1. Test Chairperson Training Session March 22 and March 24, 2010
CELLA
2010 Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment
Test Chairperson Training Session
March 22 and March 24, 2010
Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis
Felicia Mallory, Executive Director
Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

2. Program Overview
Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) is designed to meet the requirements of Title III of the NCLB.
A four-skill language proficiency assessment in
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Administered to all English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades K-12.
TAM, p.5

3. Meeting Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)
Standards for Measuring English Language Learners (ELLs)
Meeting Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)
AMAO 1 is based on progress in English language acquisition as measured in each of the three CELLA areas. Making progress is defined as either increasing a proficiency level or staying within the “Proficient” level in a specific area.
AMAO 2 is based on achieving English proficiency as measured by
CELLA. Achieving proficiency is defined as scoring within the proficient
level in all three domains: Listening/Speaking, Writing, and Reading.
AMAO 2 is established separately for four grade clusters: K-2, 3-5, 6-8,
and 9-12.
AMAO 3 is based on demonstrating proficiency in reading and mathematics on the FCAT. Demonstrating proficiency is defined as scoring at achievement level three or higher.

4. Administration Features
Kindergarten
Individual assessment recommended in all four modalities
Grades 1-12
Individual in Speaking
Listening, Reading, and Writing are
group administered
TAM, p. 6

5. Training for Coordinators and Administrators of CELLA
Speaking Administration Training
Conducted by the Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages, Special Education, and Charter Schools
Group Administration Training
Conducted by Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET)

6. Schedule of Activities
Activity
Date
One-on-One Test Administration Training
(Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages and Charter Schools by region)
March 24 – April 9, 2010
One-on-One Test Administration Training for Special Education
April 5, 2010
Delivery of the 2010 CELLA materials (including PreID labels) to schools
April 7 – April 13, 2010
Individual CELLA Administration
April 19 – May 19, 2010
Group CELLA Administration
April 26 – May 19, 2010
Make-up Window for Group - Administered Sections
April 27 – May 19, 2010
Return all “To Be Scored”, “Not to Be Scored”, and District Coordinator Envelope to Test Distribution Center (TDC).
May 3 – May 19, 2010
Complete the 2010 CELLA Customer Satisfaction Survey online at
Upon completion of testing
Score report delivery to schools.
July 2010– August 2010
Packet , p. 1

7. Students to be Tested
All ELLs in grades K through 12 in membership as of April 5, 2010
All former ELLs who exited from the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program on or after June 1, 2009
ELL students enrolling in your school after April 5, 2010 must not be tested
Pre ID labels provided for all eligible students in membership on January 11, 2010
TAM, p. 7

8. CELLA Levels of Testing
Booklet levels for the 2010 CELLA are as follows: Grades K – 2 Level A Grades 3 – 5 Level B Grades 6 – 8 Level C Grades 9 – 12 Level D
All students will test on grade level in all modalities.
TAM, p. 6

9. Test Materials Level A: Grade K - 2 Level B: Grades 3 - 5
Level D: Grades
Level C: Grades 6 - 8
TAM, pp. 8-9

10. CELLA Document Configuration by Grade Level
Test Book(s)
Kindergarten (K) and Grades 1 & 2
Level A Student Test Book
Level A One-on-One Prompt Book
Grades 3, 4, and 5
Level B Listening & Speaking Test Book
Level B Reading & Writing Test Book
Level B, C & D Answer Sheet
Grades 6, 7, and 8
Level C Listening & Speaking Test Book
Level C Reading & Writing Test Book
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Level D Listening & Speaking Test Book
Level D Reading & Writing Test Book
Materials shown in bold are answer documents.
TAM, p. 8

11. CELLA Materials for Students’ Use Large Print/Braille Materials
The Large Print version of CELLA has the same content as the standard version of the test.
Large-Print Test Booklet
Large-Print Answer Sheet for recording responses
The Braille version of CELLA differs from the standard version of the test (Level A and some questions from other levels have been omitted).
Braille Test Booklet
Levels B, C, and D Answer Sheet (standard version)
Note: The Test Administrator will also need a standard test booklet that matches the Braille level being administered.
TAM, p. 9

