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K-12 Student AssessmentAdministration
Susie LeeDistrict Assessment and Accountability Coordinators
Annual MeetingSeptember 89, 2015
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2015–16 Assessments
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Fall/Winter 2015• FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
• September 14–25
• FSA ELA Retake, FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake, NGSSS EOC (Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History)
• October 12–23 (30th for FSA ELA Reading Retake)
• FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), NGSSS EOC (Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History)
• November 30–December 18
• ALL Fall tests are CBT with PBT accommodations
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Spring 2016 – FSA • FSA ELA Writing
• February 29–March 11• Grades 4–7 (PBT)• Grades 8–10 & Retake (CBT)
• FSA ELA Reading • Grade 3 (PBT) – March 28–April 8• Grades 4–10 & Retake (CBT) – April 11–May 6
• FSA ELA Mathematics• Grades 3–4 (PBT) – March 28–April 8• Grades 5–8 (CBT) – April 11–May 6
• FSA EOCs • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (CBT) – April 18–May 13
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Spring 2016 – NGSSS• Retakes
• FCAT 2.0 Reading, Algebra 1 (CBT) – March 28–April 8
• Statewide Science Assessment• Grades 5 and 8 (PBT) – April 11–May 6
• NGSSS EOCs• Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History (CBT) – April 18–May 20
• Please note, end dates for CBT windows are for CBT administrations only; PBT accommodations have earlier end dates listed on the schedule.
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SCHEDULING
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2015–16 Schedule• Fall FSA ELA Reading Retake window extended to
October 30, 2015• Fall FSA ELA Writing Retake must be completed by
October 23, 2015• ELA Writing should be administered before ELA
Reading at the student level• Session 1 of ELA Reading MUST be completed
before Session 2• Students MUST complete ELA Reading sessions
over two days
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2015–16 Schedule• FSA ELA Retake Sessions
• ELA Writing – One 120-minute session• ELA Reading – Two 90-minute sessions (over two days)• Students may work up to the length of half of a typical
school day, if needed, for all ELA Retake sessions
• Students are required to participate in all three sessions to receive an ELA Retake score (previous component scores are not used)
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2015–16 Schedule• Grades 4–7 FSA ELA Writing will be administered on
paper• Grades 8–10 ELA Writing will be administered on
computer• ELA Writing Sessions are 120 minutes (no longer 90
+ 30)• Writing Makeup Windows will be offered (same
timeframes as last year)• One week to be included in regular reporting• One week at the end of the Reading window
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2015–16 Schedule• Grades 7–8 Mathematics Two-Day Administration
• Session 1 (no calculator) must be scheduled on Day 1• Sessions 2 and 3 (calculator) must be scheduled on Day 2
• Grade 6 Mathematics will adhere to the same scheduling guidance
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2015–16 Schedule
Paper-Based Return Dates • Paper-based accommodations have earlier end
dates than CBT administrations• AIR is looking into providing a transcription form for
SPRING 2016 tests, which would allow PBT tests to be administered until the end of the CBT window
• District-level staff must transcribe
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General Reminders• For all multiple-session tests, sessions MUST be
completed in order• Two-session tests MUST be completed over two
days• Multiple grade-level/subject makeup tests may be
administered in the same room as long as appropriate administration scripts are read and correct materials are distributed
• Test administrators must allow the correct amount of time for each test session
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POLICY
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District Assessment Calendars• Districts are required to submit using the Uniform
Calendar Template for the 2016–17 school year• We will be providing a draft template this year
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Test Administrators• s. 1002.84(3)(b), F.S., allows “district personnel” to
administer statewide assessments (non-certified)• SB Rule is under development – training
requirements for these individuals will not differ from current requirements
