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Orientation for New District Assessment Coordinators (DACs )

Orientation for New District Assessment Coordinators (DACs ). Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment 2019–2020. Overview. Organization Chart for Assessment at FDOE K–12 Assessments (Tests by Subject and Contractor) Test Administration Schedule (Quarterly Administrations)

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Orientation for New District Assessment Coordinators (DACs )

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  1. Orientation for New District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment 2019–2020

  2. Overview • Organization Chart for Assessment at FDOE • K–12 Assessments (Tests by Subject and Contractor) • Test Administration Schedule (Quarterly Administrations) • Basic Test Administration Processes • High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) • Assessment Information • Resources • Glossary/Acronyms

  3. Org Chart: FDOE Assessment Leadership

  4. Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment Susie Lee, Bureau Chief K–12 Assessment Program Area Directors: • Test Development Center – TBD • Test Administration – Jenny Black • Psychometrics – Salih Binici • Scoring and Reporting – Qian Liu Other K–12 Student Assessment Programs: • NAEP: National Assessment of Educational Progress • FSAA: Florida Standards Alternate Assessment • FLKRS: Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener • ACCESS for ELLs: English language proficiency assessments for English Language Learners FDOE Assessment Contacts, Team Members: http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/staff-members.stml

  5. K–12 Assessments by Contractor and Subject Area • Renaissance, Inc. • FLKRS – Star Early Literacy • Kindergarten readiness screener administered to all entering first-time kindergarten students in public schools within the first 30 school days of the school year • Pearson • Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) assessments • Statewide Science • EOCs: Civics, U.S. History, Biology 1 • American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) • Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) • English Language Arts (ELA) – Reading and Writing • Mathematics • EOCs: Algebra 1, Geometry

  6. K–12 Assessments by Subject, Grade Level, and Mode (Computer or Paper) • Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) • Star Early Literacy – Kindergarten, Computer-Adaptive Screener (no paper version) • NGSSS assessments • Statewide Science (Grades 5 and 8), Paper-Based Test (PBT) • EOCs: Civics (Grade 7), U.S. History (HS), Biology 1 (MS or HS) • Computer-Based Tests (CBTs), paper accommodations • FSA • ELA Reading (Gr. 3–10); Gr. 3–6 PBT; Gr. 7–10 CBT, paper accommodations • ELA Writing (Gr. 4–10); Gr. 4–6 PBT; Gr. 7–10 CBT, paper accommodations • Mathematics (Gr. 3–8); Gr. 3–6 PBT; Gr. 7–8 CBT, paper accommodations • EOCs: Algebra 1 (MS or HS), Geometry (MS or HS) • CBTs, paper accommodations

  7. K–12 Assessments, Other Programs • Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) – For students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom the FSA and NGSSS statewide assessments are not appropriate tests. • Performance Task (FSAA-PT) – Measures student performance on Access Points in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies; PBT • Datafolio (FSAA-Datafolio) – Designed for students without a formal mode of communication. Information on student work is collected three times a year and reported through an online system.

  8. K–12 Assessments, Other Programs • ACCESS for ELLs – Measures English language proficiency for ELLs • Based on the WIDA English Language Development Standards • Paper-based in Florida • National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) • Sample-based testing administered in grades 4, 8, and 12 • Conducted periodically in select years • Subjects include Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Science, Civics, Geography, Economics, the Arts, U.S. History, and Technology and Engineering Literacy

  9. Test Administration Schedule (FSA, NGSSS) • Testing Windows Opened Four Times per School Year • Fall • EOCs • ELA Retake • Winter • EOCs • http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/assessment-schedules.stml • Spring • EOCs • ELA (Reading, Writing) • ELA Retake • Mathematics • Science • Summer • EOCs

  10. Test Administration Process

  11. Test Administration Process (FSA, NGSSS) • Enroll/Register (PreID) students into the online system (TIDE, PearsonAccess Next). • For Fall, Winter, and Summer – order any PBT materials needed (additional order) • For Spring – materials delivered based on PreID • TIDE User Guide (FSA): https://fsassessments.org/resources/user-guides-and-manuals/ > TIDE User Guide • Pearson Access Next User Guide (NGSSS Assessments): https://support.assessment.pearson.com/display/PAsup/PearsonAccess+Next+Online+User+Guide • Materials are distributed to the district, and then the district sends to schools. • Manuals + ancillaries (e.g., work folders, planning sheets) • Test Materials, including accommodated materials

