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Get information on accessing, interpreting, and using the 2019 NSCAS Alternate score reports and data files. Find key dates, instructions, and helpful resources for districts, schools, and administrators.
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2019 NSCAS Alternate Score Reports & Data Files
Agenda • Key Dates • Accessing Reports and Data Files in the DRC INSIGHT Portal (eDIRECT) • Interpreting Summary Reports • Using the District Data File
Key Dates • June 17 – PRELIMINARYNSCAS Alternate District Data Files available on DRC INSIGHT Portal (eDIRECT) —EMBARGOED until public release of scores • July 22 – FINALNSCAS Alternate District Data Files and Reports available on the DRC INSIGHT Portal—EMBARGOED until public release of scores • August 5 – Printed Individual Student Reports delivered to districts
Final Reports & Score Resolution • After reviewing preliminary District Data Files posted June 17, districts have the opportunity to submit changes to student demographics and Not Tested Codes to NDE until June 28 FINAL REPORTS & DATA FILES REFLECT THESE CHANGES
Accessing Reports & Data Files • https://www.drcedirect.com/all/eca-portal-ui/welcome/NE • Public Welcome Page • Logging on
Accessing Reports & Data Files • District Assessment Contacts’ accounts already in place • eDIRECTAllApplicationsUser Management
Accessing Reports & Data Files • District, School, and Test Administrator roles • Questions about how to assign others permissions to access Reports in eDIRECT? • Contact DRC Nebraska Customer Service • Call Toll Free (866) 342-6280 • necustomerservice@datarecognitioncorp.com
Important Documents related to Reports • General InformationDocuments2018-2019 NSCAS Alternate • 2019 NSCAS Alternate Reports Interpretation Guide • 2019 NSCAS Alternate District Student Data File Layout 2018-2019 NSCAS Alternate
Accessing Reports & Data Files • All ApplicationsReportDeliveryView Reports • Administration, District, and School dropdowns • Report dropdown • Show Reports button 2018-2019 NSCAS Alternate
Accessing Reports & Data Files • Action columnOpen PDF • Action columnSave PDF • Download Reports button 2018-2019 NSCAS Alternate
Accessing Reports & Data Files • District Reports • District Data File • District Achievement Level Summary • District Student Roster • Individual Student Reports (ISRs) • Available in electronic format in the DRC INSIGHT Portal on July 22 • Printed copies of the ISR delivered to districts August 5 • Printed version 11 x 17 (folded to 8-1/2 x 11)
Interpreting Summary & Individual Reports • Summary Data for Small Groups • Use caution when student identity could be easily inferred from summary data • With fewer than 10 students, inferences from the achievement level percentages are not reliable • The Footnotes
Using the District Data File • 2019 NSCAS Alternate District Student Data File Layout • File is in CSV format • Downloading & filtering • Transferring data to local student information systems
Questions & Answers • Nebraska Customer Service • Call Toll Free - (866) 342-6280 • Fax - (763) 268-2540 • email • necustomerservice@datarecognitioncorp.com • 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. CST