• Districts may still require that test administrators be certified educators
• Districts may want to use this flexibility to train test administrators to serve as backups
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District-Level Certification• District-Level Certification Form is no longer
required• Individuals who will handle/prepare secure
materials must be trained and sign appropriate agreements (as listed in the form)
• We will provide a “prohibited activities” form for individuals who will prepare materials
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Handheld Calculators• FDOE will provide an approved list of calculator
models for the 2015–16 assessments by the end of September – FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR ONLY
• Districts are responsible for noting any functionality changes to approved models
• FDOE will not review/approve additional models for the list; however, districts may provide calculators if Mathematics specialists in the district determine that they meet the published specifications
• Handheld calculators are OPTIONAL
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Handheld Calculators• School staff and Test Administrators MUST be
trained on the appropriate use of calculators:• Grades 7 and 8 – SESSIONS 2 and 3 ONLY• FSA EOCs – SESSION 2 ONLY• NGSSS EOCs (Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1) – 4-function
handheld
• Tests for students who have access to a calculator during non-calculator sessions OR who have access to a calculator with prohibited functionalities must be invalidated
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Hospital/Homebound Administrations • Trained staff may administer tests to
Hospital/Homebound students on approved mobile devices
• All CBT setup, security, and policy procedures must be met
• To address bandwidth and security concerns, FDOE recommends the use of a district-provided mobile internet device
• This allowance applies to H/H administrations ONLY – Virtual School or other students may not be administered CBT tests at home
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PBT Accommodations• Student eligibility for ALL paper-based
accommodations must be confirmed at the district level and submitted to FDOE
• Spreadsheets for PBT accommodations will continue to be collected by our office
• Remember: paper-based accommodations should only be provided for CBT tests if students CANNOT access assessments on the computer
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FSA (AIR/DRC) Updates
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CBT Practice TestsFSA• This fall, FSA PRACTICE TESTS available for each
grade-level/subject test; will replace the Training Tests
• New practice tests have more items and more examples of each item type per grade-level/subject
• CBT students are required to participate in a practice-test session prior to testing
• Training/Practice Tests are available in the FSA Portal
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PBT Practice Tests• Students who will take an FSA Reading or
Mathematics paper-based test ARE NOW REQUIRED to participate in a PBT Practice Test Session to familiarize themselves with the various item types they may encounter on the assessments
• Grade 3 FSA Reading• Grade 3–4 Mathematics • Grades 5–10 Reading PBT Accommodations• Grades 4–8 Mathematics PBT Accommodations
• FSA PBT Practice Tests are/will be available in the FSA Portal in November
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Accommodations• Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality will be available
for all CBT tests (FSA and NGSSS)• American Sign Language (ASL) videos will be
provided for listening items on the ELA Reading tests (CBT and PBT) for students who require them (SPRING 2016)
• Students with PBT accommodations will have access to the listening items via a secure interface
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Computer-Based TestingNew Student Interface shell for 2015–16• Universally accessible
• De-emphasize navigation components by using lighter colors
• Item tools menu • All tools now consolidated in a single location under a
menu button in the top right corner of the item.
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Item Response Recovery
• Every saved draft is available for recovery with just a few clicks.
** Animated GIF when viewed in slideshow
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Computer-Based Testing
New Test Administrator Interface• The test selection tree can be expanded or collapsed for
easier navigation/selection.• Larger icons for viewing and approving students for testing.