12. Preparing for Testing: Receiving Materials
Verify that all materials indicated on the packing list were received.
Notify the District Coordinator immediately if any of the materials on the packing list are missing.
Should you need to order additional material, please call TDC at
Store materials in a secure access-restricted location.
Retain ALL boxes in which materials were received for return.
TAM, p. 35

13. School Packing List
TAM, p. 35

14. Shipment Summary List
TAM, p. 35

15. Box Content List
TAM, p. 35

16. Security Numbers
security number
check number
TAM, p. 20

17. TAM, p. 35

18. Retrieving the Pre-populated Administration Record/Security Checklist
Select “Click Here”
TAM, p. 21

19. Retrieving the Pre-populated Administration Record/Security Checklist
Choose your school from the dropdown
Choose “Miami Dade” from the dropdown
Click on Security Checklist under School Files
TAM, p. 21

20. 2010 CELLA ADMINISTRATION RECORD/SECURITY CHECKLIST
Pre-populated version
TAM, p. 36

21. Preparing for Testing: Scheduling Test Sessions
Schedule grade K testing and the Speaking section in grades 1-12 for individual administration
Individually administered sections may be
administered at anytime during the testing window
It is recommended that CELLA group-administered sections are given in the following order: Listening, Reading, Writing
Group administration window -
April 26 – May 19, 2010

22. Administration Times for Grades K-2
Level A
Approx. Time in Grade K
(individually)
Approx. Time in Grade 1
Approx. Time in Grade 2
Speaking (One-on-One)
15 min.
Listening
Reading
35 min.
Writing
30 min.
Sections shown in bold require more time because they contain additional, “extension” items only for grade 2 students.
TAM, p. 6

23. Administration Times for Grades 3-12
Level B, C, or D
Approx. Time
Speaking
10-15 min.
Listening
25 min.
Reading
45 min.
Writing
70 min.
TAM, p. 7

24. Preparing for Testing: Training Test Administrators
Review the Test Administration Manual
Review the relevant sections from the Directions for Administration (DFA )
Have test administrators familiarize themselves with the Listening CDs and equipment for playing them
Remind test administrators of the State’s and District’s security policies and procedures (including those concerning electronic devices)
After the training, collect signed 2010 CELLA Administration and Security Agreement forms
TAM, pp

25. Preparing for Testing: Accommodations for all ELLs
Review the list of accommodations in the DFA . The following accommodations ARE permissible for all ELLs:
Flexible timing: CELLA is not a timed test,
sufficient time should be given to complete the
test.
Assistance in heritage language: Directions may
be translated into heritage language on an
individual basis, if requested.
DFA , pp

26. Preparing for Testing: Accommodations for all ELLs
The following accommodations ARE NOT permissible for any student:
No English-to-heritage language translation dictionary or heritage language-to-English translation dictionary.
No help in the ELLs’ heritage language on specific test questions NOR translate any part of the test other than the directions.
Test Administrators may NOT translate directions to entire classes.
DFA, pp

27. Preparing for Testing: Accommodations for SPED Students
Students with a current IEP or 504 plans are eligible for accommodations based on the individual needs of each student.
An accommodation for a student must be explicitly permitted on the IEP or 504 plan.
Presentation of Test Materials
Responding to Questions
Test Scheduling
Test Setting
Assistive Devices
Refer to the Visually Impaired and Hearing Impaired section in
the DFA for allowable accommodations and/or exemptions.
DFA, p

28. Preparation of Testing Materials
Pre-ID labels are provided.
Only the Test Chairperson or the person designated by
the site administrator may open the packages and affix
labels.
Pre-ID labels should be affixed only to answer
documents; only one answer document per student:
Level A Student Test Book, or
Level B, C, & D Answer Sheet
TAM, p. 17

