1. December 15, 2015 Welcome to the Wisconsin Test Administration Training and Q&A Session The ACT and ACT WorkKeys Please Call: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

2. 2 Test Days – Spring 2016 Initial Test Date Accommodations Testing Window Makeup Test Date The ACTMarch 1 March 1 – 15 weekdays March 15 ACT WorkKeysMarch 2 March 2 – 16 weekdays March 16 ACT recommends testing begin by 9 a.m. on the initial and makeup test dates. Late Starts must be approved by ACT. Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

3. 3 Test Times Note: The ACT Writing test is now 40 minutes. The ACT Subject Area Time 1. English45 minutes 2. Mathematics60 minutes Break15 minutes 3. Reading35 minutes 4. Science35 minutes Break5 minutes 5. Writing40 minutes ACT WorkKeys Subject AreaTime 1. Applied Mathematics 45 minutes 2. Locating Information 45 minutes Break15 minutes 3. Reading for Information 45 minutes Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

4. 4 Completed:  Submit establishment information  Accommodations Q&A Training Sessions  Submit requests for ACT-approved accommodations In Progress:  Submit off-site request, if applicable (deadline: January 15)  Submit reconsideration requests of ACT-approved accommodations (deadline: January 29)  Submit ACT-approved accommodations late consideration form (deadline: February 10)  Test Coordinator profile changes (ongoing) Upcoming:  Jan 5-13 Submit testing enrollment numbers and ACT WorkKeys standard time and accommodations orders in PearsonAccess next  Feb 1-11 Order non-college reportable accommodations materials for the ACT  Feb 1 – 29 Conduct session for students to complete non-test portions on the ACT Find more testing milestones on your Schedule of Events: http://act.org/aap/wisconsin/files/ScheduleOfEvents.pdf http://act.org/aap/wisconsin/files/ScheduleOfEvents.pdf ACT Testing Milestones Summary Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

5. 5  The ACT: complete non-test information before test day  ACT WorkKeys: complete non-test information before OR on test day  Reporting High School Code › The high school code determines which school will receive reports. Completing this information is the responsibility of staff at the testing school. › Block K: The ACT › Block 13: ACT WorkKeys Completing the Non-Test Portions Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

6. 6  Important supplemental instructions are included on the Answer Document Supplements (sent in non-secure shipment) for both the ACT and ACT WorkKeys Answer Document Supplements Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

7. 7  Use multiple timepieces  Record start and stop times on Time Verification Form (standard time) and Administration Report Form (accommodations) during testing  Announce a 5-minute warning  Accommodations › Mixed timing codes cannot test in the same room › This will result in test invalidations Timing the Test Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

8. 8 Returning Testing Materials Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

9. 9 DPI ACT High School Assessments Web page: http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/act Vendor ACT Wisconsin webpage: http://www.act.org/aap/wisconsin/act.html Resources Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

10. 10 DPI ACT Web Pages  In the left navigation bar you can access the ACT assessment’s › calendar › resources › trainings › accommodations Information › sample items › data and results › technology requirements, and › FAQs Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

11. 11 Calendar Web Page  The calendar page contains a list of important dates specific to that assessment http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/act/calendar Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

12. 12 Resources Web Pages  Each high school assessment is listed in the resources web page  These resources are specific to each assessment  Items you will find on an assessment’s resource page include › assessment brochures › sample letters › manuals › informational handouts Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

13. 13 Accommodations and Supports Web Pages The accommodations information specific to the ACT assessments are available in this page http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/act/accommodations http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/act/accommodations

14. 14 Practice Test/Sample Items Web Pages  The practice test or sample items web page includes: › links to practice tests/sample items Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

15. 15 Trainings Web Pages  The trainings specific to ACT assessments are available in this webpage

16. 16 Data and Results Web Pages  The data and results page includes information regarding: › scoring and reporting › when data will be available › where to access data › how to access data › links to resources to help understand the data Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

17. 17 Communications  All assessment updates including the ACT specific updates are sent weekly to all DACs.  ACT Assessments’ specific updates are sent every other week.  ACT assessment related updates and emails from ACT are sent from statetesting@act.org. statetesting@act.org  This e-mail address should be white listed to ensure that users receive timely information. Audio Connection: (844) 859-2239 An operator will greet you and connect you to the session.

18. 18 We will take questions over the phone, or through the private chat feature. If you chat a question, we will not chat a response. Instead, we will read these out loud and respond to them. Question and Answer Session