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Testing Information 2017-2018 PTA Presentation November 2, 2017

This presentation provides information about various assessments conducted in MCPS schools for students in grades Pre-K through 5, including the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, Primary Reading Assessment, MAP-P, MAP-R and MAP-M, MISA Science, PARCC, and WIDA ACCESS for ELLs.

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Testing Information 2017-2018 PTA Presentation November 2, 2017

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  1. Testing Information2017-2018PTA PresentationNovember 2, 2017

  2. Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) The KRA provides a framework to assess what kindergarten students should know and be able to do when they enter kindergarten to ensure they are ready to learn. It provides data that teachers can use to instruct students and ensure quality early learning opportunities for children by building on the strengths of every child. September 5 – October 6, 2017

  3. Primary Reading Assessment – Grades Pre-K – 2 • An assessment tool designed to help teachers determine a student’s reading performance in terms of meeting benchmarks. • Fall September 9 – October 11 • Winter January 3 – February 1 • Spring May 4 – May 31

  4. MAP-P Measurement of Academic Progress for Primary Grades Gr. K-2 • A computer-adaptive achievement test which assesses student’s skill level on different math concepts. • Measures academic growth over time. • Administered to grades K-2 in the fall, winter, and spring. • MAP-P results identify the skills and concepts students have learned and diagnose instructional needs. • Fall Window September 11 – November 3 • Winter Window January 2 – February 16 • Spring Window April 3 – June 1

  5. MAP-R and MAP-MMeasures of Academic Progress Assessment in Reading & Math Gr. 3-5 • A computer-adaptive achievement test which assesses to student’s skill level in the different reading and mathematics achievement areas. • Measures academic growth over time. • Administered to grades 3-5 in the fall, winter, and spring. • MAP-R and MAP-M results identify the skills and concepts students have learned and diagnose instructional needs. • Schools can use this info to implement interventions to increase the likelihood of students’ scoring proficient or advanced on PARCC. • Fall Window September 11 – November 3 • Winter Window January 2 – January 24 (Grade 3) January 2 – February 16 (Grades 4-5) • Spring Window April 3 – June 1

  6. MISA SCIENCE – Grade 5 Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) is administered to all students in fifth and eighth grade in the spring. It is made up of four “units.” In each of the first three units, students will read information about three separate phenomena and answer questions about each. One question will be a constructed response question, and the other questions will be a combination of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and other technology-enabled item types. The fourth unit will be an extended phenomenon that may include a simulation. MISA Science Grade 5 March 5 – 23, 2018 (Online)

  7. Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) The PARCC assessments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and will measure the essential literacy and problem-solving skills that students need to be successful in college and careers. PARCC will test writing skills and critical thinking and problem solving skills in depth. These critical thinking skills are an integral part of the MCPS Curriculum 2.0. PARCC Performance Based Assessment English/Language Arts/Literacy and Math (0nline) Grades 3-6 April 23– May 25, 2018 May 29 – June 4, 2018 (make-ups)

  8. WIDA (Worldclass Instructional Design & Assessment)ACCESS for ELL Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)legislation, states must measure the development of the English language proficiency skills of their English language learners (ELL) in grades K-12 on an annual basis within the domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Members of the WIDA Consortium use ACCESS of ELLs to fulfill the requirement. Therefore, the primary purpose of ACCESS for ELLs is to measure English proficiency growth tied to the criteria of the WIDA Consortium’s English language Proficiency Standards, which are aligned to the academic content area standards of every WIDA state. January 8 – February 9, 2018 Make – up dates: February 12 – February 23, 2018

  9. Gifted & Talented2017-2018 Testing and Programming

  10. SIPPI, Rescreening, and New Student Screening *Written parent permission is required for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who are new students to MCPS or who are being rescreened.

  11. Step 1: Gathering Data Timeframe: September-April What data best informs us about the whole child? Data Collected from a Variety of Sources: • Classroom Performance in Reading and Mathematics • InView™ Cognitive Assessment (5 Subtests) • Parent Input Form • Staff Advocacy • Teacher Survey (Online) • Learning • Motivation • Creativity

  12. Step 2: Reviewing Data and Making Instructional Decisions Timeframe: April - May "What level of instruction is best for each child?” Diverse committee membership Discusses and advocates for students Reviews student data and MCPS considerations Uses "Discussion Guide for Observed Non-Traditional Behaviors of Students with Gifts and Talents" Makes instructional recommendations and gifted and talented identification decisions

