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Dec. 15, 2016 New Test Coordinator Training 2016-17 School Year
Dec. 15, 2016
New Test Coordinator Training 2016-17 School Year
Agenda
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• Test Administration Roles
• Test Security Overview
• Districtwide Assessments
• Online Test Management Platforms
• Accommodations and Accessibility Features
• Technology and Setup
• Training Opportunities
• Resources and Support
• Questions
Test Administration Roles
State Education Agency (OSSE)
Test Administration Roles
LEA Test Coordinator
School Test Coordinator(s)
Technology Coordinator
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SPED Coordinator
EL Coordinator
Test Administrators, Proctors, and Authorized Personnel
Test Security
LEAs are responsible for the following:
• Providing a secure testing environment
• Training authorized personnel
• Creating and submitting required
documentation to OSSE
Test Security
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OSSE’s goal is for schools and LEAs to deliver a
uniform and equitable statewide assessment
program. For assessments to yield fair and
accurate results, the assessments must be
administered under consistent and standardized
conditions.
Secure Testing Environment
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School test coordinators provide test security training for:
– Technology Coordinators
– SPED/EL Coordinators
– Test Administrators
– Proctors
– Other Authorized Personnel
Training Authorized Personnel
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The role of ALL authorized personnel is to ensure a secure testing environment during test administration.
All authorized personnel, must be provided with a test security notification statement and attend test security training.
Attendance must be taken at test security training and a copy must be kept in the school test security file.
Training Authorized Personnel
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• School test security plan – Submitted to OSSE 15 days prior to the first day of testing – Includes staff roles, test window selection, test calendar, policies and
procedures for testing, and assurances
• School test security file – Maintained onsite at the school for four years – Includes test security plan, training attendance sheet, signed test
security affidavits, incident report copies, notes on test schedule changes and any testing irregularities
• Test security affidavits – Signed by School Test Coordinators and LEA Test Coordinators at the
end of all districtwide assessments – Submitted to OSSE no more than 10 days after the last day of testing
Required Documentation
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Train school test coordinators before testing – Test security training required for all LEA and School Test
Coordinators
Monitor during testing – OSSE staff visit schools and monitor testing to ensure
compliance with testing policies and regulations
Investigate after testing – The purpose of post-administration reviews is to ensure the
validity and reliability of assessment results
– Being identified for post-administration review does not
indicate any wrongdoing by the school
OSSE’s Role in Test Security
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Assessments
The following assessments are administered throughout the District of Columbia as part of OSSE’s assessment requirements:
• NAEP - National Assessment of Educational Progress
• PARCC - Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College
and Careers
• DC Science
• MSAA - Multi-State Alternate Assessment
• DC Science ALT
• WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
• DC Health and Physical Education Assessment (overseen by the
Division of Health and Wellness)
Districtwide Assessments
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NAEP
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Grades Assessed 4, 8
Content Assessed Reading and Mathematics
2016/17 Testing Dates Jan. 30 – March 10
Required Training Nov. 16-18 for School Test Coordinators
OSSE Contact Swea Hart, [email protected]
Website NAEP
The NAEP assessment is given every other year to a sampling of students from participating schools in the District of Columbia. Most schools in the District of Columbia participate.
NAEP is administered by NAEP employees who provide their own technology and materials.
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PARCC
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
Grades Assessed 3-8 and once in high school
Content Assessed English/Language Arts and Math
2016-17 Testing Dates Window 1: April 10 – May 26* Window 2: April 24 – June 5
Required Training Test Security Training – Attend Feb. 16 or 21
OSSE Contact Cassie Lynott, [email protected]
Websites PARCC Pearson Access Next
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* Includes five days of school vacation for a spring break
DC Science
DC Science Assessment
Grades Assessed 5, 8, and biology (high school)
Content Assessed Science
2016/17 Testing Dates April 24 – June 9
Required Training Test Security Training – Attend Feb. 16 or 21
OSSE Contact Cassie Lynott, [email protected]
Website DC Science
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MSAA
Multi-State Alternate Assessment
Grades Assessed 3-8 and once in high school
Content Assessed English/Language Arts and Math
2016/17 Testing Dates March 27 – May 12
Required Training Test Security Training – Attend Feb. 16 or 21
OSSE Contact LaNysha Adams, [email protected] Tonya Mead, [email protected]
Website MSAA
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DC Science ALT
DC Science Alternate Assessment
Grades Assessed 5, 8, and biology (high school)
Content Assessed Science
2016/17 Testing Dates Administration ends May 26
Required Training Test Security Training – Attend Feb. 16 or 21
OSSE Contact Tonya Mead, [email protected]
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WIDA ACCESS
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Grades Assessed K-12
Content Assessed English Language Proficiency
2016/17 Testing Dates Feb. 27 – April 25
Required Training Test Security Training – Attend Feb. 16 or 21
OSSE Contact LaNysha Adams, [email protected]
Website WIDA ACCESS
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DC Health and PE
DC Health and Physical Education Assessment
Grades Assessed 5, 8, and once in high school
Content Assessed Health and physical education
2016/17 Testing Dates April 3 - June 16
OSSE Contact Aimee McLaughlin, [email protected]
Website DC Health and PE
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This assessment is overseen by the Division of Health and Wellness.
