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ISTEP+ Pretest Workshop Spring 2013

ISTEP+ Pretest Workshop Spring 2013. Agenda. Operational ISTEP+ Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pilot and Validation Sites ISTEP+ Paper/Pencil ISTEP+ Online Return of Results Online Reporting Parent Network ISTAR Assessment IMAST Assessment LEP Students Ethical Testing Practices

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ISTEP+ Pretest Workshop Spring 2013

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  1. ISTEP+ Pretest WorkshopSpring 2013

  2. Agenda • Operational ISTEP+ • Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 • Pilot and Validation Sites • ISTEP+ Paper/Pencil • ISTEP+ Online • Return of Results • Online Reporting • Parent Network • ISTAR Assessment • IMAST Assessment • LEP Students • Ethical Testing Practices • Questions & Answers

  3. Test Windows • March 4 – 13 • ISTEP+ Applied Skills (Paper/Pencil and Online) • April 29 – May 8 • ISTEP+ Multiple-Choice Paper/Pencil • IMAST • April 29 – May 10 • ISTEP+ Multiple-Choice Online • May 6 – 17 • CoreLink Online

  4. Applied Skills: Online, Paper/Pencil Applied Skills Online: Online ELA and SS ONLY Math and Science – custom “partial” paper/pencil booklet Applied Skills Paper/Pencil: Gr. 3-8: one single student test booklet Students MUST use the same correct book for ALL sessions What if two books are used (TCM) Avoid Undetermined test results! Multiple-Choice: Online, Paper/Pencil Multiple-Choice Online: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies Multiple-Choice Paper/Pencil: Insufficient Technology / Accommodation ONLY Gr. 3 one single test booklet Gr. 4-8 two booklets Test booklet Answer booklet Students MUST use the same answer book for ALL sessions Avoid Undetermined test results! Gridded Responses / Calculator Usage begins in Grade 6 Operational ISTEP+

  5. All Students, Grades 3-8 • Same rules apply • Who participates, accommodations, security • IMAST participation (April/May window) • Critical – do not take ISTEP+ in IMAST content area(s) (Applied Skills and Multiple-Choice Assessments) • Avoid Undetermined test results! • Results have consequences for students, schools, and corporations • Remediation, accountability • Science and Social Studies required • Applied Skills images and Applied Skills items released via the web

  6. Student Test Number (STN) • Every test MUST have an STN • STN is critical for matching students across test windows (AS, MC) • Undetermined and accountability concerns • Results are dependent on matching student records (AS, M/C) • If you do not have a barcode label for paper/pencil, bubble! • One STN per student (stays with student) • Schools required to supply missing STNs • Used to calculate participation rate • Every Undetermined score will count as a “Not Participating” student • Schools must account for every student not tested—keep records now to prepare for the DOE-NT collection.

  7. Book II (Pilot) and Validation Sites • Book II Sites (Pilot) • Applied Skills window ONLY; Paper/Pencil ONLY • Selected schools; required participation • Early pickup of test materials (by school) • March 15 • GREEN label • Validation Sites • Multiple-Choice window ONLY; Online and Paper/Pencil • Critical to verifying the equating process • Selected schools; required participation • Early pickup of paper/pencil test materials (by school) • May 10 • TAN label

  8. DOE-TL Barcode File: Paper/Pencil and Online • Period 1 Barcode file submitted Dec. 10 – Jan. 16 • Labels delivered Feb. 15-19 in Applied Skills TC Kits • Period 2 Barcode file submission Feb. 25 – March 8 • Via STN site • Any students who were not submitted in Period 1, including: • Students new to the school • Additional IMAST students, based on Case Conference Committee decisions for students that were not submitted in Period 1 • Labels delivered April 15-16 in Multiple-Choice TC Kits • Paper/Pencil (due to insufficient technology/accommodation) • IMAST • Barcode files used to “populate” ISTEP+ Online (AS, MC)

  9. ISTEP+ Paper/Pencil: Barcode Labels • Review Barcode Label “rules” in the Test Coordinator’s Manual (TCM) • SIQ #3 - #8 • Not all data on the label; see the roster for details • Bubble for all “new” students without labels • Use ONLY labels for the Spring 2013 test administrations • Destroy all unused labels after Multiple-Choice test (May) • Students’ names MUST also be on the tests written in the students’ own handwriting!

