1. © 2014 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, on behalf of the WIDA Consortium www.wida.us Launch Plans for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0: Preparing for the Next Generation English Language Proficiency Assessment System Carsten Wilmes, Director of Assessment (WIDA) Karen Olsen, Program Manager (DRC) Meredith Alt, ASSETS Project Manager (WIDA)

2. 2 The contents of this presentation were partially funded by an Enhanced Assessment Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education and should not be assumed to be endorsed by the Federal government.

3. 3 Objectives To familiarize educators with: Plans for the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 online assessment The key features of the online assessment Additional resources to assist in the transition to the online assessment

4. 4 Announcement Welcome, Karen Olsen and DRC! Data Recognition Corporation will serve as the operational test vendor for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, both paper and online DRC has extensive online testing experience and has done an amazing job with the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Field Test

5. 5 Development Timeline Fully Operational 2015-2016, with states continuing to determine their operational testing window

6. 6 Key Changes to Expect Computerized test for grades 1-12 Paper ACCESS will continue to be available as an accommodation and if districts do not have the technology for online testing. New grade clusters: *Note: Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-based kit. For the foreseeable future, it will not be an online assessment

7. 7 Key Changes with online test: Response Capture Listening and Reading: student responses will be captured digitally and scored by the online test engine Speaking: student responses will be recorded into the computer with a headset and automatically sent to a central location for scoring Writing: keyboarded student responses will be captured digitally and automatically sent to a central location for scoring; Educators will ship handwritten responses to the central location for scoring

8. 8 Benefits of the New Online Test Increased student engagement through a more dynamic testing experience Built-in accommodations and accessibility features appropriate for a range of student needs Logistical flexibility as a result of simultaneous administration of multiple grades and proficiency levels Increased ease for test administrators who will no longer need to administer and score the Speaking test one-on-one and who will not need to order by tier

9. 9 New with Online Listening Students will hear an audio passage and will see visual prompts on the computer screen When the passage is complete, students will select a response on the computer screen The test engine will digitally capture and score students’ responses

10. 10 Sample Online Listening Item Layout

11. 11 New with Online Reading Students will read passages on the computer screen Students will select a response on the computer screen The test engine will digitally capture and score students’ responses

12. 12 Sample Online Reading Item Layout

13. 13 New with Online Speaking Students will hear an audio prompt and will see visual prompts on the computer screen Students will record their answers (into headsets) using the record button The test engine will digitally record responses and automatically send them to a central location for scoring

14. 14 Sample Online Speaking Item Layout

15. 15 Sample Online Speaking Item Layout

16. 16 New with Online Writing Students will hear an audio prompt and see visual prompts on the computer screen Students will type their response into the text box (depending on grade and proficiency level, as noted in the next slide) The test engine will capture keyboarded responses and automatically send them to a central location for scoring

17. 17 Sample Online Writing Item Layout

18. 18 Sample Online Writing Item Layout

19. 19 Sample Online Writing Item Layout

20. 20 Additional Information for Writing Domain The test delivery and response modes of the Writing test will vary by grade to meet the needs of all learners. In the field test: Writing Grades and Tiers Writing Test FormatWriting Response Mode Grades 1 – 3Paper-based promptsPaper Grades 4 – 5Computer-based prompts Keyboard or Paper Grades 6 – 12Computer-based prompts Keyboard or Paper

21. 21 Administration Considerations Timing of Test: The test will be self paced. The test engine will manage tiers on the back end; educators do not need to select tiers for online test Order of Administration: Student placement on the Writing and Speaking test will be determined by their performance on the Listening and Reading tests. Listening and Reading: will be administered first. They may be administered together or separately. Writing and Speaking: can be administered in either order, after Listening and Reading

22. 22 New Centralized Management System One stop resource for all tools needed for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 administration

23. 23 Processes – Online Test Online test set up Will be done through DRC’s eDIRECT administrative system Register and create student test sessions Generate student test tickets Taking the test When the students log in, their individual test will load When completed, the system will automatically send the appropriate data file for scoring

24. 24 Processes – Paper Tests Ordering paper materials Very similar to the past, but perhaps even easier Will be done through DRC’s eDIRECT administrative system Overage built in; will only need to order Kindergarten, grades 1-3 Writing tests, and forms to be used as an accommodation Returning materials All materials can be placed together in a box and returned to DRC (no sorting necessary)

25. 25 Preparation Resources ACCESS for ELLs 2.0/Implementation webpage: www.wida.us/access_2.0

26. 26 Upcoming Materials Upcoming resources will include:  Fall 2014 – regular updates to the WIDA website and ASSETS Project website for the Field Test  Spring 2015 - Initial checklists of roles and responsibilities for Technology Coordinators, Test Coordinators, and Test Administrators  Fall 2015 - Online Test Administration Manual, Video Tutorials, and Practice Items  Throughout 2014-15 - detailed information such as is currently listed for the ACCESS 2.0 Field Test

27. 27 Technology Requirements Technology requirements are listed on the WIDA (ACCESS 2.0) website: www.wida.us/access_2.0/technology Technology requirements match the PARCC and Smarter Balanced consortia requirements whenever possible Headphones are necessary for all domains Headsets/headphones with built in microphones are required for the Speaking test

28. 28 2015 Field Test Overview 2015 Field Test Recruitment has officially begun! Field Test Window: Dec. 15, 2014 – April 10, 2015 Domains: Listening 1-12, Reading 1-12, Speaking 1- 12, and Writing 1-12 Contact: Alex Bauer is the 2015 WIDA Field Test Recruiter (asbauer@wisc.edu)asbauer@wisc.edu Eligibility: Any site with an operational test window between December 2014 and March 30, 2015 Incentives: WIDA will provide headsets and ACCESS for ELLs Growth Report free of charge

29. 29 Field Test Preparation Resources ACCESS for ELLs 2.0/Field Test webpage: www.wida.us/2.0/FT

30. 30 For More Information WIDA (ACCESS 2.0) webpage: www.wida.us/access_2.0 www.wida.us/access_2.0 Contact the WIDA Client Services Center: 866-276-7735 or help@wida.ushelp@wida.us Contact DRC Customer Service: 855-787-9615 or WIDA@datarecognitioncorp.comWIDA@datarecognitioncorp.com

31. 31 Questions? WIDA Consortium