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MCAS and MEPA Administration Training Session

Presenters. Dan Wiener Administrator of Inclusive AssessmentJodie Zalk Coordinator of MCAS Test Administration Bob Lee Chief Data Analyst. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education . 2. Today's Agenda. Review Materials ProvidedWhat's New for 2012?Test Security and Test Adm

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MCAS and MEPA Administration Training Session

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    1. MCAS and MEPA Administration Training Session February 2012

    2. Presenters Dan Wiener Administrator of Inclusive Assessment Jodie Zalk Coordinator of MCAS Test Administration Bob Lee Chief Data Analyst Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2

    3. Today’s Agenda Review Materials Provided What’s New for 2012? Test Security and Test Administration Protocols One School’s Perspective Participation Requirements Students with Disabilities ELL Students MEPA Overview and Future Directions Reporting of Results Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 3

    4. What’s New for 2012? New tips and tools to maintain test security Participation guidelines Students in grades 11 and 12 may participate in HS STE testing for Koplik Award Post-concussion “graduated reentry plan” Changes to reporting and accountability MA is participating in three consortia PARCC, NCSC (Alternate Assessment), WIDA Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 4

    5. Test Security Requirements

    6. Why Is MCAS Security So Important? To protect the validity of test results Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 6

    7. Increased Emphasis on Test Security National level: Numerous examples of widespread cheating June 24, 2011, letter from Secretary Duncan Massachusetts: April 29, 2011, letter from Commissioner Chester

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