
1095
18.25 12
*Estimates of average time for administering state-required and district-required assessments. Subject-based assessments were included with the grade level to which they are most likely to be administered (e.g., Biology 1 with grade 9)
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

12. FSA Portal Resources NGSSS Test Practice
families/
Practice Tests
Understanding FSA Reports
Graduation Requirements for Florida’s Statewide Assessments
FSA Scientific Calculator (online)
Writing Response Pages Template
FSA Writing Planning Template
practicetest.html?links=true
ePATs (online practice tests) for NGSSS EOC’s:
Civics
Biology 1
U.S. History
Algebra 1 Retake
FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

13. FSA or other questions related to testing?
Lake County FSA Hotline
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017

14. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The United States Congress passed ESSA and it was signed into law on December 10, 2015, amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
ESSA increases state authority on standards, assessments and interventions, and adds specific restrictions to the United States Secretary of Education's involvement in state decisions.
State plan due dates are pushed back to either April 3 or September 18, 2017 according to Hershel Lyons, Florida Chancellor of Public Schools, in an memo dated December 16, 2016.
States will be making decisions and exercising flexibility accordingly. To ensure Florida’s education stakeholders have the latest information on implementation decisions, sign up for updates at:
Questions? FDOE at
FDOE will announce additional opportunities for public input.
Paula Wicker, Testing Manager, Lake County Schools
1/11/2017