29. Preparation of Testing Materials Level A Student Test Book
Levels B, C, D Answer Sheet
TAM, p.17

30. Preparation of Testing Materials (continued)
ALL of the following information MUST be correct for the student label to be used:
Student’s Last Name
Student ID Number
Grade Level
School Number (code)
District Name and Number
TAM, pp

31. Pre-ID – Information to be Completed
Box 1 Student Name
Box 2 Test Administrator Name
Box 3 School Name
Box 4 School Number
Box 5 District Name (MDCPS) and Number (13)
Box 10 Test Date
Box 24 Test Level (record on B, C, D Answer Sheet)
Box 25 Accommodations (if applicable)
Box 26 Do Not Score(DNS) or Undo (if applicable)
TAM, pp , Packet, p. 3

32. No Pre-ID: Information to be Completed
If a student has no pre-identified label, the following additional information MUST be gridded on all student answer documents:
Students or school staff
Boxes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 24
School staff only
Boxes 2, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23
Student demographics provided on the student list are indicated in bold.
TAM , pp

33. Student List for Gridding
Packet, p. 5

34. Gridding Demographic Information
Numeric values and letter codes are listed on the school list corresponding to item choices on the answer sheet.
For example: Box 15 - Home Language
1=Arabic
2=Chinese/Zhongwen
3=French
4=Haitian Creole …
11=Other
Fill in the bubble for the following fields as indicated below:
Box 16 – Primary Exceptionality
Box 17 – Length of Time Enrolled in ESOL
Box 18 - Title III
YES/NO
TAM, pp , Packet, p.5

35. Preparation of Testing Materials Non-Pre ID: Other Fields
Fill in the bubble for the following fields as indicated below:
Box 22 Receives Special Services
F/R Lunch if “Y” is indicated on the student list
Migrant if “Y”
Box 23 Program Participation
ESOL if “Y” (do not mark if student is former ELL)
Dual Language Program – determined by school
Packet, p.7

36. Test Security Policies and Procedures
Florida Test Security Statute and Florida State
Board of Education – Test Security Rule 6A –
M-DCPS: Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test
Administration and Test Security
The security of all test materials must be maintained before,
during, and after the test administration.
Under no circumstances are students permitted to handle
secure materials before or after the test administration.
TAM, pp

37. Distribution and Tracking of Materials
Distribute and collect all One-on-One test materials daily.
Distribute all testing materials for group administration just
prior to test sessions, collect immediately afterwards, and
store in a secure location.
Distribute copies of the 2010 CELLA Administration
Record/ Security Checklist

38. Distribution and Tracking of Materials
Administrators need:
Test Level/Grade
Student Material Needed
Teacher Material Needed
Level A / Kindergarten
(all four sections)
Level A Student Test Book
Directions for Administration (DFA)
Test Administration Manual (TAM)
One-on-One Prompt Book
Listening CD (Levels A & B)
CD Player/ computer with speakers
Level A / Grades 1 – 2
(One-on-One)
DFA
TAM
Levels B-D / Grades 3 – 12
(Speaking)
Listening & Speaking Student Test Book (Appropriate level)
Levels B,C, & D – Answer Sheet
TAM, pp. 8 & 27-31

39. Recording One-on-One Responses for Level A Student Test Book
Recording Speaking Responses –
Levels B, C, and D

40. ADMINISTERING LEVEL A The Stopping Rule
The Stopping Rule is ONLY applicable to individually
administered sections.
IF the student cannot respond to several questions in
a row AND it is clear that the questions are above the
student’s proficiency level, the Test Administrator
should stop the administration of that section only.
DFA , pp. 7, 14, 21, & 27

41. Student Material Needed Teacher Material Needed
Distribution and Tracking of Materials
Group Administration for Grades 1 – 12 (Listening)
Test Administrators need:
Test Level/Grade
Student Material Needed
Teacher Material Needed
Level A / Grades 1 – 2
Level A Student Test Book
Directions for Administration (DFA)
Test Administration Manual (TAM)
Listening CD (Levels A & B)
CD Player/ Computer with speakers
Level B / Grades 3 - 5
Level C/ Grades 6 - 8
Level D/ Grades
Listening & Speaking Student Test Book (Appropriate level)
Levels B,C, & D – Answer Sheet
DFA & TAM
Listening CD (Appropriate Level)
TAM, p. 8