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Computer-Based TestingMoving to the Next Session• Students should PAUSE at the end of the session• If students click NEXT, TAs will receive an Exit
Session Approval Request
• TAs should deny this request – if necessary, students can sign back into Session 1
• If TAs approve, students must complete Session 2 the same day
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Computer-Based Testing
Moving to the Next Session• If students mistakenly leave a session, schools may
submit re-open requests and DISTRICTS will approve them in TIDE
• If students are approved into Session 2 (or 3 for middle grades Mathematics), they must complete the entire test that day
• Directions are provided in the TIDE User Guide• Students should be approved to return to a session
ONLY on the same day
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Computer-Based Testing
Secure Browser• A new version of the AIR Secure Browser was released last
month (8.0)• The new Secure Browser must be downloaded on student
workstations in order to administer FSA tests for the 2015–16 school year, starting with Fall EOC
• The old browser will not work• Please note, for the new version, there is not a version
number on the desktop icon
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Computer-Based TestingSystem Status PageAIR has established a System Status Page that may be accessed in the FSA Portal
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Computer-Based Testing
TA Certification Course• The course has been updated to reflect the new TA
Interface• Be sure that TAs reference the supplemental
document outlining Florida-specific policies not addressed in the training
• FDOE strongly recommends that test administrators participate in this course
• Districts can track course completion in TIDE
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Computer-Based TestingListening Items• Grades 4-10 ELA Reading• Listening items may appear in either or both sessions of the ELA
Reading tests• Schools must provide headphones/earbuds, or students may
use their own• Headphones/earbuds should be plugged in and system settings
checked (e.g., volume not muted) PRIOR to launching the secure browser
• ASL Videos will be available for eligible students taking CBT or PBT accommodated ELA Reading tests
• PBT accommodated students will have access to listening items (audio) through a secure site
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Paper-Based Testing
Return instructions are located in Appendix C of all FSA test administration manuals (not a separate document)• Fall/Winter 2015 ELA Retake & EOC Manual• Spring 2016 ELA Writing Manual• Spring 2016 PBT Manual• Spring/Summer 2016 CBT Manual
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Paper-Based TestingTest and Answer Book Covers• FSA test and answer book covers no longer contain
bubbles for demographic information• Required information must be printed on the sheets
• Student, School, and District Names• SID OR Florida Student Number and Date of Birth
• Documents still contain the following bubbles:• Test Group Code(s)• DNS/UNDO• Student Course Enrollment (EOC only)• DRC Use Only
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Paper-Based Testing
Document Labels• DO NOT PROCESS and District/School Labels will
no longer be used• If students do not have PreID labels from your
initial shipment OR information for students has changed since initial labels were printed, On-Demand PreID Labels MUST be printed and applied to documents
• Documents with no label will be set aside and processed after regular reporting
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Paper-Based Testing
FSA Return Labels• Green-labeled boxes (ELA Writing TO BE SCORED materials)
• Grey-labeled boxes (ELA Retake TO BE SCORED materials)
• Orange-labeled boxes (ELA Reading and Mathematics TO BE SCORED materials)
• Blue-labeled boxes (Early Process TO BE SCORED materials) – these schools will be shared with districts this year
• Purple-labeled boxes (FSA EOC TO BE SCORED materials)
• Yellow-labeled boxes (All NOT TO BE SCORED materials)
• White-labeled boxes (Large Print/One-Item-Per-Page TO BE SCORED materials)
• Pink-labeled boxes (Braille TO BE SCORED materials)
• To Be Determined: Grade 3 READING
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Paper-Based Testing
Shipping Carriers• King Solutions will be used for large districts that require
freight shipments for large pallets of test materials. • UPS will be used for smaller districts that don’t require
freight shipments. Also for all additional orders.• The carrier that delivers your spring shipment of materials
will be the same carrier that retrieves your spring shipment of materials.
• Materials will be picked up on your district pickup dates. Please be ready; pickup reminders are not always given.
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TIDE Improvements• Test Tickets
• Larger, improved font • Options for number tickets per page (4, 6, or 10)
• Additional Orders• Packing lists will be posted for AOs
• Search/Display Features• Can display 2000 records at a time
• PreID Labels• May print by subject (Spring 2016)
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TIDE Reminders• New user role
• District Technology Coordinator – access to all DAC tasks in TIDE, but cannot access reports in ORS
• Accounts may be created individually or through a file upload
• Users may create users at or below their level• Assigned roles apply to all systems (TIDE, TDS, ORS)• Verify information for users in your district for the 2015–16
school year• Delete old accounts• Ensure individuals who need access have the correct user role(s)
assigned
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TIDE Reminders• Password Resets can be requested through the link
on the login page
• Check junk mail or spam folder for temporary password information
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FSA Portal Redesign• Cleaner design• Better organized pages• Resources displayed logically• User-friendly cards and links• New pages added• Parent FAQ
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FSA Portal Redesign
Usercards
replaced
with user-
friendlypagelinks.
