Iowa Online Training
Agenda
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High School Competency Diploma Option
New Iowa Assessment
Riverside Data Manager
How to Manage Staff, Rosters, Students
How to Create a Test Session
How to Proctor a Test
High School Competency Diploma Option
Number of Graduates
 Number of Graduates (HS Diploma Option)
 2010: 178
 2011: 159
 2012: 181
 2013: 201
 Graduation Rate (based on 9th grade KUSD cohort)
 Class of 2012 4–year Graduation rate
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Without HS Diploma Option: 79.2%
With HS Diploma Option: 84.0%
 Class of 2011 5–year Graduation rate
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Without HS Diploma Option: 81.9%
With HS Diploma Option: 90.6%
High School Competency Diploma Option
Eligibility
 17 to 20 years old
 KUSD Resident
 Member of KUSD Cohort (4th year)
 A new student at 20 is not eligible
 Credit Deficient
 Beginning 4th year with less than 17 credits
 2014 or prior year Cohort
 2015 Cohort eligible only if 18-20 years old and
age appropriate to be in Cohort 2014
High School Competency Diploma Option
Requirements
 High School Credits
 Consumer Education
 Health
 Government/Politics
 Employability Skills
 Students with current employment
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Employer evaluation, Student self evaluation, Pay stub
 Students not employed
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Work Readiness Portfolio
 Writing Assessment (WKCE or WorkKeys)
 Iowa Assessment
Iowa Assessment Subtests
Old and New
ITED Form B/C
Iowa Form E
Reading Total
(Vocabulary and Comprehension)
Revising/Writing
Spelling
Math Total
(Concepts & Problem Solving
and Computation)
Social Studies
Science
Reading
Vocabulary
Written Expression
NA (assessed in Written Expression)
Math Total
(Mathematics and Computation)
Sources of Information
NA (Information Literacy is embedded
throughout each subtest)
Social Studies
Science
High School
Competency
Diploma
Option
Updated
Application
HS Competency Diploma Option
Iowa Subtests Requirements
High School Competency Diploma Option
Updated Staff and Student Handbook
 Available on KUSD website under
Departments/Educational Accountability
 Student handbook:
 http://www.kusd.edu/sites/default/files/docu
ment-library/english/competency-student.pdf
 Staff handbook
 http://www.kusd.edu/sites/default/files/docu
ment-library/english/competency-staff.pdf
Pass/Fails List
Holds List
 Pass/Fails List
 Includes all students still eligible for high school
diploma option but did not pass all subtests
 Use for September recruiting
 Determine what students last tested at your building
 Holds List
 Check application for completion of remaining HS
Competency Diploma Option requirements
 Waived subtests are noted on list
Iowa Assessment
Testing Windows
 September 18 – October 2, 2013
 3rd Friday is Friday, September 20, 2013
 January 8 – 22, 2014
 2nd Friday is Friday, January 10, 2014
 April 28 – May 9, 2014
 Longer window due to on-line assessment
scheduling and computer access
 Cost is now $12 per student
WorkKeys Business Writing
Testing Windows
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December 9 – December 13, 2013
March 10 – March 17, 2014
July 7- July 11, 2014
KUSD cost is $11.00; increase to $11.50 in 2014.
 Also available by appointment at Gateway
Technical College.
 Gateway provides same-day results but cost is
higher (approx. $20).
Iowa Assessment
Format
 All questions are multiple choice
 Each subtest begins with one or more sample
question
 Allow 5-10 minutes to log all students on system
 All 5 minutes to take the Getting Started Tutorial
 Explains online procedures
 Show keystrokes
Iowa Assessment Subtests
Testing Times
Subtest
Reading
Vocabulary
Written Expression
Mathematics
Computation
Science
Social Studies
Time
Number of
(minutes)
Items
40
40
15
40
40
54
40
40
20
30
40
48
40
50
 See Test Description and
Administration Times Handout.
Iowa Online
Technical Requirements
 All student computers must have Secure
Browser installed
 Responsibility of Building Support Technician
 Available at:
http://www.riversidepublishing.com/products/datamanager/in
dex.html
 Test administrator must have own computer
to control test sessions
 Perform a test run prior to official test window
 Students may complete Getting Started prior
September 18
Iowa Online
Materials and Equipment
 Directions for Online Administration booklet
 Included in building envelope
 Scratch paper for students
 Pencils for students
 Session Code
 Student Login Information (KUSD ID)
 Spare computer
Iowa Online
Riverside Data Manager
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Log on: www.riversidedatamanager
Enter KUSD email for User Name
Enter your Riverside password
If forgot your password, click Forgot your password?
