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Monthly DAC Webcast: May 9, 2019 - Updates on Assessments and Accountability

Join our monthly webcast to learn about the latest updates on assessments, accountability, and program standards. Get important information about field tests, on-demand writing, 100-day accountability, and more. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!

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Monthly DAC Webcast: May 9, 2019 - Updates on Assessments and Accountability

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  1. Monthly DAC WebcastMay 9, 2019 Jennifer Stafford, Director Helen Jones, Program Manager Division of Assessment and Accountability Support

  2. Agenda • Welcome • Introduction of DAAS Program Manager • Reading and Mathematics Field Test • On-Demand Writing Dictionary • 100-Day Accountability • Standards Rollout EdCasts • Questions and Answers OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  3. Grade 10 Reading and Mathematics Field Test • Over 91,000 online tests were taken within two weeks. • No district needed more than two weeks for online testing. • Accommodations window was extended for paper testing. • Preparation for the operational and future online testing. OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  4. On-Demand Writing Dictionary • Both (dictionary and thesaurus) should be available to students during the on-demand writing (ODW) section of the Grade 11 online assessment within TestNAV. • Not all students are able to access the dictionary and thesaurus. • If students are unable to access these resources during ODW, please allow students to use a physical (hard copy) of a dictionary and thesaurus. Technical staff are working on a solution.  OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  5. 100-Day Accountability • Accountability is based on a full academic year, which is any total 100 days enrolled in a school or district, including the first day of the 14-day spring summative testing window. Assistance with specific accountability questions is always available by using theAccountability Tool. • School and district staff can download a listing of the 14-day dates and testing start dates for all districts in the District Test Windows section of SDRR, to assist in determining correct accountability. OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  6. Program Standards Updates Jackie Rogers Kentucky Professional Learning Coordinator Division of Program Standards OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  7. Standards Rollout EdCast Series A series of webcasts on the implementation of newly adopted standards geared toward district and school leaders occurs on Thursdays at 9 a.m. ET. Access the live webcast by visiting the KDE Media Portal and clicking on the EdCast Video icon at the bottom of the page. The livestream will be on the home page. Questions will be answered during the webcasts using GoSoapBox with the access code OTL. If unable to participate live, the webcasts will be archived in the KDE EdCastarchives. Contact the standards team if you have any questions. Remaining Schedule: • May 9: Standards for Mathematical Practices • May 16: Architecture of Newly Revised Social Studies Standards • May 23: Interdisciplinary Literacy Practices • May 30: Alignment Considerations: Curricula, Assignments, Common Assessments OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  8. Get to Know Your Standards Learning Lab: Revised Kentucky Academic Standards for 2019-2020 • Monday, June 10, 8:30-4 CT: Christian County Middle School  • Tuesday, June 11, 8:30-4:30 ET: Louisville • Wednesday, June 12, 8:30-4 ET: East Carter Middle School • Friday, June 14, 8:30-4 ET: Lexington Convention Center OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  9. Questions and Answers • Please send questions or comments to dacinfo@education.ky.gov • Next scheduled DAC Webcast is June 13. • Thank you for your participation! OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

  10. Division of Assessment and Accountability Support OSAA:DAAS:DAC Webcast: 05092019

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