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KOSSA Training 2013-2014

KOSSA Training 2013-2014. Overview (Part I, PowerPoint) KDE:OCTE:KOSSA:10/15/2013. Purpose. To provide information on required trainings in preparation for the administration of KOSSA

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KOSSA Training 2013-2014

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  1. KOSSA Training2013-2014 Overview (Part I, PowerPoint) KDE:OCTE:KOSSA:10/15/2013

  2. Purpose • To provide information on required trainings in preparation for the administration of KOSSA • To provide a general overview and updates for Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment (KOSSA) • To provide information on currently available resources and resources that are under development

  3. Required Trainings • All staff who administer, proctor or work with KOSSA testing in any capacity must view: • KOSSA PowerPoint trainings, located at: http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/default.aspx • Part I: Overview • Part II: Before the Test (will be posted at a later date) • Part III: Administering the Test (will be posted at a later date) • Part IV: After the Test (will be posted at a later date)

  4. Required Trainings • All staff who administer, proctor or work with KOSSA testing in any capacity must view: • KDE’s Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Training for Kentucky’s Alternate Assessment, located at: http://education.ky.gov/AA/distsupp/Pages/AdminCode.aspx • A signature page shall be signed by each employee after the completion of training. These shall be retained on file by the school/district.

  5. Overview and Updates • What is KOSSA? • Kentucky Occupational Skill Standards and Assessments (KOSSA) are used as a measure of technical skill attainment for federal Perkins accountability • KOSSA is now included as a component of Kentucky’s Unbridled Learning assessment and accountability system • KOSSA includes foundational academic, employability, and occupational specific skills as identified by business and industry

  6. Overview and Updates • July 2012 – Task Force of nearly 50 business and industry partners met to review standards • Identified common foundational academic and employability standards for all KOSSA areas • Occupational standards were updated but the changes were minimal • KOSSA standards are available on the KDE website • http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/KOSSAStandardsDocs.aspx • KOSSA standards are also available in CIITS

  7. Overview and Updates • KOSSA Online scheduled to begin in 2014 • Multiple Choice Questions • Multiple Choice Scenario • Administrative Support performance component will remain a part of the assessment • Information on the administration of this component will be available at a later date • Constructed Response Scenario will no longer be a part of the assessment

  8. Overview and Updates • Test Blueprint • 120 multiple choice questions • 20 questions will be linked to multiple choice scenarios • 100 questions will be stand alone multiple choice items

  9. Overview and Updates • Multiple Choice Scenarios (MCSs) • MCSs use situations to assess higher-order thinking such as application, analysis, and evaluation • A sample will be provided as a part of the online practice test in November • Scenarios are presented and followed by a series of 3-8 multiple choice questions • Assessments may include up to 6 scenarios • The 2013-14 assessments will include scenarios based on the academic and employability standards only

  10. Overview and Updates • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) • Assessments will include 100 stand alone MCQs • 25 questions based on Academic Standards • 25 questions based on Employability Standards • 50 questions based on Occupational Standards

  11. Overview and Updates • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) • Assessments will include 100 stand alone MCQs • 25 questions based on Academic Standards • 25 questions based on Employability Standards • 50 questions based on Occupational Standards

  12. Overview and Updates • Identifying Students • Senior Preparatory Students enrolled in programs where a KOSSA is available must take the KOSSA if they are not taking an approved industry certification • Sophomore and Junior Preparatory Students who assess will not be included for accountability reporting until their senior year

  13. Overview and Updates • What is the definition of a preparatory student? • A student who has completed two career and technical education credits in a preparatory program and is enrolled in the third credit course(s).

  14. Overview and Updates • Online practice tests will be available allowing students to practice using the online testing environment and experience samples of the multiple choice scenario and stand alone multiple choice test format • More information will be provided in November • All schools must conduct an online practice session prior to the testing window to ensure system performance for your school • More information will be provided in November

  15. Overview and Updates • Use the Valid KOSSA and Industry Certification List to identify assessments associated with pathways. • http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/ValidKOSSAList.aspx • Students may only assess in areas as aligned on this list.

  16. Overview and Updates

  17. Resources

  18. Resources • All staff who administer, proctor or work with KOSSA testing in any capacity must view: • KOSSA Test Coordinators / Administrator’s Manual, located at: http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/default.aspx • The information provided in this document is supplemental to KDE’s Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Training for Kentucky’s Alternate Assessment. This manual describes procedures that must be followed before, during, and after administration of the KOSSA. (will be posted at a later date)

  19. Resources • KOSSA Frequently Asked Questions • http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/default.aspx • KOSSA Skill Standards Documents • http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/default.aspx • Career and Technical Education Program Area resources • http://education.ky.gov/CTE/ctepa/Pages/default.aspx • KOSSA Curriculum Alignment Documents • http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/default.aspx • KOSSA Online Practice Test • Under development for release in mid-November

  20. Resources Please check the KDE, KOSSA web site for additional trainings and resources throughout this transition year to KOSSA Online KOSSA PowerPoint Training II will be posted mid-November http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/default.aspx

  21. Contact Information • Pamela Moore, Office of Career and Technical Education • Email Address: Pamela.Moore@education.ky.gov • Phone Number: (502) 564-4286 ext. 4215

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