Assessment and Accountability Monthly Call March 2015

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Assessment and Accountability Monthly Call
March 3, 2015
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Welcome
Objective: These contact calls bring together LEA coordinators for the purpose of planning
for and implementing statewide assessment programs within local education agencies.
Who: District Test Coordinators, District Technology Coordinators, and Accountability
Contacts
Topics:
1. Assessment
2. Accountability
Archives: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/assessment
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14-15 Scope and Sequence
Projected Call Dates
Projected Call Topics
March 3, 2015
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March Checklist
PARCC
ACT
EOC
Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
2015-16 Assessment Calendar
Test Security
Accountability Resources
April 21, 2015
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PARCC
EOC
May 5, 2015
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End-of-Year Survey
June 2, 2015
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Data Certification
July 7, 2015
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SY 14-15 Planning
Assessment Planning Meeting
Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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Assessment Monthly Checklist
To assist district and school leaders with preparations for upcoming state assessments,
particularly PARCC, the Department created an Assessment Readiness Checklist.
Available in the assessment library, the Month-by-Month Checklist:
• Outlines all monthly action steps to prepare to administer PARCC, as well as other
statewide assessments
• Links all supporting resources for each step
• Recommends resources to share with principals and teachers
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March Accessibility and Accommodations
 Mar 18: Deadline to finalize IEP, IAP, and LEP forms for LEAP and iLEAP Science and
Social Studies
 Mar 26: Deadline to finalize IEP, IAP, and LEP forms for EOC
 Continue to evaluate effectiveness of accessibility and accommodations and revise IEP,
IAP, LEP, and PNP documents as needed to meet student needs
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March Communication
 Mar 3: Monthly assessment and accountability call for district test coordinators and
accountability contacts
 Ensure teachers, principals, and district leaders participate in PARCC Office Hours each
Thursday at 11 and 4
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March Assessment Administration
 Jan 26-Mar 6: NAEP testing window for applicable schools
 Feb 2-Mar 13: LAA 1 and ELDA testing window
 Mar 9-Mar 13: EXPLORE and PLAN testing window
 Mar 10: Deadline to order additional materials for PARCC Performance Based Assessment
(PBA) including Spanish math forms
 Mar 16-20: PARCC PBA math and ELA administration
 Mar 17: Initial ACT test date (window for accommodated assessment is Mar 17-31)
 Mar 17-19: Window for ordering makeup materials for ACT and WorkKeys
 Mar 18: Initial WorkKeys (PBT) test date (window for accommodated assessment is
Mar 18-Apr 1)
 Create school-level training schedule for test coordinators and administrators to prepare
for May EOC testing window
 Review EOC technology requirements to ensure readiness for May testing window
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Highlighting Best Practices
Districts and schools across the state are leading the way in preparing for the new
assessments.
Central Community Schools
Central Middle School is preparing students and staff members for PARCC testing by
simulating school-wide PARCC practice test sessions. During these sessions, students report
to their official testing site and complete sections of the PARCC practice test that are later
used for diagnostic reviews and intervention planning by educators. To support these types
of efforts, the LDOE created practice test guidance documents that can be found here.
Allen Parish
Teachers in Allen Parish personally took PARCC practice test units so that they could better
understand the experiences that students will have during spring testing. These exercises
allowed teachers to explore the format of the test in an authentic way, and realize that they
share a responsibly to prepare students for academic success. The PARCC practice test can be
found here
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Highlighting Best Practices
Ouachita Junior High School
Ouachita Junior High School hosted a series of parent nights focused on Common Core and
PARCC testing. Examples of their meeting materials along with other local schools and
districts parent engagement plans can be found in the Parent Resource Packet for Districts
and Schools.
Jefferson Parish
At Joshua Butler Elementary School, time is dedicated each Monday to improve student
writing. During this time, students throughout the school practice with the type of writing
items that they will see on the PARCC test. Students also practice underlining text and
marking on practice test booklets. For guidance on how students can annotate in their test
booklets see the PARCC FAQ document.
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Preparation for Spring Assessments
With more assessments beginning the week of March 9th, be reminded that multiple avenues exist
to receive information and/or solve issues related to testing:
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Support Hotline for District Staff. We encourage district staff to use this hotline for issues
requiring immediate attention during the spring assessments.
Hotline availability:
March 2 – May 22
844-268-7320
Hours of Support: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Assessment Inbox. Available for emailed questions and concerns at assessment@la.gov.
We also have twice-weekly office hours to support educators’ planning questions.
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Weekly PARCC Office Hours. Dedicated time to answer educator questions related to the PARCC
assessments every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Join the PARCC Office Hours here.
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LDOE Communication Plan
Test
Administrators
School Test
Coordinators
District Test
Coordinators
LDOE hotline 844268-7230 and
assessment@la.gov
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Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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Preparing for PARCC: Communication and
Resources
Weekly PARCC Office Hours
• Purpose: Dedicated time to answer educator questions related to the PARCC assessments
• When: Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Access: Join the PARCC Office Hours here.
Key Resources Available
• PARCC Practice Tests and Guidance
• PARCC FAQ Document
• Assessment Guides
• Month-by-Month Assessment Checklist
• Parent Engagement Guide
• 2014-15 Louisiana Assessment Calendar
• Limited English Proficient (LEP) Checklist
• Test Coordinator and Administrator Manuals and Louisiana Addendum in eDIRECT
Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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ACT and WorkKeys
Coding of Documents
• Students not receiving precoded documents will be assessed with handcoded answer
documents.
