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BUILDING ASSESMENT COORDINATOR

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRAINING

2015-16 OverviewPresented By:

Erica Thompson

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JCPS TESTING UNITErica Thompson

District Assessment Coordinator

Jessica Lyons Data Management Research Technician

Ryan Goepper

Data Management Research Technician

Donna Heun Data Management Research Technician

Tammy Durham

Clerk II

Jacque Queenan

Assessment Support

TESTING UNIT LOCATION 3001 CRITTENDEN DRIVE, BUILDING 7(ENTRANCE JUST BEYOND GATE 3 - KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER)

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OVERVIEW OF TODAY’S TOPICSTesting Unit Website/Resources

Administration Code Training(including Alternate K-PREP Assessment)

Inclusion of Special Populations Training(including Alternate K-PREP Assessment)

Testing UpdatesReporting/Accountability

Regulation Changes

Advance Program Testing

Alternate K-PREP

College & Career Readiness

End of Course Exams

Updated version will be sent as soon as it is finalized.

•Completing this form as new students enroll in your school from outside the District will assist with accountability work required during spring testing.

•Infinite Campus Enrollment History Wizard should be used as each new student enrolls to ensure that your school has the most comprehensive enrollment data.

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TESTING UNIT RESOURCES

BAC Trainings including New BAC and other support sessions throughout the school year.

Testing Unit website, Weekly and Special BAC emails.

- CASCADE BAC Resources tab- Special IC reports

ADMINISTRATION CODE AND

INCLUSION REGULATIONS TRAINING

Fall 2015Annual Training Requirement

ADMINISTRATION CODE

(REVISED 2014)

REMINDERSAppropriate training required for anyone administering EOC, Alternate K-PREP, ACCESS for ELLs or CCR optional tests

Signatures on Administration Code Documentation of training Group signature form provided by Testing Unit

Nondisclosure must be signed by anyone involved in testing in any way

Group signature form provided by Testing Unit The signature will be good all year similar to the Adm. Code

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INCLUSION REGULATION(REVISED 2014)

Appropriate training required for anyone administering EOC, Alternate K-PREP, ACCESS for ELLs or CCR optional tests

Signatures on Inclusions of Special Populations Regulation signature sheet

Documentation of training Group signature form provided by Testing Unit

Anyone assisting with testing accommodations must be trained annually

Documentation of training Group signature form provided by Testing Unit.

REQUIRED TESTING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

LOW INCIDENCE STUDENTS (ECE)• Alternate K-PREP (1% of the student population)

ENGLISH LEARNERS (ELs)

• W-APT (Screener)ESL teachers must keep test materials under “single-lock” when not in use.

ESL office coordinates this testing.

• ACCESS for ELLS/ALTERNATE ACCESS FOR ELLs

ADMINISTRATION CODE

703 KAR 5:080

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IMPORTANT REMINDER Training should include interaction! Full training must occur in the fall. Plan on a review prior to testing in the spring. Materials are provided on the JCPS website.

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TEST SECURITYProcessesReceiving and distributing secure materialsControlling inventory of secure materialsMonitoring appropriate administration of state-required tests

Packaging and returning secure materials

Severe consequences for educator inappropriate/unethical testing behavior including loss of job and loss of teaching certificate.

INCLUSION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS

703 KAR 5:070

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR K-PREP Same options as last year

Text ReaderContinuing at the same grades (3-8 only)Positive feedback from last yearStudents feel “empowered” and “independent”

Good News: updates monitored closely, possible “lock down” sampler with possible earlier releaseWhen IEPs are updated, “assistive technology” and “reader” must be selected for students using text readers/audio CDs.