Riverside will email a temporary password
Check your email mail summary (spam)
Iowa Online
Riverside Data Manager
 Click on Admin
Data Manager
Manage Locations
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Click on Manage Locations
Click on Search/Edit Location
Click on Kenosha Unified Schools
Click on Search
This is a list of your authorized locations
Data Manager
Manage Staff Users
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Click on Manage Staff User
Click on Search/Edit Staff Users
Click on Location
Click on Kenosha Unified Schools
Search Staff
This is a list of your authorized building staff
If a test administrator is missing, please contact
Information and Accountability
Data Manager
Manage Rosters
Data Manager
Manage Students
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Click on Manage Students
Click on Search/Edit Student
Search Student
These are students that tested in your
building in May 2013 but did not pass all
subtests, or
 Students on the Pass/Fail list and currently
active in your building
 Use this for September recruiting
Data Manager
Manage Students – Batch Entry
 Students can be entered by batch or by hand
 Information & Accountability can upload student
lists but need 1 week prior to testing (Sept. 11)
 Submit Excel file with first name, last name, ID
 This can be a list of students that may test
 Skill Building Class
 Only students that test will be charged a fee
Data Manager
Manage Students – Hand Entry
 Manage Students
 Add Student
Data Manager
Manage Students – Hand Entry
 Select Roster
 (2013-2014 Roster)
 Select Location
 Grade 12
 Enter First Name
 Enter Last Name
 Enter KUSD ID
 Enter Birthdate
 Enter Gender
 Click Save Student
Data Manager
Test Events and Test Assignments
 The Test Event and Test Assignment is
created at the District level
 All Schools will use the same Test Event and
Assignment
 The Test Event is named Iowa Fall 2013
Data Manager
Create a Test Session
 All test administrators must create their own
test sessions
 A test session should be created for each
subtest
 Test session should be created in advance
 Each test session will have a unique
Session Code
Data Manager
Create a Test Session
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Click on Assessments Icon
Find Test Event
Click on Test Event Name (Iowa Fall 2013)
Scroll down on page
Click on Proctor an Online Testing Session
Data Manager
Create a Test Session
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Test Event:
Iowa Fall 2013
Grade:
12 – Twelve
Test Group:
Iowa Form E complete
Level:
Level 17/18
Battery/Subtest: Getting Started
Test Admin Type: Self Paced
Session Name: Your Last Name/Getting Started
Create Session
Data Manager
Create a Test Session
 Create test sessions for each subtest
How to Proctor a
Self-Paced Test Session
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Go to Overview
Digital Resources
Data Manager
Data Manager eLearning
Proctoring Self-paced Sessions
How to Administer a Test Session
Getting Started
 Click on Assessments Icon
 Click on Test Event
 Click on Proctor an Online Testing Session
How to Administer a Test Session
Getting Started
How to Administer a Test Session
Getting Started (student)
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Launch the Secure Browser
Enter a Student ID
Enter the Session Code of Getting Started
Login
How to Administer a Test Session
Getting Started (student)
 Students will come to a drawing page
 Student will be waiting for approval
 Proctor has to approve test session to begin
Iowa Assessment
Accommodations
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Read Aloud (not Reading section)
Repeated Directions
Extended Time
Separate Location
English/Native Language Word to Word
Glossary (no definitions)
 Must be noted in IEP or language plans
 See pages 9-12 in Test Directions
Iowa Assessment
Calculator Usage
 Calculators are allowed in the Mathematics
Subtest
 Calculators are NOT allowed in the
Computation Subtest
 Click on the Calculator Icon to use the
calculator function or to close it after use
Practice Tests
 A limited sample of practice tests
were purchased for each building
 Form E, Levels 15-17/18
 Actual Test is Level 17/18
 May be used for test preparation
 Answers are available in the directions
provided
 Order form is included if building is interested
in purchasing additional copies
Iowa Assessment
Reports
 Reports will be generated at the District level
 Copies will be provided to each school after
testing window closes
 Report access will be provided to schools in
future testing cycles
Questions ?
Please contact the
Office of Information & Accountability
359-6259
Kris Keckler
Renee Blise
Lorien Thomas
Brienne Schreiber
Tonya Miller
Debbie Lupi
Karin Dorsey