42. Student Material Needed Teacher Material Needed
Distribution and Tracking of Materials
Group Administration for Grades 1 – 12 (Reading and Writing)
Test Administrators need:
Test Level/Grade
Student Material Needed
Teacher Material Needed
Level A / Grades 1 – 2
Level A Student Test Book
Directions for Administration (DFA)
Test Administration Manual (TAM)
Level B / Grades 3 - 5
Level C/ Grades 6 - 8
Level D/ Grades
Reading and Writing Student Test Book (Appropriate level)
Levels B,C, & D – Answer Sheet
DFA
TAM
TAM, p. 8

43. Administering the Test
Rooms used for testing must:
be free from distractions
have comfortable seating
have good lighting
have adequate ventilation
have sufficient workspace
Remove or cover all visual aids in the testing rooms.
Make sure that:
test administrators have a copy of the TAM and DFA
test scripts are read verbatim
there is sufficient space between students so that students
cannot view other student’s answer sheets
students and assessors record all answers using a #2 pencil
TAM, pp. 24 & 25

44. Marking Answer Responses-Level A
Correct
Incorrect

45. Administering the Test
The Listening portion must be administered by playing
the Listening CD.
Test administrators are required to actively monitor
students during a test session.
Test administrators are required to maintain an accurate
2010 CELLA Security Log.
Test administrators and proctors must sign the 2010
CELLA Administration and Security Agreement
TAM, pp. 8, 26 & 33

46. Security Log
TAM, pp. 26 & Appendix B

47. Test Invalidation Procedures
From Level B,C, & D Answer Sheet
Box #20
DO NOT SCORE – Contains DNS and UNDO bubbles for each test section
TAM, pp

48. Test Invalidation Procedures
The appropriate DNS bubble MUST be gridded if:
Any of the following information on the PreID label is INCORRECT and affixed to a USED document.
- Last Name
- Student ID Number
- District Name
- School Name
- School Code
- Grade Level
A student label has been placed over another label on a USED document.
An answer document is defective and USED.
A student has an electronic device during testing.
A student is caught cheating or is disruptive during testing.
TAM, pp

49. Test Invalidation Procedures
The appropriate DNS bubble MAY be gridded if:
A student becomes ill and is unable to complete the session.
A student is not allowed sufficient time to finish.
Answer documents with gridded DNS bubbles should be submitted with TO BE SCORED materials.
TAM, p. 23, 31, & 38

50. Test Invalidation Procedures
It is not necessary to invalidate an answer document if:
The preidentified document belongs to a student who has withdrawn before testing begins.
The preidentified document belongs to a student who has been absent during the entire testing window.
The document is defective and UNUSED.
The preidentified information is incorrect and the document is UNUSED.
TAM, p. 23

51. Test Invalidation Procedures
Defective Materials
If a defective test book is found during testing, give the student
a replacement book.
If the defective book is a Level A , upon completion of the test,
the student must (under supervision of a test administrator)
transfer the exact answers to the appropriate replacement
document.
If the defective book is Level B, C, or D, the student will
continue using the Levels B, C, & D answer sheet.
If a test book becomes soiled, notify Student Assessment and Educational Testing.
TAM, p. 24

52. Preparing Materials for Return
All 2010 CELLA materials must be returned to TDC as follows:
CHERRY return label – TO BE SCORED answer documents
GOLDENROD return label – NOT TO BE SCORED materials
District Coordinator Envelope
TAM, pp

53. Preparing Materials for Return
Preparing TO BE SCORED Test Materials
Verify that all distributed secure materials have been
returned by the test administrators.
TO BE SCORED materials include:
Used Level A Test Books/Answer Sheets
Used Levels B, C, and D Answer Sheets
Documents with gridded DNS bubbles
TAM, pp