  12. Test Administration Process (FSA, NGSSS) • Training • Each administration, train school coordinators, test administrators, and proctors • Testing • Computer-Based Testing • FSA: Test Administrators start a session in the TA Interface and students sign into the Secure Browser, Test Delivery System with test tickets • NGSSS: Schools set up a session ahead of time in PA Next, and students sign into TestNav 8 with authorization tickets • For Fall, Winter, and Summer – Schools may test anytime within the statewide window • For Spring – FDOE will send more specific scheduling guidance for districts to test within the window. • Calibration sample – Schools test earlier in the window to allow for equating and data needed for scoring

  13. Test Administration Process (FSA, NGSSS) • Return Materials • Schools return materials to the district, and the district ships to the appropriate contractor, or schools return directly to the contractor • Scores Released • No announcement ahead of time • Available online through FSA Reporting System and PearsonAccess Next • One paper copy of the individual student report is mailed to the district for each student • Score Inquiry Process • Any scores not released or questions about scores

  14. High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) • August • Annual Meeting for District Assessment Coordinators hosted by FDOE/Assessment • TIDE and PA Next open for Fall materials • PreID for Fall EOC and ELA Retake opens • New software released for online testing • Refresh of user guides • September • Fall EOC and ELA Retake testing • October • Uniform Assessment Calendar due

  15. High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) • November • PreID for Winter EOC opens • Winter EOC testing • December • Winter EOC testing • January • Refresh of user guides • PreID for Spring Writing, Reading, Math opens • PreID for Spring testing due (for receiving materials)

  16. High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) • February • PreID for Spring testing due (for PreID labels) • Spring ELA Retake Testing • ELA Writing, ELA Reading, Algebra 1 EOC Retakes • March • Spring ELA Retake Testing • ELA Writing, ELA Reading, Algebra 1 EOC Retakes • April • Grade 3 ELA Reading Testing • ELA Writing Testing

  17. High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) • May • ELA Reading, Mathematics, and EOC Testing • By May 31, Grade 3 and Retake scores reported • June • By June 30, all other scores reported • July • Summer EOC Testing

  18. FSA Mathematics *All sessions administered over two days. For Grades 6–8, Session 1 is on Day 1, Sessions 2 & 3 on Day 2.

  19. FSA English Language Arts – Writing Break at 60 minutes, districts may choose to allow schools to dismiss students after 90 minutes.

  20. FSA English Language Arts – Reading *All sessions administered over two days.

  21. Science • Grade 5 Science is administered over two days. • Grade 8 Science is administered in one day.

  22. Fall FSA ELA Retake • ELA Writing should be administered before ELA Reading • Session 1 of ELA Reading MUST be completed before Session 2 • Students MUST complete ELA Reading sessions over two days • 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)

  23. EOCs • FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry • Two 90-minute sessions administered over 2 days • Students may have up to half a typical school day to complete each session • Calculators allowed for Session 2 • NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History • One 160-minute session • Students may have up to the length of a typical school day to complete each session • Schools may schedule CBT tests as needed; PBT accommodations should be completed by established pickup dates.

  24. Spring ELA Writing • Grades 4–6 FSA ELA Writing will be administered on paper • Grades 7–10/Retake ELA Writing will be administered on computer • ELA Writing Sessions are 120 minutes • Retake may have up to half a typical school day • Writing Makeup Window • No makeup for Retake • One week at the end of the Reading window

  25. Grades 6–8 Mathematics • Grades 6–8 Mathematics Two-Day Administration • Session 1 must be scheduled on Day 1 • Sessions 2 and 3 must be scheduled on Day 2 • TAs must understand and be familiar with the break between Sessions 2 and 3 (short or extended) and scripts • For Grades 7 and 8 only, an online calculator is provided in TDS for Sessions 2 and 3 ONLY (Day 2) • Approved handheld calculators may be provided for CBT students • Approved handheld calculators MUST be provided for PBT students (accommodations) • Students with an extended time accommodation may test over three days (one session per day)

