1. North Carolina WorkKeys Training http://www.act.org/stateservices/northcarolina

2. Presentation About ACT WorkKeys Overview Test Administration Guidelines WorkKeys Paper/Pencil & Internet Version

4. ACT, Inc. Mission: “Helping People Achieve Education and Workplace Success”

5. Job Analysis Define Your Workforce Assessments Assess Your Workforce Training & Curriculum Develop Your Workforce Certification Certify Your Workforce Research & Analytics Understand Your Workforce Work Readiness System

6. Who uses WorkKeys Secondary Education Employers Community Colleges Workforce Agencies Corrections

7. Assessments

8. KeyTrain ® is an interactive learning tool for developing and improving the applied workplace skills defined by the WorkKeys system. The core curriculum is complemented by reporting capabilities, diagnostic tools, and soft skills curriculum. Training & Curriculum

9. 3 Applied Mathematics 4 3 4 Reading for Information Locating Information Individual Results Job Profile 3 4 5 3 4 Skills Gap 5 6 KeyTrain 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 KeyTrain provides a self-paced curriculum to help individuals fill their skills gap Call: (877) 842-6205 www.keytrain.com

10. Evidence-based Industry-recognized Portable Used to document essential skills linked to workplace success Awarded at four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum credential The NCRC™ is a credential that is: Certification Certify Your Workforce

11. 1%47%21%18% Percentage of U.S. Examinees Earning The Certificate Source: ACT research based on 1,837,880 examinees.

12. 99%67%16%93% Job Qualification of Certificate Holders Job Qualification of Certificate Holders (Essential Foundational Skills) Source: ACT JobPro Data 2006-2010

13. WorkKeys Skills for Jobs Profiled *Numbers are based on analysis of 5,618 jobs profiled from 2006 to 2010 in the ACT JobPro database. National Career Readiness Certificate

14. The National Career Readiness Certificate Locating Information Reading for Information Applied Mathematics 77% of profiled jobs utilize all of these skills *Numbers are based on analysis of 5,618 jobs profiled from 2006 to 2010 in the ACT JobPro database.

15. North Carolina testing will take place in February

16. North Carolina Testing Will assess using: Reading for Information Applied Mathematics Locating Information

17. ACT policies and procedures Protect integrity of testing program Protect you from allegations

18. #1 priority for test administrators is TEST SECURITY

19. Security Issues

20. WHO administers WorkKeys tests? Authorized personnel only Trained in standardized test administration Qualified, reliable proctors 1 per 25 maximum

21. WHERE does test administration take place? Testing rooms appropriate seating facing forward no distractions

22. During Testing Read only Manual Walk around room Discourage prohibited behavior answer questions Must not engage in non- test related activities: Read books Talk casually No food or drink in test room

23. Admitting Examinees Direct examinees to seats Alphabetical OK Left/right and front/back Be “directive” about it Personal recognition by staff Not friends or parents Not via phone calls Current official photo ID

24. Internet Version All NC high school testing is to be done with WorkKeys Internet Version where possible. Paper-and-Pencil Assessments For accommodations and in cases where Internet Version is not possible. Assessments

25. Assessment Details Test TitleTiming Applied Mathematics Reading for Information Locating Information Internet Version: 55 minutes Paper and Pencil : 45 minutes

26. Scheduling Considerations Number of students Three assessments per student Availability of computers

27. Match Criteria Last name Month of birth Day of birth Examinee ID First name

28. Attributes/Local Items School Code LEA

29. Equipment for Testing Wooden pencil with good eraser Collect and shred! Basic four function calculator www.actstudent.org

30. Irregularities Technical issues Examinee illnesses Irrational behavior Document everything! Prohibited behaviors Creating disturbance Giving/receiving help Calculator issues Cell phone If security breach Call ACT 800/967-5539 ASAP!

32. Paper/Pencil Supervisors Manual: http://www.act.org/workkeys- private/manuals/SupervisorsManual.pdf http://www.act.org/workkeys- private/manuals/SupervisorsManual.pdf Ordering materials December 1 – January 6 Form available on website

33. Sample Answer Folder

34. Completing the Answer Document ID Number in box 3 is the NC Wise Student Number  Same number as the Examinee ID number used with WorkKeys Internet Version Local Items must be completed

35. Sample test directions for paper and pencil tests

36. Exact timing of paper and pencil tests Use more than one timepiece Time each room individually No “central” timing Don’t miss 5-minute warning

37. Checking in materials for paper and pencil testing Pack/Return Slip Note Discrepancies Secure Storage Save boxes

38. Security of materials for paper and pencil testing Check-in immediately “Two Lock Rule” Treat as you would a large sum of $MONEY $ Documented “Chain of Custody”

39. Accommodations Requests Documentation (must submit prior to testing): collect, review, keep note link between disability and ability to take the test determine appropriate accommodation Report of Accommodated Assessment (www.act.org/workkeys-private/reference)

40. Other Accommodations Available for Paper and Pencil Testing Reader Sign Language Interpreter Braille Extended time

41. Electronic Reporting for paper and pencil tests Very important - sign up An email will be sent with your URL, User ID and Password. An email will be sent when reports are ready to download. 10 days to download reports.

42. WorkKeys Internet Version

43. User ID/Examinee ID Examinee ID  Part of the 5 match criteria  NC Wise Student Number User ID  Must be unique  Add 99 to the end of the current NC Wise student number.

44. Password 8 digit birthday June 20, 1995 06201995

45. Technical Requirements http://www.act.org/workkeys/tech/index.html Check your sustained bandwidth – 256K per workstation

46. Internet Accommodations Extended time only Time and a half Double time Three hours

47. WorkKeys Internet Version 2. Groups – Create a group 3.Batch Load – Add to group – Group Registration – Group Authorization 1. Create a single registration –Authorize –Launch –Instant Report 4. Reports Portal

48. How does it work? Registration Authorize Test Report

49. Internet Version Access Administrator and Proctor URL: https://vtc.act.org/9999999 Examinee URL: https://rsp.act.org/9999999 Site administrator User ID and Password

50. Quick Start Guides/Training Modules www.act.org/workkeys-private/reference/ www.act.org/workkeys-private/admintraining/ User ID: Admin Password: Training

51. WorkKeys Administrator Training WorkKeys Internet Version Users Guide

52. Test Site Staff WorkKeys Manual Verification Fax it back to ACT

53. Expectations and Objectives

54. Training Tasks Module 1: WorkKeys Internet Version Quick Start Guide Required Modules: 2 hours

55. Sample Training Page

56. Refreshers Webinar dates: January 2012 - TBA Q&A sessions: January 2012 - TBA

57. Training Realms https://vtc.act.org/829250455 User ID: NCTraining123 Password: NCTraining123 https://rsp.act.org/829250455

58. North Carolina Information Website http://www.act.org/stateservices/ northcarolina

59. Communication All communication will be via email to the School contact.

60. Contact Us 1/800-WORKKEY (967-5539) 877/842-6205 24/7