Download - NHCS Testing Department Winter 2014 Updates. Read to Achieve Grade 3 Errata sheets available at
NHCS Testing Department
Winter 2014 Updates
Read to Achieve Grade 3
Errata sheets available at http://www.nhcs.net/testing/ Select For Principals
Select Read to Achieve
High School
Alternate ACT Forms due to Testing by Thursday
Indicate Career and College Readiness OR EXTEND1
EOC/NCFE Book Return Wednesday, February 5
Sign up on Google Docs (Day 2)
Field Tests Spring 2014
Dynamic Learning Map EXTEND 1(DLM) Identified schools in packet Testing Window: March 17-April 1 Online format
Smarter Balanced Assessments Identified schools in packet Testing Window: March 17-May 1 Online Format
WIDA ACCESS for English Language Learners (ELL) Testing
Training for School Test Coordinators
http://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS/
http://www.nhcs.net/esl/
Outcomes Review the requirements and testing window for the Assessing Comprehension and
Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS) assessment.
Identify expectations for basic security and handling of ACCESS test materials.
Identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel: ACCESS Test Administrator, School Test Coordinator, LEA LEP Coordinator, and LEA Test Coordinator
Review the sections of the ACCESS test, approved accommodations, and requirements for completing the Review of Accommodations form.
Understand procedures for student emergencies, testing irregularities and misadministration.
Identify responsibilities for distribution of post-testing student reports.
Review procedures for PreID label information. Follow NC manual and replace pp 17-26 of national manual.
Review materials packing and return procedure.
School Test Coordinators will
New This Year
Student ID Numbers
Listening assessment has new script type. CD OR Web-based streaming file Earphones are not permitted.
Alternate ACCESS is required Andrea will train EC teachers at the three schools. Materials have yet to arrive
ACCESS for ELLS in North Carolina (pp 1-2)Home Language
Survey Administered to new enrollees
ACCESS windowFebruary 3- March 14
(Additional materials request due Monday,
Feb 10..Google)If another language is
identified, WIDA ACCESS Placement Test is administered
(W-APT).
W-APT is the screener used for initial assessment and ESL program
placement (Andrea).
Assessment required for students enrolled
between February 3 - March 7.
Students are included in Annual Measurable
Objectives (AMO) calculation*.
*FDS and MFLEP
Return materials Tuesday, March 18 8:00 – 11:30
Assessment complies with Title
III of NCLB, requiring annual assessment of
listening, speaking, writing, reading and
English comprehension.
Annual assessment(ACCESS)
required for all studentsidentified as LEP
General Security Guidelines (pp 3-5) Only district and school test coordinators and test administrators
(or other authorized staff) may handle secure test materials.
Ensure that all test administrators and proctors read and understand the Testing Code of Ethics (pp 40-44).
Place all secure materials in locked storage*. Test administrators will return test materials to school test coordinator daily.
Do not leave materials unattended before or after testing.
Do not share any specific test information with students prior to or after testing.
Do not copy any test booklets or other secure materials.
*Locked storage facility access will be limited to test coordinator and back-up coordinator only.
Requirement to Report Scores (p 5) Inform parents of test dates, test specifics
and use of results.
Scores reports must be shared within 30 days of receipt of the score. We expect reports to arrive after May 21. Scores are confidential. Teacher report and parent report are the same.
Roles and Responsibilities (pp 6-11)LEA Testing
DepartmentSchool Test Coordinator
Collaborate with LEA LEP Coordinator
Train school TCs
Manage materials (Melissa)
Monitor assessment implementation
(TeachScape, OTISS)
Distribute Reports
Provide accommodations training
Attend training, read manuals, and inform
parents
Adhere to District Testing Schedule
Collaborate with ESL teacher to prepare testing
plan/schedule(cafeteria/large room testing
prohibited)
Remain unencumbered to monitor testing
Facilitate the Review of Accommodations forms
completion process
Monitors CFDC and manages records
Collaborate with LEA Testing Department
Train ESL Teachers in administering
assessments
Trains EC teachers in administering
Alternate ACCESS
Assist in reports distribution
LEA LEP CoordinatorAndrea Belletti
Test Administrator Qualifications and Responsibilities (pp 11-13) Certified LEP Teacher
NHCS requirements replace requirements on page 11 of NC Manual
Teacher must have participated in test administration training (Andrea)
Follow Testing Code of Ethics and security policies
Proctors (pp 13-14)
Proctors are REQUIRED for the following subtests Reading Writing Listening
Proctors are NOT required for Kindergarten assessment Individual speaking assessment (all grades)
Prohibited Items in Testing Rooms (pp 14-15) Electronic Devices
Teachers Students
Students’ personal belongings may not be accessed during tests (including breaks).