Additionalpage linksadded.
New Pages added.
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FSA Portal Redesign
Tabs organize resource
s.
Search byresourcename orkeyword.
Section headers further
organize resources
.
Jump links conveniently return user to top of page.
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FSA Portal Redesign
Breadcrumbs allow users to return to higher-level pages with fewer clicks.
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FSA Portal Redesign
New page organizes technology-specificresources.
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FSA Portal Redesign
New page organizesinterpretiveand historicalresourcesand schedules.
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FSA Portal Redesign
New page withalphabeticallist of portal pages.
Accessible from the bottom of every portal page.
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2015–16 Assessments
FSA NGSSS
Contractor American Institutes for Research (AIR) Pearson
Subject Tests
Grades 3–10/Retake ELAGrades 3–8 MathematicsAlgebra 1 EOCGeometry EOCAlgebra 2 EOC
Grades 5 & 8 ScienceFCAT 2.0 Reading RetakeAlgebra 1 Retake EOCBiology 1 EOCCivics EOC U.S. History EOC
CBT Platform Test Delivery System (TDS) TestNav 8.3
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2015–16 Assessments
FSA FCAT 2.0/EOC
Test Administration Manuals
• Fall/Winter 2015 ELA Retake and EOC
• Spring 2016 ELA Writing• Spring 2016 Paper-Based• Spring/Summer 2016
Computer-Based
• Fall/Winter 2015 Retake and EOC
• Spring 2016 Science• Spring/Summer 2016
CBT (FCAT 2.0 and EOC)
CBT Management System
Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) and Test Delivery System (TDS)
PearsonAccess Next (Spring 2016)
Access to Score Reports
Online Reporting System (ORS)
PearsonAccess Next (Spring 2016)
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Computer-Based Testing
TDS (AIR) TestNav 8 (Pearson)
Required to Run Secure Browser Download Proctor Caching
Eligible Devices
• Windows desktops, laptops, and tablets
• Mac desktops and laptops• Linux desktops and
laptops• iPads• Chromebooks• Android tablets
• Windows desktops, laptops, and tablets
• Mac desktops and laptops• Linux desktops and
laptops• iPads• Chromebooks• Android tablets
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Computer-Based Testing
TDS (AIR) TestNav 8 (Pearson)
Create Test Sessions
Test Administrator – Real-time in TDS
School/Technology Coordinator or PreID upload - PearsonAccess
CBT Accommodations Built into TDS Built into TestNav 8
Technical Information and Resources
www.FSAssessments.org Technology Resources Page
www.FLAssessments.com/TestNav8
Help Desk [email protected]
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CBT Practice Tests
TDS (AIR) TestNav 8 (Pearson)
Name Training/Practice Tests ePATs
Platform Secure Browser Web-browser, no download
Required? Yes, with test administrator to mimic operational testing
Yes for new students, with ePAT practice test script; strongly recommended for others
Available
Training Tests – NowPractice Tests - Grade 10: September 2015 - All others: November 2015
Now
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NGSSS (Pearson) Updates
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TestNav 8.3
• New Bookmark and Review features• Mobile devices will prompt user to
update app• New desktop app now available
• Installable application• Will help alleviate some Java issues
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PearsonAccess Next
• More customizable and configurable for Florida’s needs
• Can easily monitor student progress across sessions
• Will allow certain tasks at a school level to help with clean-up activities
• Can remove all Ready students from all sessions• Can start and stop all sessions in the school
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CBT Test Administration Scripts
• Due to anticipated updates to TestNav 8, scripts have been removed from the Fall/Winter 2015 Retakes & EOC Manual
• Scripts are printed, bound, and shipped to districts
• Fall scripts are included with the TAM shipment• Winter scripts will be shipped separately
• PBT and CBT accommodated scripts will be available in PearsonAccess
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ePAT – Practice Test Reminders