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR TEXT READER•Each student must have their own work station

•Currently Windows, Mac, iPads(Generation 3 or higher) and possibly Chrome books this year

•Each student must have their own set of headphones

•Do not do updates prior to the push from KDE (more information later)

•Share “sampler” for all to use early

TESTING ALLEGATIONS

Use the Allegation Reporting form again this year to report possible violations of either regulation – posted on Testing Unit website

ADMINISTRATION CODE AND

INCLUSION REGULATIONS

TRAININGVIDEOS

AND ACTIVITIES

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TESTING UPDATES

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EXPLORE/PLAN Statewide administration - Fall 2015 cancelled (Grade 8 and 10)

Transition Attainment Record for Alternate Students also cancelled (Grade 8 and 10)

Testing was a State Requirement – Not Local Requirement

Districts/Schools may purchase directly from ACT for local use

Future plans are in discussion (use of K-PREP data)

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SCIENCE

Norm-Referenced Test (Grades 4 and 7) Continue to take assessments to meet federal requirement, not included in accountabilityK-PREPAlternate K-PREP (all levels)

End-of-Course (High School )Continue to take Biology and included in accountability

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ACCESS For ELLs 2.0 Testing Schedule-2015-16

Start Date

End Date

Online Test Setup 12/9/15 2/12/16

Test Window 1/4/16 2/12/16

ACCESS for ELLs BAC Training 11/9/15

ACCESS for ELLs BAC Training 11/16/15

ACCESS for ELLs BAC Training 11/20/15

ACCESS for ELLs STCs Training (MS/HS)

11/30/15

Alternate ACCESS for ELLs BAC Training

12/7/15

ACCESS for ELLs STCs Training (ELEMENTARY)

12/9/15

• Online Testing this year (paper/pencil for younger students and Alternate ACCESS).

• Headsets with microphones should have been ordered last year(one headset per workstation).

• Ensure that all potential English Learner students are being screened in collaboration with the ESL Department.

• In-depth trainings later this fall.

ACCESS FOR ELLs 2.0®

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ACCESS 2.0 ONLINE

Advantages Disadvantages

Reduced material shipmentsNo paper copies of materials (except kindergarten and Alternate ACCESS)

Set up of workstations for testing

Reduced scoring by proctorListening, reading, writing and speaking domains are completed online and scored by vendor not by proctor (except writing for grades 1-5)

May have to purchase additional headsets

Reduced test administration by proctors

Only monitor and help the students gain access to the online system

Elimination of quizzes for proctorsOnly complete checklists

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REPORTING, ACCOUNTABILITY

AND REGULATION CHANGES

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FALL 2015 REPORTING

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FALL 2015 REPORTING 2014-15 data

Next-Generation Learners (77%)AchievementGapGrowthReadinessGraduation Rate

Next Generation Instructional Programs and Support (23%)Writing, Arts & Humanities, Practical Living/Career Studies, and K-3 (elementary only)

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FALL 2015 REPORTING TIMELINE Late August – Data Review Opportunity

Mid-September – QC Day for DACs

Early October – Public Reporting

SCHOOL REPORT CARD

Kentucky’s System for Data ReportingAnticipated release in early October

Watch for more information via BAC emails!

Opening Page

Welcome and Links to Additional Information

http://openhouse.education.ky.gov/

PEARSONACCESS

ReportsSimilar to last year

Watch for updates in your BAC email

Excellent resource to access student enrollment history to assist with

accountability work.

Make sure to get the appropriate rights from your school-based IC support person.

CIITS

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FALL 2016 REPORTING

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COMPARISON

REPORTING 2015

TO REPORTING 2016

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PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR NEXT-GENERATION LEARNERS 2015-16

Grade Range Achievement Gap Growth College/Career

ReadinessGraduation

Rate

Elementary

Tests: reading, mathematics, social studies and writing

Tests: reading, mathematics, social studies and writing

Reading and mathematics N/A N/A

Middle

Tests: reading, mathematics, social studies and writing

Tests: reading, mathematics, social studies and writing

Reading and mathematics College

Readiness N/A

HighEnd-of-Course Tests** and on-demand writing

End-of-Course Tests** and on-demand writing

PLAN to ACT Reading and mathematics

College/Career Readiness Rate

Cohort Model

**End of Course – ENG 10, ALG II, U.S. History and Biology

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ACCOUNTABILITY WITHOUT EXPLORE/PLAN 2015-16 Growth: Plan-to-ACT data lagged one yearPlan data from Fall 2014 will be reported in Fall 2016

Still in Discussion College Readiness at middle school (K-PREP)Writing/Editing at high school

When components or categories of data are unavailable, the weight or value of the missing piece is distributed across remaining pieces of the system.