Testing Platforms and Management Systems
The following testing management systems are used in districtwide assessments:
• NAEP: MyNAEP
• PARCC and DC Science: Pearson Access Next and TestNav8
• MSAA: MSAA System
• WIDA ACCESS: WIDA ACCESS Management System
• DC Science ALT: No testing platform
Testing Platforms & Management Systems
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MyNAEP
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PAN is used for the administration of the PARCC and DC Science assessments.
Pearson Access Next (PAN)
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PAN – Import/Export
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PAN – Test Sessions
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PARCC SR/PNP
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The Student Registration File and Personal Needs
Profile have been combined into one file layout:
Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile
(SR/PNP). This is the data file for registering
students for testing, including any accessibility
feature and accommodation needs.
SR/PNP - Field Definitions
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PARCC Assessment Structure in PAN
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Session: a group of student registered to test together
Math.04.CL
Test: a set of units titles by content area and sometimes by grade level
4th Grade Math
Unit: a portion of an assessment with a set time usually administered within the same sitting
Unit 1
PARCC Field Testing
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To continuously supply assessments with new test items, field test items are included on assessments. These items do not count toward a student's score. They provide data that allows decisions to be made about their potential future use on the assessment. PARCC field test items • Math field test items are embedded throughout each
assessment. • ELA field test items are an additional unit to the test and taken
by select grades. For the 2016-17 school year administration of PARCC, students in grades 3 and 6 will take the field test. Take the additional unit into consideration when planning schedules for this assessment.
TestNav8 is the assessment platform for PARCC and DC Science. It is available in a browser version and as an app. Technology coordinators can support with the setup of TestNav8 or provide information about a previous setup on your school’s devices.
TestNav8
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MSAA System
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WIDA Assessment Management System
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www.wida-ams.us is the online plaform for WIDA ACCESS 2.0 and contains test software, test administrator training modules, test demos, and sample items.
WIDA Assessment Management System
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All ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 test administrators must take the online
training course, accessible here. They will watch all applicable
modules about the WIDA Assessment Management System
(AMS) and receive a certificate of completion at the end of the
training. Test administrators should complete the modules by
Feb. 27, but it is recommended they begin the modules a few
weeks prior to testing.
Accessibility Features and Accommodations
Accessibility Features & Accommodations
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Accessibility Features & Accommodations
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Technology and Setup
Technology Coordinator responsibilities:
• Proctor caching
• Running infrastructure trials
• Assuring compliance with device requirements
• Supporting accommodation technology
Technology and Setup
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Proctor caching will help computers running assessments to load
content more quickly and effectively.
ProctorCache: ProctorCache software pulls and stores content from
Pearson to a local ProctorCache computer. This stored or “cached”
test content is then distributed to TestNav clients during testing
sessions.
Precache: the action of downloading and storing test content to the
local ProctorCache computer.
Proctor Caching
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Infrastructure Trials
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Infrastructure trials help schools ensure they have a bandwidth and
technology setup that supports effective test administration.
Follow the PARCC Technology Guidelines to be sure that your
school’s technology is prepared for a successful administration.
Accomodation Technology
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Students within your LEA or school may need supportive technology
as a component of their accommodations. Share these needs with
your technology coordinator and test the supportive technology to
be sure they will function properly during the assessment.
Training
Required Training
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Test Security Training Required for LEA and School Test Coordinators
Select one of the sessions below to attend:
Feb. 16 from 1-4 p.m.
Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
OSSE, Grand Hall
PARCC and DC Science Trainings
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Training Audience Date and Time Location
New Test Coordinator Training New LEA TCs Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. OSSE Grand Hall
Accessibility, Accommodations, and Fairness (AAF) Overview
SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC TBD Webinar
PARCC Accommodations Q&A Webinars SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC TBD Webinar
Personal Needs Profile (PNP) Webinar SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC TBD Webinar
PARCC and DC Science Training - Student Registration
LEA TC and School TC TBD TBD
PARCC and DC Science Training - Test Sessions and Makeup Sessions
LEA TC and School TC Feb. 6, 3-5 p.m. OSSE, Rm. 806
PARCC and DC Science Training - Day of Testing LEA TC and School TC Feb. 14, 3-5 p.m. OSSE, Rm. 806
REQUIRED - Test Security Training LEA TC and School TC Feb. 16 , 1-4 p.m. or Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
OSSE Grand Hall
Non-Public Test Administration Webinar Non-Public School TC Feb. 20, 1-5 p.m. Webinar
PARCC Technology Training Tech Coordinator February 22, time TBD Webinar
PARCC and DC Science Training - Closeout LEA TC and School TC May 18, 3-5 p.m. OSSE Grand Hall
Data Verification LEA TC June 22, 3-5 p.m. OSSE Grand Hall
Alternate and EL Assessment Trainings
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Training Audience Date and Time Location
ACCESS for ELLs Test Coordinator Training EL Coordinator, School TC
Nov. 14, 12-3 p.m.