Pearson• ePATs are required for any student who has not
taken that subject test previously• ePATs are recommended for all students• NGSSS ePATs are located in PearsonAccess
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Paper-Based Testing
NGSSS Labels• Red-labeled boxes (Retakes and Science TO BE SCORED
materials)• Including NGSSS Algebra 1 Retake in the spring
• Brown-labeled boxes (EOC TO BE SCORED materials) • Including NGSSS Algebra 1 Retake in the fall/winter/summer
• Yellow-labeled boxes (All NOT TO BE SCORED materials) • White-labeled boxes (Large Print/One-Item-Per-Page
TO BE SCORED materials) • Pink-labeled boxes (Braille TO BE SCORED materials)
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FSA Mathematics
Grade/Subject Session LengthNumber of Sessions* Delivery
3 80 minutes 2 PBT4 80 minutes 2 PBT5 80 minutes 2 CBT6 60 minutes 3 CBT7 60 minutes 3 CBT8 60 minutes 3 CBT
Alg 1 90 minutes 2 CBTGeo 90 minutes 2 CBTAlg 2 90 minutes 2 CBT
*All sessions administered over two days. For Grades 6-8, Session 1 is on Day 1, Sessions 2 & 3 on Day 2.
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FSA English Language Arts - Writing Component ONLY
Grade/Subject Session LengthNumber of
Sessions Delivery4 120 minutes 1 PBT5 120 minutes 1 PBT6 120 minutes 1 PBT7 120 minutes 1 PBT8 120 minutes 1 CBT9 120 minutes 1 CBT
10 120 minutes 1 CBT
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FSA English Language Arts - Reading
Grade/ Subject Session LengthNumber of Sessions* Delivery
3 80 minutes 2 PBT4 80 minutes 2 CBT5 80 minutes 2 CBT6 85 minutes 2 CBT7 85 minutes 2 CBT8 85 minutes 2 CBT9 90 minutes 2 CBT
10 90 minutes 2 CBT
*All sessions administered over two days.
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Sharefile• The Office of K-12 Assessment uses ShareFile to transmit
documents for:• Investigations• Paper-based Accommodations• Scoring & Reporting• Miscellaneous Communications
• Prior to the beginning of the Fall administration, verify that only and all of the appropriate contacts have access to your district’s ShareFile folders
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Sharefile vs. FSA Portal• Beginning this year, certain district-level resources will be
posted to Sharefile only:• Parent Letters• Training Materials• District-level forms
• Depending on their settings, users are notified when files are uploaded to their Sharefile folders
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Sharefile (cont.)• For information on how to use ShareFile for investigations and
paper-based accommodations, see any FSA TAM.• There are also instructive documents in the Forms and Templates
folder in ShareFile.
• For ShareFile questions, contact the following:• Catherine Altmaier (contacts & general ShareFile)
[email protected] / 850-245-0775• Tamika Brinson (paper-based accommodations)
[email protected] / 850-245-0786• Gabriel Colorado (Scoring & Reporting)
[email protected] / 850-245-0779• Ed Croft (investigations)
[email protected] / 850-245-9579
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CBT Certification Tool
• No Fall or Winter CBT Certification • Spring 2016 CBT Certification (Required)
• Will open in November and close in December• Infrastructure Trials
• No state-wide requirement• District trial is strongly encouraged• Each computer must run the trial to ensure it’s
set up correctly
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Reporting to Professional Practices Services
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Professional Practices Services (PPS)• S. 1012.796, Florida Statutes
• (1)(a) The Department of Education shall cause to be investigated expeditiously any complaint filed before it or otherwise called to its attention which, if legally sufficient, contains grounds for the revocation or suspension of a certificate or any other appropriate penalty…
• (1) (d) Each school district shall file in writing with the department all legally sufficient complaints within 30 days after the date on which subject matter of the complaint comes to the attention of the school district. A complaint is legally sufficient if it contains ultimate facts that show a violation has occurred as provided in s. 1012.795 and defined by rule of the State Board of Education.