• Districts will need to utilize GUIDs for handcoded student answer documents.
• GUIDS can be accessed by using the LEADS Inquiry (LIQ) system which will display the GUID
(labeled as LDOE Unique ID). There is both a batch and individual method of inquiry within the
system.
• ACT accountability coding window will occur in the EOC system from April 6- May 22
WorkKeys Administration
• For districts administering online WorkKeys, the only online accommodation for WorkKeys is
extended time. Students requiring additional accommodations will need to test utilizing paper
WorkKeys assessments and should order using the phone number below.
• Districts administering the paper WorkKeys may either test on the initial or makeup test dates.
However, materials will need to be ordered for the makeup date as these will not be
automatically generated. Additionally, LEAs should contact assessment@la.gov if they decide
to utilize the makeup date.
• Districts and schools can order additional materials by contacting ACT directly at
800.553.6244, ext. 2800.
EXPLORE and PLAN
Coding of Documents
• Districts should have received precoded documents for students in grades 8, 9, and 10.
• Students not receiving precoded documents will be assessed with handcoded answer
documents.
• Districts will need to utilize GUIDs for handcoded student answer documents.
Transitional 9th Grade and EXPLORE
• Transitional 9th graders were not precoded for the EXPLORE test.
• Districts may utilize overage materials to test this small population of students. However,
districts with larger T9 programs may need to order additional materials by contacting
ACT at 800.553.6244, ext. 2800.
• Please email assessment@la.gov with any questions or concerns.
Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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EOC May Administration
Technology Requirements
• The same testing client used in the May and December 2014 administrations will be used
for the May 2015 administration.
• Technology requirements for the client are the same as in the previous administrations
and can be found here.
EOC Schedules
• EOC testing schedules should be submitted to assessment@la.gov by April 2, 2015.
EOC Administration Webinar
• Access here on March 24 at 9:00 am
• Topics include administration and security
Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment
Systems
Test coordinators and accountability contacts are invited to attend half-day hands-on trainings for online
assessment systems during the month of March and April.
LEAP Web and LEAP Data:
• March 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Gonzales
• March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Harvey
• March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Bossier City
• March 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Alexandria
EOC Administration:
• March 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Gonzales
• March 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Harvey
• March 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Bossier City
• March 30 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Alexandria
The content of the LEAP Web and LEAP Data trainings will be similar to that of the January Hands-On
Trainings for Assessment Systems.
Attendance is optional. Registration is available in Coursewhere.
Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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2015-16 Assessment Calendar
2015-16 Calendar
The 2015-16 Louisiana Assessment Calendar is now available here in the Assessment Library.
The calendar includes assessments for small populations, grades 3-8, and high school
assessments.
LAA 2 Phase Out
Beginning in Summer of 2015, the LAA 2 assessment will be transitioned to a district
administered assessment much like GEE. Additional information on the transition will be
available during the April monthly call.
Grades 3-8 Assessments
For the 2015-16 school year, districts will determine online or paper administration for the
grades 3-8 math and ELA assessments. More information will be available in Summer 2015.
Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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Test Security
Test Security Training
• Anyone with access to secure test materials must have been trained in test security prior
to the assessment administration.
2014-15 Monitoring Documents
• Monitoring documents for use in internal district assessment monitoring have been
updated and are available in the Assessment Library in the bottom right hand corner
under Test Security.
Testing Schedules
• Testing schedules for EXPLORE and PLAN were due on February 20, 2015.
• EOC testing schedules should be submitted to assessment@la.gov by April 2, 2015.
Reporting Issues
• District test coordinators should utilize assessment@la.gov or the assessment hotline at
844-268-7320 to report test security issues during administration.
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Agenda
Assessment
• March Checklist
• PARCC
• ACT
• EOC
• Hands-on Trainings for Online Assessment Systems
• 2015-16 Assessment Calendar
• Test Security
Accountability
• Accountability Resources
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Accountability Resources
Calculator Overview
The school performance score calculators are designed for educators to input school-level
data in order to estimate school performance scores, for the purposes of planning.
The 2014-2015 school performance score calculators can be found on the School Results
and Resources webpage on Louisiana Believes.
Key Updates
The 2014-2015 calculators have the following, additional features:
• Updates to the Strength of Diploma/Graduation Index, based on Jump Start
• Assessment Index calculations by grade, in addition to overall, for K-8
• Note: The K-12 calculator reflects that the High School Progress Points Policy is Under
Review
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Next Steps
Action
Key Dates
Order additional materials for PARCC Performance Based
Assessment (PBA) including Spanish math forms
March 10
Window for ordering makeup materials for ACT and WorkKeys
March 17-19
Deadline to finalize IEP, IAP, and LEP forms for LEAP and iLEAP
March 18
EOC Webinar
March 24, 9:00 am
Deadline to finalize IEP, IAP, and LEP forms for EOC
March 26
Review EOC technology requirements to ensure readiness for May
testing window
March- April
Create school-level training schedule for test coordinators and
administrators to prepare for May EOC testing window
March-April
For more information, contact assessment@la.gov. Next call: April 21, 2015
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