Nov. 15, 9 a.m. –
12 p.m.
OSSE, Rm. 4002
English Learner Training EL Coordinator, School TC Dec. 7, 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 12, 4-5 p.m. Webinar
DC Science ALT - Portfolio Development SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC Jan. 11 Webinar
DC Science ALT- Technical Aspects of Portfolios SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC Jan. 12 Webinar
MSAA Trainings (*NEW*) ALT Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC TBD (Tentatively
Week of March 6) Webinar
DC Science- Portfolio Development SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC March 14-15 Location TBD
DC Science ALT- Portfolios Development for
Non-Publics SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC March 16-17 Webinar
DC Science ALT- Pre-submission Return of
Materials SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC May 9 Webinar
DC Science ALT- Pre-submission Return of
Materials for Non-Publics SPED Coordinator, LEA TC, and School TC May 9 Webinar
Resources and Support
• Test Security Resources
• Assessment Schedule
• OSSE Points of Contact
• Resources by Assessment
Assessment Resources
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Test Security Resources
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Details about completing test security plans, a test security file checklist, and test security affidavits will be posted to the OSSE website at a later date.
Assessment Schedule
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Test 2017 Dates
NAEP Jan. 30 – March 10
WIDA ACCESS Feb. 27 – April 25
MSAA March 27 – May 12
DC Health and Physical Education April 3 – June 16
PARCC Window 1 April 10 – May 26*
PARCC Window 2 April 24 – June 5
DC Science April 24 – June 9
DC Science ALT Administration ends May 26
DC Health and Physical Education April 3 - June 16
* Includes five days of school vacation for a spring break
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OSSE Points of Contact
Area Topic Point of Contact
Assessment Policy
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Danielle Branson Data, Reporting, Business Rules
Test Integrity and Security
Special Populations LaNysha Adams
Test Administration
NAEP Administration Swea Hart
PARCC Administration Cassie Lynott
DC Science Administration
DC Science Alt Administration Tonya Mead
MSAA Administration LaNysha Adams; Tonya Mead
WIDA ACCESS Administration LaNysha Adams
Education and Engagement
LEA/School Workshops and Trainings Nikki Stewart; Cassie Lynott
NAEP School Test Coordinator Training: Recorded slide presentation
NAEP Websites
The Nation’s Report Card: Learn more about the NAEP assessment and view
NAEP scores for DC and other states
National Assessment Governing Board: Website of the organization that
oversees the NAEP assessment
NAEP Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Question Booklets: Grade 4, Grade 8
NAEP on OSSE’s website
NAEP Resources
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Pearson Access Next: Testing platform
Avocet: A database of PARCC/Pearson administrative documents, including
manuals
PARCC Assessment Manuals: Test coordinator, test administrator, and
accessibility and accommodations manuals
PARCC/Pearson Training Modules: Watch “how to” presentations
https://parcc.pearson.com/
PARCC/Pearson Bulletins: Administrative and technology bulletins updated
throughout assessment administration
PARCC Online: Assessment design resources
Partnership Resource Center: Released items and educator resources
PARCC/Pearson Customer Support: (888) 493-9888
OSSE Support hotline: (202) 304-3269
OSSE Support Tool (OST)
PARCC Resources
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Pearson Access Next: Testing platform
DC Science Assessment Manuals
Assessment Blueprints
Assessment Scripts
Sample Question Booklet
DC Science/Pearson Customer Support: (866) 688-9555
OSSE Support hotline: (202) 304-3269
OSSE Support Tool (OST)
DC Science Resources
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MSAA User Login
Sample Assessment Items
MSAA Helpdesk: (866) 834-8879
E-mail: [email protected]
OSSE Support hotline: (202) 304-3269
OSSE Support Tool (OST)
MSAA Resources
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Procedures Handbook
New Teacher Training Video
Returning Teacher Training Video
DC Science ALT on OSSE’s website
OSSE Support hotline: (202) 304-3269
OSSE Support Tool (OST)
DC Science ALT Resources
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EL Guidebook: a guidebook for delivering education services to English Learners
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Assessment Page: test administration manuals, test
coordinator manuals, accommodations manuals, and user guides
WIDA Website: general information about WIDA
WIDA Assessment Management System Website: Login to manage student
assessments or administer the WIDA assessment
OSSE Support hotline: (202) 304-3269
OSSE Support Tool (OST)
WIDA ACCESS Resources
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Questions