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CHANGES TO ACCOUNTABILITY REGULATIONS703 KAR 5:200Next Generation Learners

703 KAR 5:225 School and District Accountability, Recognition, Support and Consequences

703 KAR 5:240 Accountability Administrative Procedures and Guidelines

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NEXT GENERATIO

N LEARNERS

ELEMENTARY WEIGHTS ARE NOW EQUAL

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703 KAR 5:240—ACCOUNTABILITY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES Early Graduates Exempt from 100-Day Rule – Official Early Graduates with “intent declared” in IC will count in the school’s accountability calculations even if they have not attended their school for 100 days.

Alternative School Track Back – Direct placements will go to the district accountability rather than the school. All previous rules for accountability tracking apply except for students who are directly placed in an alternative program without entering an A1 school. KDE will monitor alternative schools for inappropriate placements. If inappropriate placement is indicated to avoid inclusion in accountability, an allegation shall be filed.

All alternative education programs shall receive annual accountability reports based on students tested.

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NEXT-GENERATION LEARNERS 2015-16 Achievement – Unchanged calculations and categories

Gap (NEW - equally uses two calculations, increased focus on novice reduction)

Non-duplicated gap group percentage scoring Proficient and Distinguished in all content area tests (same as previous years)

NEW - Annual novice reduction targets in reading and mathematics for individual student groups (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Limited English proficiency, students in poverty (free/reduced lunch), students with disabilities) and non-duplicated gap group; Points awarded based on percent of target metEach individual group must have 10 or more students to be assigned a novice reduction target.

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NEXT-GENERATION LEARNERS 2015-16 Growth (equally uses two calculations)

Student growth percentile in Reading and Mathematics (same as previous years)

NEW - Categorical growth model sums the number of students moving from a student performance level (NAPD) to a higher level, the number remaining at proficient and distinguished divided by total number of students

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NEXT-GENERATION LEARNERS 2015-16 Readiness – Unchanged ( except no grade 8 Explore)

Graduation Rate – Adjusted Cohort (unchanged)

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703 KAR 5:225 SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY, RECOGNITION, SUPPORT AND CONSEQUENCES

Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) is calculated from the total score of the Next Generation Learner’s component only. Program Review scores will still be reported but not as part of the AMO.Program Review scores remain part of your Overall Score.Schools will receive their AMO targets in December or January.

Graduation Rate is increased from 60 to 80.Graduation Rate is increased from 60 to 80 percent graduation rate to classify schools for Priority and Rewards designation.

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703 KAR 5:225 SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY, RECOGNITION, SUPPORT AND CONSEQUENCES (CONT.)

NEW - Focus calculation will be based on two years of data except for new and reconfigured schools.

Focus calculations for new and reconfigured schools shall use one year of data.

NEW - If a school has a Focus designation, it cannot be named a School of Distinction.

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703 KAR 5:225 SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY, RECOGNITION, SUPPORT AND CONSEQUENCES (CONT.)

The 3rd Standard Deviation model for a Focus School is replaced with a lowest 5% model in each individual gap group by subject(The lowest 10% calculation on the Non-Duplicated Gap Group remains in effect).

Schools labeled as Priority Schools have an overall score in the bottom 5% of overall scores by level for all schools that have failed to meet the AMO for the last three consecutive years.

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NEXT-GENERATION INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT 2015-16

Writing, Arts & Humanities, Practical Living/Career Studies, K-3 (elementary only) , and …

NEW for 2015-16- World Language/Global Competencies (high school only)

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NEXT GENERATION PROFESSIONALS

RECENT UPDATE!!

At its meeting in August, the Kentucky Board Education considered the teacher and leader effectiveness component in the Unbridled Learning Accountability system.

Ultimately, the board voted not to include educator effectiveness as a specific measure in accountability, but to report the aggregate data publicly by district and state and revisit the issue next year.

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ADDITIONAL TRAININGS

TODAY

ALTERNATE K-PREP

JESSICA LYONS

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS TODAY

ADVANCE PROGRAM TESTING

DONNA HEUN

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

END OF COURSE EXAMS(HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)

RYAN GOEPPER

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TRAININGS AVAILABLE LATERIn-depth trainings later this fall. Watch your BAC emails for training announcements.

End-of-CourseAccess 2.0Text Reader Alternate AssessmentData Review and Reporting, Rostering (SDRR)New BAC- September 25th, 8-10am @ CBY

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