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Role of the School/District• When an allegation of misconduct arises, review to
determine if there is a violation of 1012.795 and/or the Principles of Professional Conduct.
• Determine if credible evidence supports a violation. • File in writing with the department a supported
violation within 30 days after the date on which the subject matter of the complaint came to the attention.
• Include all known information relating to the complaint with the filing of the complaint.
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Who is reported to PPS• Persons who hold or have an application pending
for a Florida Educator Certificate
• Who is not reported to PPS: • Persons who do not hold a Florida Educator Certificate• Persons who do not have a pending application for a
Florida Educator Certificate
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Action and Evidence• STOP! Secure all materials and evidence
• Computers• Notes/Texts/Emails• Videos/Photos• Papers• Student Rosters, Seating charts, Proctor and
Administrator lists, etc…
• Contact appropriate district personnel for direction
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First Things First• Know and follow your school or district’s policies
for investigating and reporting misconduct• Make all appropriate contacts or notifications• Commence review immediately upon coordination
with a clear plan of action• A determination of a violation must be made within
a 30 day timeline• A report to PPS must be submitted, with all
supporting evidence, within 30 days of the day the district became aware of the violation.
• Reports to PPS are made only on certified educators
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Reporting to PPS• Reports to Professional Practices Services require:• A completed reporting form• All evidence that supports the violation
• Mail to: Professional Practices Services 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 224Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
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Employment vs. Certification
Employer must determine employment actionBurden of proof = preponderance of evidence
Department determines if disciplinary action against a certificate should be pursued
Burden of proof = clear and convincing
Education Practices Commission (EPC) issues disciplinary actions against a certificate
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Final Orders of the EPC• May… • Result in revocation or suspension of a
certificate
• Require restriction of scope of practice so the educator can not administer or proctor exams
• Issue other penalties including probation, coursework, fines and fees
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Consider the Impact of Testing Violations• Substantiated
violations often result in serious discipline against an educator’s certificate
• Educators may lose their employment due to the violation
• Children are negatively impacted when violations occur
• Employers must make very clear the expectations of professional and academic integrity
• Respond quickly and effectively to potential violations
• Ensure assessment protocols are upheld
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Helpful Resources • Investigations
Guideline
• Chain of Custody Form
• Investigative Techniques
• Disciplinary Action Search
• Principles of Professional Conduct
• PPS Process
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Contact• Professional Practices Services • 850-245-0438• http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-
practices
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Special Programs• If possible, schedule special program students during the
regular window instead of the make-up window.• Please remember not to schedule special program
students on the last day of a testing window for two-session assessments because they will not have the opportunity to complete Session 2 or 3 of the test.
• Special program students should be aware of any additional school policies that may impact their ability to test at that school. If a student is not able to meet these policies (e.g., students required to wear a uniform), the district should try to identify a different testing location.
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Resources• Test Administration Manuals• Training Materials• Parent/Guardian Letters• User Guides
• TIDE User Guide• TA User Guide• ORS User Guide• PearsonAccess Next User Guide• TestNav 8 Support Site• Infrastructure Trial Guides
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Resources• Webinars and Trainings
• PearsonAccess Next• TA Certification Course• FSA System Updates 2015-16 Webinar (January)
• Monthly Summaries• Student PowerPoints• Read Aloud Instructions• Forms and Ancillaries• Parent FAQ
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Contact InformationK-12 Student Assessment Administration Team• Susie Lee – 850-245-0785; [email protected] • Catherine Altmaier – 850-245-0775; [email protected] • Jenny Black – 850-245-9470; [email protected] • Kira Bland – 850-245-0784; [email protected] • Tamika Brinson – 850-245-0786; [email protected] • Ed Croft – 850-245-9579; [email protected] • Lisa Nash – 850-245-0085; [email protected]• Becky Stephens – 850-245-9957; [email protected]