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KISD Dyslexia Web Application On KISD Connect
KISD Dyslexia Web ApplicationOn KISD Connect
When to Request Testing
• You are encouraged to go through the RTI process
• After a 504 or ARD meeting in which it is determined that a student should be tested for Dyslexia, go to the web application and request testing
To log on to KISD Connect, go to the KISD website’s home page and click on STAFF.
KilleenISD.org - STAFF
Click on KISD Connect.
At the prompt, enter your NT user ID and click Log In.
In the upper left-hand corner, you will see Staff Links. Click on Assessment.
Staff Links
Default is “Select A Report”
Dyslexia Web Pages
Select A Report
Dyslexia Request for Testing
Enter the student’s ID, click yes/no for Military Transfer, then click Submit.
• At the top of the screen, please verify that you have the correct student. • This is very important, as assessors have tested the wrong student in the past.
Request for Testing Input Screen
• The year defaults to the current school year.
• After spring break, this screen to be turned off to give the assessors time to test the students before the end of the school year.
General Data Input
• If Spanish is chosen for the test language, the program will default the assessor to Margaret Ruiz, KISD’s only bilingual assessor.
• Click on ARD or 504 as appropriate.
• Vision and hearing tests should be completed before you request testing.• A student should have passed both hearing and vision tests, or have a doctor’s note stating that it is okay to continue testing the student.• All dates default to today’s date, and should be changed to reflect the actual date of the test.
Vision and Hearing
• Please indicate if a students needs glasses or contacts for testing.• Please ensure that the student has the appropriate corrective lenses for the day of testing. (Give reminders)
Vision Data
• Please indicate if a students needs hearing aids for testing.• Please ensure that the student has hearing aids if needed for the day of testing. (Give reminders)
Hearing Data
The Dyslexia Log screen has a criteria selection. It should default to your campus.Notice the Excel button which allows you to download the list of students and tests.
Dyslexia Log
The left side of the Dyslexia Log screen shows the requestor, assessor initials, campus, student name/enrollment date, student ID, current grade, curriculum code and parent permission date.
Notice the glasses, which indicates the student is required to wear glasses for the assessments.
Dyslexia Log
The right side of the Dyslexia Log screen has some links. Each of these is described in detail in the following slides.
Dyslexia Log
The Student File link allows you to update the data that was entered under the Dyslexia Request For Testing screen, such as Parent Permissions, Grade, Form Number, and Test Language.
Student File
The Student File link also allows you to update the vision and hearing data.
Student File
The Test Results link allows you to update test scores. Ensure that you have the correct student, then update the Assessment Information.
Test Results
Form 1 was used from 2008 thru February 2011.Form 2 was used from February 2011 to October 2013.Form 3 was used starting in October 2013. Each year has a different color scheme.Form 3 will be used for the 2015-2016 school year. Form 3 colors are Black and Orange.
Test Results
The age of the student at the time of the test is pre-calculated. Students aged 4-6 will have scores for Sound Matching, Rapid Color Naming and Rapid Object Naming.
Test Results
If a percentile rank gives you a result that has a sign, such as <97, use the Percentile Rank Sign to indicate the sign, and then enter the 97 in the blank space. This applies to all scores that have a sign next to them.
Test Results Percentile Rank must
be numeric!
The Test Type is a drop-down list and should default to the current year’s test. For 2016, we are using Form B tests.
Test Results
If the test results are from another school district, click ‘Other’ and enter the name of the district for each test that this applies.
Test Results
The gray areas do not have any data to input.
Test Results
Click on the Dyslexia Profile link to view the profile in Adobe PDF. You may print the profile or save and email as needed.
Dyslexia Profile
The 2016 profile is in Black and Orange colors.
Dyslexia Profile
The top of the profile has the Student and Test Information.
Dyslexia Profile
The rest of the profile has the Test Scores.
Dyslexia Profile Scores
This worksheet is used to ensure that all the scores have been entered properly.
Dyslexia Worksheet
The top portion of the worksheet contains the student information and general test information.
Dyslexia Worksheet
Notice that all scores are listed, such as raw score, percentile rank, scaled score and standard score.
Dyslexia Worksheet
This is a continuation of the worksheet scores.
Dyslexia Worksheet
Assessment Statuses:New – New RequestsScreen – Assessors are TestingComplete – Tested and Ready for ARD or 504 Meeeting
Assessment Status
Initial Decision – the status decided upon at the committee meeting after the test.
Committee Decisions
Student Status:QUA - QualifiedDNQ - Does Not QualifyMonitorEXIT – Exited LAB-Lab (no longer used)
Latest Decision – if the student’s status changes after initial testing.