  10. Applied Skills Dec. 10 – Jan. 16 Period 1 Barcode File Feb. 11-15 Test Materials Delivery Feb. 15-19 Test Coordinator Kits (include Period 1 Barcode Labels) Feb. 27 Last day to report shortages (TMA opens 2/15) www.ctb.com/ March 15 Mandatory pickup date for ALL Book II schools; GREEN label March 18-26 Scheduled pickups for corporations and nonpublic schools; YELLOW and BLUE labels Multiple-Choice Feb. 25 – Mar. 8 Period 2 Barcode File Via STN site Include any new students and additional IMAST students April 3-12 Test Materials Delivery April 15-16 Test Coordinator Kits (Per. 1 & 2: ISTEP+ and IMAST Barcode Labels) April 23 Last day to report shortages www.ctb.com/(TMA opens 4/11) May 10 Mandatory pickup date for ALL Validation schools; TAN label May 13-15 Scheduled pickups for corporations and nonpublic schools; PURPLE and BLUE labels (very tight schedule—no extensions!) ISTEP+ Paper/Pencil: Calendar February 15 – Predetermined Pickup Schedule posted: IDOE-TCC and www.ctb.com/istep

  11. ISTEP+ Paper/Pencil: Large Print & Braille • Shipped directly to TC • Know how to process documents • See Appendices in TCM • Avoid Undetermined results! • Non-Standard Responses (NSR) • Use pastel paper (computer-generated) • Insert document(s) in front of the back cover • Keep a copy in a secure location (principal’s office) • Documentation • At top of CG response and on School/Group List • CGR bubble on front of test booklet

  12. ISTEP+ Paper/Pencil: Materials Return • SAVE YOUR BOXES!! (ISTEP+ and IREAD-3) • Return in correct boxes - do not mix (Blue; Gold) • Please read directions!  (TCM and posters) • “Things To Remember” (TCM) • How will you account for every test document? • ALL student test documents must be returned • Teacher names must match exactlyon: • Group Information Sheet (GIS) and • School/Group List (SGL) • All three counts must match (GIS, SGL, actual documents) This is a critical issue with regard to turnaround time for results!

  13. ISTEP+ Paper/Pencil: Packing & Shipping • ISTEP+: Use “Stack Cover Cards” and Paper Bands • Please read directions, TCM • IREAD-3: Use envelopes • Unique Barcode Shipping Labels (by school) • Be sure to use the correct shipping labels and boxes for each test!! (ISTEP+, IREAD-3)

  14. IREAD-3: Gold-and-white box • Blue-and-white box used for paper/pencil tests: • Applied Skills • Multiple-Choice (Insufficient Technology / Accommodation only) • IMAST

  15. Applied Skills Dec. 10 – Jan. 16 Period 1 Barcode File Feb. 15 AS Online Examiner’s Manual Delivery Feb. 15-19 Test Coordinator Kits (include Period 1 Barcode Labels) Feb. 18 AS Content Release and Pre-assigned Practice and Operational Tests Feb. 25 – March 13 AS Online Practice Test Window Multiple-Choice Feb. 25 – Mar. 8 Period 2 Barcode File Include any new students and additional IMAST students March 8 MC Online Examiner’s Manual Delivery March 15 MC Content Release and Pre-assigned Practice Tests March 18 – May 10 MC Online Practice Test Window April 1 MC Pre-assigned Operational Tests April 15-16 Test Coordinator Kits (IMAST and ISTEP+ P/P Barcode Labels) ISTEP+ Online: Calendar • Test Administration System (TAS) Trainings • February 20 – April 16 • 5 Regional (onsite sessions) & 15 Webinars • Optional 7 Pre-Administration Q&A • Sessions • CoreLink: • Early April – Content Release and Pre-assigned • Practice/Operational Tests • April 15-16 Online Examiner’s Manual Delivery • May 6-17 CoreLink Test Window

  16. ISTEP+ Online: Overview • Applied Skills: ELA and Social Studies ONLY • Multiple-Choice: Extended window (April 29 – May 10) • List of schools with testing online status posted www.ctb.com/istep • Test Administration Trainings (TAS) • Train-the-Trainer: February 20 – April 16 • Required Session: Regional (onsite) or Webinar • Optional: Pre-Administration Q&A Sessions • Practice Test Required • 2 opportunities scheduled per student; at least 1 required

  17. ISTEP+ Online: iPads • iPads for Multiple-Choice Online (and CoreLink) only • iPad 2 or later • iOS 6 or later • iTunes Store “OAS IN” • Expected availability week of February 11 • Watch for more information from CTB • “Guided Access” MUST be enabled • Android tablets supported next year • (10-inch class) • More info & WebEx posted www.ctb.com/istep

  18. ISTEP+ Online: Details • Accommodations must be assigned • Scheduling • All students in a class complete test session on the same day • Critical changes for 2013 • Display of “Not Testing” • Confirmation of “Do Not Score” • EVERY one of these must be documented!!!