  26. Resources • Statewide Assessment Program Information Guide • The Statewide Assessment Program Information Guide provides information about the FSA and NGSSS Assessments, including the considerations governing item and test development, the mechanics of item and test scoring, and the meaning of the different assessment scores. http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/swapig.pdf • Test Administration Manuals (TAMs) • Produced for each testing window’s assessments, TAMs provide essential instructions for school test administrators and school/district assessment coordinators to meet all test administration requirements. • FSA manuals (AIR): https://fsassessments.org/resources/user-guides-and-manuals/ • NGSSS manuals (Pearson): http://florida.pearsonaccessnext.com/resources-training/

  27. Resources • FDOE Assessment Webpage: • http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/ • User Guides • User guides provide users with instructions for navigating and operating the online testing systems for FSA and NGSSS administrations. • FSA User Guide Matrix – a matrix to indicate which users should read what guides: https://FSAssessments.org/resources/user-guides-and-manuals/ • FSA User Guides: https://FSAssessments.org/resources/user-guides-and-manuals/ • NGSSS PearsonAccess Next User Guide: http://florida.pearsonaccessnext.com/resources-training/ • TestNav 8 online user guide: https://support.assessment.pearson.com/display/FL/TestNav+8+-+Florida

  28. Resources • Online Systems • Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) • For managing and monitoring students taking FSA assessmentshttps://FSAssessments.org/ > TIDE • FSA Test Administration (on FSA Portal) • https://FSAssessments.org/users/test-administration.stml • PearsonAccess Next • For managing and monitoring students taking NGSSS assessmentshttp://fl.pearsonaccessnext.com • TestNav 8 • Test delivery system for NGSSS assessmentshttps://support.assessment.pearson.com/display/FL/TestNav+8+-+Florida • ComprehensiveOnline Resources • FSA Assessments (FSA Portal): https://FSAssessments.org/ • NGSSS Assessments: http://florida.pearsonaccessnext.com/ • Florida Resource Center: http://florida.pearsonaccessnext.com/resources-training/

  29. Resources • Monthly Assessment Calls • Conducted on the 4th Tuesday of each month • Prior to the call, DACs are emailed the monthly call agenda, with the call number and log-in information for the WebEx session • Follow-up notes emailed to DACs, with included presentations • Monthly Summary • Emailed to district assessment contacts monthly • Includes recap of key communications/events for the month • All emails from FDOE/Assessment for the month are compiled and attached or posted on ShareFile: https://fldoe.sharefile.com/ • File path: K-12 Administration > Communications > Monthly Emails • DACs are set up with ShareFile accounts by the FDOE Assessment group (notification for activation by email).

  30. Resources • K–12 Test Administration Team – 850-245-0513 • Susie Lee, Bureau Chief, susan.lee@fldoe.org • Jenny Black, Director, jenny.black@fldoe.org • Marilyn Bemis, Program Specialist (CBT), marilyn.bemis@fldoe.org • Robert Bowman, Program Specialist (Manuals), robert.bowman@fldoe.org • Josh Kendrick, Program Specialist (CBT), joshua.kendrick@fldoe.org • Becky Stephens, Editor (Manuals), rebecca.stephens@fldoe.org • Kath Visconti, Program Specialist (Accommodations), kath.visconti@fldoe.org • Teri Williams, Program Specialist (PBT), teri.williams@fldoe.org • DAC Colleagues (DAC list available from K–12 Administration)

  31. Glossary/Acronyms • Tests • ACCESS for ELLs – Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners • CBT– Computer-Based Test • ELA– English Language Arts • EOC– End-of-Course (Assessment) • FLKRS– Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener • FSA– Florida Standards Assessments • FSAA – Florida Standards Alternate Assessment • NAEP – National Assessment of Educational Progress • NGSSS– Next Generation Sunshine State Standards • PBT– Paper-Based Test

  32. Glossary/Acronyms • Test Administration • APS – Alternate Passing Score • AVA – Assessment Viewing Application • DAC – District Assessment Coordinator • DID – Due in District • ELL – English Language Learner • FLEID – Florida Education Identifier • IEP – Individual Education Plan • PA Next – PearsonAccess Next(also PAN) • SWD– Students with Disabilities • TA– Test Administrator • TAM – Test Administration Manual • TDS – Test Delivery System • TIDE – Test Information Distribution Engine

  33. Glossary/Acronyms • Scoring and Reporting • DAR – District Aggregated Results • DRS – District Report of Schools • DS – District Summary • DSR – District Student Results • ISR – Individual Student Report • SAR – State Aggregated Results • SRD – State Report of Districts • SRS – School Report of Students • SS – State Summary • SSR – State Student Results

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