Text, reference books, thesauruses
Food/Drink*
*Except for medical requirements
ACCESS Materials (pp 16-17) Manual: NC Policy and Procedures Guide for Annual Testing manual
(NC Manual)
Manual: District & School (Grades 1-12) TestAdministration (National Manual)
Test Materials Documentation forms
Packing forms
http://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS/
Tests Kindergarten Kit Grades 1-2 (Tiers A-C) Grades 3-5 (Tiers A-C) Grades 6-8 (Tiers A-C) Grades 9-12 (Tiers A-C)
25-40 minutes
Can be assessed in a group (no more than 22) NEED CD or Computer (weblink in national manual p.47) to access script
Must have a PROCTOR.
35-45 minutes
Can be assessed in a group (no more than 22)
Must have a PROCTOR.
30/60 minutes
Can be assessed in a group (no more than 22)
Must have a PROCTOR.
Allow 75 minutes for directions, etc.
15 minutes
Individually assessed
Proctor not required.
1 2 3
Administer Speaking Test LAST
Listening Reading
ACCESS Test: Subtests (pp. 16-17)
Writing Speaking
All times are approximations and do not include directions/materials distribution and collection
Levels of Scores - Tiers Tested
Tier Placement Guidelines - Andrea December 2013 Database update
Use previous test scores (W-APT™ or ACCESS for ELLs) placing greater weight on student's reading/writing levels rather than oral skill levels.
When in doubt, place the student in the higher tier.
Tier A
For beginning learners
For students previously
scoring at the lowest level
Tier BFor most students
Have social proficiency but
have not mastered academic
proficiency
Tier C
For students approaching grade level proficiency
Will likely meet LEP exit criteria
http://www.nhcs.net/esl/
Preparing Testing Environment (p 17) All testing environments should be quiet
orderly, comfortable, classroom style (no auditorium or cafeteria testing)
DISREGARD information in the national manual that states it is not necessary to cover print materials on classroom walls.
Review of Accommodations Used During Testing form (p 22)
Testing Accommodations (pp 23)
Student Emergencies and Testing Irregularities (pp 24-26)
Account set up (NC ID) Approval procedure Training/manual
TC responsibilities TC contacts Testing
Office TC submits irregularity
online Include student’s name
and ID number
Test Plan –Due Thursday, March 6; Post to Google Docs and share with Testing team.
Remember you can test grade level
clusters together, if they are on the same
Tier.
Group testing sessions should be
scheduled for the morning if
possible!
Group sessions can contain up to 22 students, but younger children may need smaller
groups.
With your ESL teacher,
create a testing plan.
ACCESS for ELLs Testing Schedule
Listening / Reading Sessions
(75 minutes)PLUS
Directions/Materials# of Students
Total # of Students
Writing Sessions(75 minutes)# of Students
Total # of Students
Session
Day / Time Room #
TierA
TierB
Tier C
Tier A
Tier B
TierC
Test Administrator
Proctor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Testing Schedule (See GOOGLE
Docs)
Assume a middle school has to test 60 students, all in the same grade-level cluster (6-8). The distribution of the students in the tiers is: 15 in Tier A, 30 in Tier B and 15 in Tier C. The Testing Coordinator may set up the following sessions at the scheduled dates and times, preparing rosters for each session.
In this plan, all 60 students are tested in both Listening/Reading and Writing in a total of 8 sessions.
This schedule reflects that there is one Test Administrator at the school, so there are no simultaneous sessions. If the school had multiple Test Administrators, simultaneous sessions (in different rooms) may be set up.
Note: Test Coordinators in elementary schools should also indicate the grade level cluster being tested in each session K, 1-2 or 3-5).
Scenario
ACCESS for ELLs Testing Schedule
Listening / Reading Sessions
(75 minutes)# of Students
Total # of Students
Writing Sessions(75 minutes)# of Students
Total # of Students
Test Administrator
Proctor
Session Day / Time
Room #
TierA
TierB
Tier C
Tier A
Tier B
TierC
1Mon. 2/10/139am
101 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
2Mon.2/10/1311am
101 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
3Tues.2/11/139am
102 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
4Tues.2/11/1311am
102 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
5Wed.2/12/139am
101 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
6Wed. 2/12/1311am
101 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
7Thurs. 2/13/139am
102 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
8Fri.2/14/139am
102 15 15 K. Greene M. Lewis
Sample
Student Pre-ID labels are shipped with test materials.
Check the labels for accuracy.
If the information on the label is correct, place it on the front cover of the test book in the designated box. VERIFY the TIER before attaching the label!
If the information if incorrect, return the label to testing. You will need to hand code the book according to the instructions in the NC Guide (page 30-35).
If there is NO label for a student (a newly enrolled student), you will need to hand code the book according to the instructions in the NC Guide (page 30-35).
If you place a label on a booklet in error, follow the directions in the NC Guide (pages 29-30).You must complete a Review of Testing Accommodations Form for each child testing with accommodations and keep it on file at the school.
Pre ID Labels (p 29)
Hand-coding Student Booklets (pp 30-36)
Special codes p 35
Powerschool ID followed by zeros
Packing Materials for Testing Department (pp. 28-31 in the national manual)
Review
Test Window - February 3-March 14,includes new enrollees up to March 7.
Materials due to testing office Tuesday, March18 (8:00-11:30)