  13. Step 3: Making Articulation Decisions Timeframe: June - August How do we ensure that every child is scheduled to best meet his or her instructional needs? • Review customized ES articulation card (myMCPS) with preloaded student data • Utilize committee instructional placement decisions and parent input to inform homeroom/ classroom placement decisions

  14. Step 4: Communicating Decisions Timeframe: June How do we help parents become partners in this process? How do we ensure the next grade level team plans with committee recommendations in mind? • Translated parent communication in 7 languages regarding instructional placement for the upcoming school year • Filed Parent Reports in all cumulative folders • End of year reports and class listings for school personnel

  15. Step 5: Monitoring Implementation Timeframe: Ongoing How do we know each child is receiving the recommended instruction? • System monitoring tools • Real-time data monitoring tools and data chats with teachers • Discussions during common planning which show evidence that identified students are receiving recommended instruction (reading and/or math)

  16. Center for Enriched Studies (Formerly known as the Highly Gifted Center) Grade 4 & 5 • CES is housed in 12 elementary schools. • Information about CES will be posted on the MCPS website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/applications.aspx • All grade 3 students will be centrally reviewed for potential candidacy for the CES rather than parents submitting an application. • Winter Measure of Academic Progress-Math (MAP-M) and Measure of Academic Progress-Reading (MAP-R) assessment will be completed by January 24, 2018, to be used for the admission review. • Once the central review is completed, schools will be notified and parents/guardians will receive a letter in early February indicating one of the following: *Their child will be considered for the CES and take an assessment. *Their child’s needs can be met at their local school with Curriculum 2.0 and enrichment is needed. • Parents/guardians, upon receiving their letter, may accept the status, decline consideration, or request consideration for the CES. Steps to be taken will be included in the letter.

  17. Centers for Enriched Studies (CES) at a Glance

  18. Centers for Enriched Studies (CES) Rationale • The Centers are designed for students whose needs cannot easily be met in their home school and are seen as outliers amongst their peers in the local school. • The centers focus on enrichment and acceleration in the areas of reading, language arts, science, and social studies utilizing above grade level materials and instructional standards from gifted research.

  19. Centers for Enriched Studies • Compacted curriculum through structured interdisciplinary units • Research skills are applied in problem-solving, inquiry, communication, and self-expression • Instruction is investigative in nature and encourages creative thought in every discipline • Curriculum includes planned explicit instruction and application of the skills in reading, writing, listening, thinking, communicating, and appropriate use of technology • Curriculum includes one Gemstone project per grade level Instructional Program

  20. Centers for Enriched Studies • Families of all Grade 3 students were informed about the centers by mail in the fall. • Information for home school or private school students is available on our website www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms • In January, all Grade 3 students will be reviewed using system surfacing and notified of eligibility to test for admission for potential programming. • Eligible students participate in an external on-line assessment and writing prompt administered in February at the student’s school.

  21. Centers for Enriched Studies • Students who demonstrate an academic need beyond their local peer group will be considered for one of the seats in the regional centers. • A committee meets to examine a variety of data sources which includes academic performance, standardized tests, local peer group, and potential for success with accelerated and enriched instruction. • Families are notified of selection results in April. **There are a limited number of seats in each program**

  22. Centers for Enriched Studies • Programs are currently housed at eight regional sites and four local sites. • Regional Centers: Lucy V. Barnsley, Chevy Chase, Clearspring, Cold Spring, Dr. Charles R. Drew, Fox Chapel and Pine Crest/Oak View • Local Centers: Spark M. Matsunaga, Piney Branch, Rachel Carson, and Stonegate [Local students only]

  23. Centers for Enriched Studies • Fall/Winter • Hold grade level team meeting with Grade 3 teachers to review students’ progress utilizing spring SIPPI committee recommendations and Universal Alert recommendations for enrichment programing • Highlight mailed parent communication documents about the program during parent teacher conference • Encourage parents attend a regional information meeting to learn more: • November 13th at John F. Kennedy HS; 7 p.m. • January 24th at Richard Montgomery HS; 7 p.m. Admissions Process and Timeline

  24. Key Points: Centers for Enriched Studies • MCPS is moving to a systemwide non-application approach to gaining entrance to the Centers for Enriched Studies (Formerly Center Program for the Highly Gifted). • • At the end of semester one, the MCPS achievement data for all Grade 3 students across will be looked at and the system will make advocations to for parents to consider potential programming in our regional or local school programs. • All parents will receive direct mailed communication from the system and will have the option to opt in/out of moving forward in the process. (Late January/ Early February)