  19. Oklahoma Online Program Overview ISTEP+ Online: CTB Web Portal www.ctb.com/istep a k Test and Technology Coordinator Support Materials General information about the tests Single Sign-on Access Demo TAS Website Access Report testing problems to CTB News and Information Community forum access Contact details to reach theHelp Desk Scrolling News Ticker b c g e d a b h f g c d i h i e f j j k

  20. Looking Ahead C3 ISTEP+ Online: Enhancements

  21. ISTEP+ Online: Student Testing Tools

  22. ISTEP+ Online: Student Testing Accommodations

  23. ISTEP+ Online: Pre-Assigned Test Sessions ISTEP+ Applied Skills and IREAD-3 Spring

  24. ISTEP+ Online: Pre-Assigned Test Sessions ISTEP+ Multiple-Choice

  25. ISTEP+: Experience Online Testing , Practice Test • URL: http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/assessment/

  26. ISTEP+ Online: Marking a Test Session “Do Not Score” Click the Toggle DNS (Do Not Score) button, which is activated after highlighting the student record.

  27. ISTEP+ Online: Mark a Student as “Moved/Not Testing” Indicating students who will not test

  28. Results: Online Reports • All reports via Indiana Online Reporting System (INORS) • Corporation- and school-level • Secure site with unique passwords • Contains FERPA-protected data! (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) • Teacher Access • Determined by GIS and SPN/Online teacher groups • Available 24/7 • Student-level data, end of May • Summary-level data, June • One paper copy of Student Report and Label (June)

  29. Results: Details • Science: Grades 4, 6 • Late June: ISTEP+ and IMAST Science Cut Score Setting • Late August: INORS Reports and Applied Skills Images available • Late August: Student Reports and Labels delivered • Late September: Rescore Window • October: Rescore reports arrive ELA, Math, Social Studies: Grades 3-8 ELA, Math Grades 5, 7 Social Studies • End of May: INORS Reports and Applied Skills Images available • June 7: Student Reports and Labels delivered • End of May/mid-June: Rescore Window • Late July/Early August: Rescore reports arrive

  30. Results: Parent Network • Online parent access • Parents can see test results “over time” (multiple years) • Invitation Codes sent to May “testing schools” • Distribute upon receipt • Applied Skills Images linked to results in PN • Parent review of student response • Parent RequestRequiredfor Rescore • Parent / school staff collaborate • School to document and submit rescore request

  31. Parent Network

  32. ISTAR: Indiana’s Alternate Assessment • Indiana Standards Tool for Alternate Reporting • ISTEP+ or ISTAR • All students must participate in assessment; Case Conference Committee decision to use ISTAR • Referenced to Indiana Standards; will NOT lead to diploma • March 1 – April 30 window; Web-based system • Requires use of STN • Teacher ratings; cut scores (Pass+, Pass, Did Not Pass) • Federal Regulation • Sets a 1% limit for corporations & state on students who can be “proficienton Alternate Standards” for accountability • No limiton the number of students who canparticipatein ISTAR It is important for each student to participate in the most appropriate assessment for that student.

  33. IMAST: Indiana’s Modified Assessment • Indiana Modified Achievement Standards Test • Grades 3-8; E/LA, Math, Science, Social Studies • Students on-track to receive a diploma • Eligibility criteria • Case Conference Committee decision by February 28 • Collecting student counts (no survey this year) • Include students in DOE-TL Barcode submissions • Multiple-Choice Format – April/May window ONLY • Critical – do not take ISTEP+ in IMAST content area(s) (AS, M/C) • Avoid Undetermined test results! • No limiton the number of students taking IMAST It is important for each student to participate in the most appropriate assessment for that student.

