1. Overview: timeline, components, implementation District Test Coordinators’ Meeting February 2015 1

2. ELP Assessment Requirement Students in grades Kindergarten through 12 who have been formally identified as English language learners (ELLs) or limited English proficient (LEP) students must be assessed annually to monitor their progress in acquiring academic English. Once a student is identified as an LEP student, that student is required to be assessed on the ELP assessment each year until the student meets the exit criteria, even if the parents have refused Title III or other language support services for the student. 4 AAC 34.055 2

3. Paper Documents for this Session: ACCESS 2.0 Summary Key Implementation Strategies for ACCESS 2.0 ACCESS 2.0 Tech Requirements Additional Resources on DTC Corner WIDA ASSETS Test Item Design Plan CBT Accessibility Features and Accommodations ACCESS 2.0 3

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5. 5 ACCESS 2.0 & ELP Resources DTC Corner Materials from this meeting

6. 6 WIDA Client Services Center 866-276-7735 or help@wida.ushelp@wida.us ASSETS project Web site http://www.assetsproject.org/ http://www.assetsproject.org/ ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Implementation guide www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0/gettingstarted www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0/gettingstarted Monthly updates http://www.assetsproject.org/resources/news. aspx http://www.assetsproject.org/resources/news. aspx

7. https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS20 7

8. 8 Four year grant funded by a U.S. Department of Education Enhanced Assessment Grant to create a next generation, technology-based assessment system for English language learners anchored in WIDA's English Language Development. Online English Language Proficiency assessment for grades 1-12

9. English Language Development Standards Adopted by Alaska Second language acquisition process Social & Instructional language, language of math, language arts, science, & social studies Research Support for Member States 9

10. WIDA Consortium Assessment System for English learners 10 Previous Paper-based Assessments Computer-based Assessments 2015-16 Summative“ACCESS for ELLs”“ACCESS 2.0” Screener“W-APT” “MODEL” “WIDA Screener” InterimShort, targeted assessments to guide instruction FormativeEnglish language learning progressions

11. ACCESS 2.0 – what remains the same Four domains: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Items presented within themes Age appropriate design for each grade cluster and varied support Test Window is February 1 - March 31 11

12. ACCESS 2.0 – what remains the same Score reports include scale scores by domain, interpretative proficiencies by domain, and composites Five proficiency levels: entering, emerging, developing, expanding, bridging 12

13. 13 In Alaska, to exit and move into monitoring a student must earn a composite score of 5.0 or higher and a score of 4.0 or higher in each of the tested domains of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

14. 14 New Vendor - DRC Test Engine: INSIGHT Secure browser Local caching server “Testing Site Manager” (TSM) www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0/technology eDirect Enrollment files Accommodations View test sessions and status Print tickets Reports Data warehouse ACCESS 2.0 Improvements

15. 15 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Kindergarten remains an interactive, paper-based kit. Grade Clusters

16. 16 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Test Structure Four Subtests (30-60 minutes each) Listening, 12-18 items Reading, 24-30 items Writing, 3 tasks Speaking, 6 tasks [3 tasks for “entering” level students] Three administrations FIRST: Listening & Reading THEN: Writing, Speaking (order determined locally) All items currently multiple choice.

17. 17 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Adaptivity Listening, Reading “Entry folders” of 6 items and after each folder of items (block adaptive, like AMP) Writing, Speaking Entry level based on performance on the Listening and Reading subtests; student stays within same tier

18. 18 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Test Navigation Next button Students must provide an answer before moving on. Student cannot navigate back to questions. Progress bar Shows progress through that subtest. Accessibility Features [similar to Universal Tools on AMP] volume control, highlighter, line reader, magnifier, color overlay, color contrast, replay test directions

19. 19 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Reading Items InstructionsText and audio, with graphical support (illustrations and photos) StimulusText with graphical support QuestionText Response options Text and/or graphics

20. 20 Stimulus: The teacher reads a book to the students. Question: Which picture shows a book?

21. 21 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Listening Items InstructionsText and audio, with graphical support (illustrations and photos) StimulusAudio with graphical support; audio is pre-recorded studio dialogue with age/gender appropriate voices QuestionAudio Response options Text and/or graphics

22. 22 Character of speaker Graphical support of context

23. 23 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Writing Items InstructionsText and audio, with graphical support (illustrations and photos) StimulusText and audio, with graphical support QuestionText and audio ResponseStudent generated

24. 24 Model response

25. 25 Text stimulus Prompt Support

26. 26 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Writing Administration GradePrompt Presentation ScriptingPlanning Space Student Response 1-3 Local tier placement Paper test booklet Live TAPaper test booklet 4-5 CBA tier placement OnscreenVirtual & live TA Scratch paper DEFAULT: Paper test booklet OPTION: pre- id CBA 6-12 CBA tier placement OnscreenVirtual & live TA Scratch paper DEFAULT: CBA OPTION: Pre- id paper test booklet Books ordered in advance. Tiers determined locally

27. 27 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements Speaking Items InstructionsText and audio, with graphical support (illustrations and photos) StimulusText and audio with graphical support; pre-recorded studio dialogue Model response Audio only Task promptText and audio ResponseStudent generated

28. 28 Theme graphic Theme intro: text & audio Virtual TAModel

29. 29 Virtual TA: Sometimes I will ask you and Nina to talk about a picture. Nina, what are two things you see in this picture? Model: I see students drawing and I see a table with chairs.

30. 30 Speech indicator shows that mic is working timer

31. Paper-based ACCESS 2.0 Available as an accommodation for students unable to use a computer. Available to schools that lack the technological infrastructure to administer the online test. Audio CDs provided for Listening; headphones needed for Listening; recorders needed for Speaking. 31

32. Test Administration Online ACCESS 2.0 Listening, Reading, Speaking: group administration, all grades and tiers concurrently Writing: grouped by grade and tier Paper-based accommodation 2.0 Listening, Reading: group administration, by tier Speaking: one-on-one administration Writing: group administration, by tier 32 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements

33. 33 Training Online training for Test Administrators Virtual Test Administrator decreases burden. ACCESS 2.0 Improvements

34. Practice Video Tutorial: introduces sample items and models the functionality of the test environment. Interactive Practice Tutorial: Gives students the opportunity to practice the types of items they will see on the test. Students can use both tutorials more than once. 34 ACCESS 2.0 Improvements

35. It’s about knowing what is best to do next… and then…and after that… 35

36. 36 “Preparation Resources” https://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-prep.aspx April Checklists, roles & responsibilities April 24, 11:00 am AKST ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Webinar and Q&A Session (it will be recorded) May 1, 11:00 am AKST Initial Technology Coordinator Webinar and Q&A Session (it will be recorded)

37. Logistics: Technology specifications Headsets with microphones Scheduling changes based on devices, test structure requirements, grouping flexibility Scheduling 2015/16 training for staff Scheduling 2015/16 practice for students 37

38. Decisions: Online capability Online or paper-based Writing subtests for grades 4-5, 6-12 IEP revisions for ELLs with disabilities 38

39. Preparation: Webinars Reading resources Training plans for yourself, educators 39

40. Communication Superintendent Technology Director ELP Coordinator Special Education Director Classroom teachers Students and families 40

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