  25. Key Points: Centers for Enriched Studies • External assessments will occur electronically in the local schools under the direction of the STC. (Mid February) • Selection will occur at the central level. (March) • Parents will be notified of results via mail. (End of March)

  26. Fall 2017The GT Screening Process Magnet and Choice ProgramsGrade 5 • Grade 5: Memo Release 10/5/2017 • MCPS is engaged in field test for the application to Takoma Park/ Eastern Magnet program similar to our elementary process highlighted above. • •At the end of quarter one, the achievement data for all Grade 5 students in the attendance boundaries to apply for either program will be looked at and the system will make advocations to parents consider potential programming for Takoma Park and/or Eastern magnet program.  (End November) • •All parents will receive direct communication from the system and will have the option to opt in/out of moving forward in the process.  (Mid December) • •External assessments will occur electronically at a centralized location or in the local schools under the direction of the STC. (January 6 (system); January 8 – 21 (local school) • •Selection will occur at the central level. (End of January) • •Parents will be notified of results. (February)

  27. Overview of Middle School Options Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/schoolchoice/ for information, application materials, and Choice forms

  28. Middle School Magnet Programs and Schools of Choice Admission Magnets Parent Application Due November 3 • Roberto W. Clemente • Humanities • Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science System Surfacing Parent information sent December 12 • Eastern: Humanities • Takoma Park: Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Choice Magnets: Middle School Magnet Consortium • Parkland: Aerospace Technology • Argyle: Digital Design and Development • A. Mario Loiederman: Creative and Performing Arts *Attendance areas for the MSMC include addresses that feed into one of the following elementary schools: Bel Pre, Brookhaven, Georgian Forest, Harmony Hills, Sargent Shriver, Strathmore, Viers Mill, Weller Road, and Wheaton Woods.

  29. Middle School Application Programs Grades 6 through 8 • Humanities and Communication Magnet Program at Eastern Middle School • Serves the Downcounty Consortium, the Northeast Consortium, B-CC, Churchill, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Sherwood, WJ, Whitman, Wootton • Mathematics, Science, Computer Science Magnet Program at Takoma Park Middle School • Serves the Downcounty Consortium, the Northeast Consortium, B-CC, Churchill, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Sherwood, Walter Johnson, Whitman, Wootton

  30. Eastern and Takoma Park Middle School Magnet Programs • Students who demonstrate an academic need beyond their local peer group will be considered for one of the seats in the regional centers. • A committee meets to examine a variety of data sources which includes: academic performance, standardized tests, local peer group, and potential for success with accelerated and enriched instruction. • Families are notified of selection results in February via mail. • Each program focuses on enrichment and acceleration in the areas of English/Social Studies/Media (Humanities) or Mathematics/Science/Computer Science. **There are a limited number of seats in each program**

  31. Middle School Application Programs Grades 6 through 8 • Upcounty Center Programs for the Highly Gifted at Roberto Clemente Middle School • Humanities and Communication • Mathematics, Science, Computer Science • Serves Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Magruder, Northwest, Poolesville, Quince Orchard, Seneca Valley, Watkins Mill • Application to apply due on November 3rd • MCPS testing January 6th • Parent notification in February 2018

  32. The application programs and application process in brief… • All programs are highly competitive, with limited seats at each site. • All Grade 5 students within the established clusters are eligible to apply. • Students spend 3 courses in magnet classes and the rest of their day in classes with local students. • The selection process considers application information, academic information, teacher recommendations, and magnet test scores.

  33. The Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) • Argyle Magnet Middle School for Digital Design and Development • A. Mario Loiederman Magnet Middle School for the Creative and Performing Arts • Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology

  34. Middle School Application Programs- Contact List • For MS programs: Contact Emily Tien, DCCAPS via Outlook or at 240-740-2551. • Contact the MS programs directly: • Roberto Clemente: 301-284-4750 • Eastern: 301-650-6654 • Takoma Park: 301-562-5220 • Argyle: 301-460-2400 • Loiederman: 301-929-2282 • Parkland: 301-438-5700

  35. Resources • Admission and Application Programs • http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/elementary/highly-gifted-centers.aspx • MSMC • http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet/

  36. It is not about a label. It is about… • Access to opportunity ― no gatekeeping, no barriers • Equity in high expectations for all students • Quality of a challenging instructional program Access + Equity + Quality = Success

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