  34. English Learners/LEP Students • All EL students MUST take ISTEP+ • Except those enrolled in US schools < 1 year • Enrolled after March 1, 2012 to be <1 year • MAY substitute LAS Links for ISTEP+ E/LA • Corporation-wide decision! • Must take Math and • Science (4 & 6) • Social Studies (5 & 7) • Accommodations (refer to Appendix C)

  35. Accommodations for Special Education and LEP students • Appendix C in the Indiana Assessment Program Manual • Outlines the standard accommodations for students with an IEP, Section 504 Plan, ILP or Nonpublic Service Plan • Non-Standard Assessment Accommodation • One NOT identified in the Indiana Assessment Program Manual • Deadline to submit based on dates listed on the Request for Non-Standard Assessment Accommodation form • Must be approved by the Office of Student Assessment • Note:Request for paper test during Online administration = non-standard

  36. Ethical Testing Practices: Overview/Highlights • Indiana Assessment Program Manual – Chapter 10 • The basis for local training • Test security and integrity training prior to actual test window represents a review; highlight areas of critical importance. • Formal Training for Staff • To administer the assessment, staff MUST have • participated in security training (at the beginning of the school year). • signed the Indiana Testing Security and Integrity Agreement. • received training regarding specifics of test administration (mechanics). • Policy requirement • Every school corporation and school (public, charter, nonpublic, and Choice) MUST have a test security policy.

  37. Ethical Testing Practices: Preparing for the Test • Review and approve materials used to prepare students • Provide training for staff (classroom practices, test administration) • Acceptable teacher practices: prior to, during, and after the test • Appropriate test administration policies/practices (mechanics) • Specifics regarding test security and integrity • Assign test examiners and proctors • Review examiner qualifications

  38. Ethical Testing Practices: Ensuring Examiner Readiness • Examiner’s Manual: secure document • Access to Examiner’s Manual (EM) • Staff may retain EM in a secure location after orientation session • Access to assessment books (student documents) • NOadvance access to actual student test documents • Usernames, passwords and access codes • Same level of security as test books

  39. Ethical Testing Practices: Administering the Test • Administer test sessions in order • Examiners/Proctors must monitor test sessions • Reminder: no cell phones (students and adults) • Examiners/Proctors should not use a student’s keyboard except in the case of a scribe. • If a concern arises regarding an item…. • Refer to the item by content area, test session, and item number • NEVER make a copy or email the item (even to IDOE)! • Unannounced security audits (IDOE due diligence)

  40. Ethical Testing Practices: Materials Security • CTCs and STCs MUST: • Control secure storage, distribution, administration, and collection of test documents/materials • Inventory and track materials, including Test Tickets • Critical:Daily sign-in/sign-out system for paper tests • Ensure that no test items are copied from a computer screen or by using a copy machine • Return all used and unused test materials

  41. Ethical Testing Practices: Security Violations – Part 1 • Communicate security policy, ethical practices, consequences • Provide a way for students and staff to report concerns and insure rights of those involved • Establish a process to investigate irregularities, concerns, complaints • Report security violations to the Assessment Office • Appendix B:Testing Irregularity Report form (send via fax) • Note: “Testing Concerns & Security Violations Report” designed for use by parents or other concerned individuals

  42. Ethical Testing Practices: Security Violations – Part 2 • It is a violation of test security to: • Give students access to test questions in advance • Coach students in any way during the test • Copy, reproduce, or use in any manner any portion of a secure test document for any reason • Alter answer documents during or after testing • Score student responses on the assessment Refer to Chapter 10 of the Indiana Assessment Program Manual for more details.

  43. What if… • If in doubt call the ISTEP+ office! (317-232-9050) • A number of events can occur; time is of the essence! • Document (Write it down at the time!) • Sample issues/concerns: • Test material issues • Test irregularities • Student or adult cheating • Student illness • Interruption to testing • Exposure of items • Acts of nature • Inappropriate testing practices

  44. Assessment Resources • Visit www.doe.in.gov/achievement/assessment • ISTEP+ Blueprints; Item Samplers; Instructional/Assessment Guidance • Diagnostic Assessments • And more! • Test Coordinator Corner (TCC) • Information specific to TCs • Electronic copies of TCM and other resources • Located in Learning Connection community • IDOE - Test Coordinator Corner • For CTCs and nonpublic/charter/Choice STCs

  45. Contact Information • ISTEP+ Office • Telephone 317-232-9050; Toll Free 888-544-7837 • Fax 317-233-2196 • Web site www.doe.in.gov/achievement/assessment • Email istep@doe.in.gov • Karen Stein, Spec. Programs Asmt. Specialist kstein@doe.in.gov • CTB / Indiana Help Desk • Telephone 800-282-1132 • ISTEP+ Online – Option 2 • Fax 800-282-0266 • Email ctb_istep_helpdesk@ctb.com • CTB ISTEP+ Web Portal www.ctb.com/istep • ISTAR – Office of Special Education 317-232-0570 • EL/LEP – Office of English Learners 317-232-0555

  46. Questions?Thank you for participating! 

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