54. Preparing Materials for Return
Preparing TO BE SCORED Test Materials
Complete the Document Count Form for TO BE SCORED materials (PURPLE)
NOTE: Complete one form per grade level and be sure to include documents with gridded DNS bubbles in your counts.
TAM, pp

55. Preparing Materials for Return
Preparing TO BE SCORED Test Materials
Complete the School Return Summary for To Be Scored materials (RED)
NOTE: ONE PER SCHOOL
TAM, p. 40

56. Preparing Materials for Return
TO BE SCORED Test Materials
Place the School Return Summary on top of the
materials in Box 1.
Affix the CHERRY label to the top of the box
In the lower left corner of each CHERRY label, write
the number of the box and the total number of boxes of
TO BE SCORED materials that you are returning.
(Ex. 1 of X, 2 of X, 3 of X, etc.)
TAM, pp. 32, 42, & 45

57. Preparing Materials for Return
Preparing NOT TO BE SCORED Test Materials
NOT TO BE SCORED materials include:
Unused Level A Test Books/Answer Sheets
Unused Levels B, C, and D Answer Sheets
Level A One-on-One Prompt Books
Levels B, C, and D Listening & Speaking test books
(including Large Print and Braille)
Levels B, C, and D Reading & Writing test books
Levels A, B, C, and D Training CD’s for Speaking
Levels A1 & B1 and Levels C1 & D1 – Listening CD’s
Directions for Administration
TAM, pp. 32 & 42

58. Preparing Materials for Return
NOT TO BE SCORED Test Materials
Place a copy of the CELLA Administration
Record/Security Checklist on top of the materials in Box 1.
Affix the GOLDENROD label to the top of the box
In the lower left corner of each GOLDENROD label, write
the number of the box and the total number of boxes of
NOT TO BE SCORED materials that you are returning.
(Ex. 1 of X, 2 of X, 3 of X, etc.)
TAM, pp. 32, 42 & 45

59. Preparing Materials for Return
Destroy at School Site
Test Administration Manuals*
Unused Paper Bands
Unused Document Count Forms and School Return
Summaries
Unused Questar Return Labels
*Keep test administration manuals until results have been provided, then destroy at the school site.
TAM, p. 42

60. Preparing Materials for Return “DISTRICT COORDINATOR ONLY”
District Coordinator ONLY Envelope
Items to include:
Original CELLA Administration Record/Security Checklist
Original CELLA Security Logs
Copy of School Return Summary for the To Be Scored
Materials
Copy of Document Count Form for To Be Scored Materials
by Grade
Accounting for All 2010 CELLA Materials
Train the Trainer manuals and Train the Trainer CD’s
On the front of the envelope write
“DISTRICT COORDINATOR ONLY”
Signed Administration and Security Agreements should be kept on file at your school site.
TAM, p. 42, packet

61. Return of Test Materials
Materials should be returned May 3 - May 19, 2010
All test materials will be returned to:
Test Distribution Center
13135 SW 26 Street
Miami, FL 33175
Return Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

62. 2010 CELLA Customer Satisfaction Survey
Comment Form
2010 CELLA Customer Satisfaction Survey
Please access the following site after testing has been completed.

63. One-on-One Test Administration Trainings
Region 1 – Doral Middle
April 8, AM/PM –Elementary
April 9, AM Secondary, PM Charter Schools
Region 2 – Andover Middle
April 7, AM/PM Elementary
April 8, AM Secondary, PM Charter Schools
Region 3 – Center for Professional Learning
March 24, AM/PM Elementary
March 25, AM Secondary, PM Charter Schools
Region 4 – TERRA Environmental
April 6, AM/PM Elementary
April 7, AM Secondary, PM Charter Schools
Region 5 – Robert Morgan Educational Center
Special Education – April 5
8:30 – 10:00 – Hialeah Middle School
1:30 – 3:20 – Arvida Middle School

64. STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING
Contact Information
STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING
Felicia Mallory
Denetra Collins
Fax –