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California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

September 6, 2007 Web Cast. Administration Training. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE). CAHSEE Web Cast Presenters. Linda Hooper, Ph.D., CDE Project Manager of California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Paul Hoagland, Ed.D., ETS Director of Program Management.

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California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

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  1. September 6, 2007 Web Cast Administration Training California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

  2. CAHSEE Web Cast Presenters • Linda Hooper, Ph.D., CDE Project Manager of California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) • Paul Hoagland, Ed.D., ETS Director of Program Management CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  3. Web Cast Objectives Identify key information for the October, November, and December CAHSEE administrations: • Overview and Update • Test Dates and Scheduling Guidelines • District Coordinator Responsibilities • Security • Before Testing • Testing Variations • During Testing • After Testing • Resources • Audience Questions CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  4. New on Answer Documents • Version number: 3 digits • Accommodations and Modifications (Box 13) Signature • Grade 12-Plus (Box 27) CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  5. Other New • Braille accompanied by large-print and audio CD • Student and Grade Identification (SGID) sheets will be provided in different colors for each grade • Results within 35-40 business days • In 2008, data corrections system will produce updated aggregate reports CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  6. Other New • Security paper for student reports CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  7. Pending Regulations Changes • Unlisted accommodations, modifications: get CDE permission • Successive administrations for grade 11 • Security agreement: train examiners • Districts billed for excessive orders CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  8. Excessive Orders • Order must exceed 20% of usage • Only excess over 100 booklets count • Overage is not counted • 10% overage to district • 5% overage to schools • Calculated annually, covering all administrations CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  9. Excessive Orders Example ((80% ordered) - # scored) x cost Ordered 20,000 x .80 = 16,000 Used -10,000 6,000 x $1.08 $6,480 CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  10. Waivers and Exemptions • CDE is currently developing Web-based programs for data collection of both waivers and exemptions information • Starting in the fall, CDE will be collecting the number of students granted waivers and exemptions for 2006-07 school year • Wavier information shall be reported to CDE by December 31, 2007 • Exemption information shall be reported to CDE by February 1, 2008 CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  11. Waivers and Exemptions • Education Code Section 60851(c) permits local school boards to grant a waiver of the CAHSEE requirement to students with disabilities who take the CAHSEE using modifications and receive the equivalent of a passing score. • Education Code Section 60852.4 provides an exemption of the requirement to pass the CAHSEE for students with disabilities scheduled to receive a diploma on or before December 31, 2007 if several conditions are met. CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  12. Litigation Update • Valenzuela Settlement The settlement is contingent on the passage of AB 347. This bill is designed to ensure that students who fail to pass the CAHSEE and graduate may receive an additional two years of academic assistance from their school districts. CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  13. Opportunities to Participate • Writing field test • December 3–7 • Grade 10 only • Readers for Essays • English Teachers needed • http://www.ets.org - Scoring Opportunities • CAHSEE Scorer@ets.org • Reviewers • Content reviews in February and March • Bias and sensitivity reviews in April • DIF after each administration CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  14. 2007-08Test Dates • October 2–3, 2007 • November 6–7, 2007 • December 1 (ELA) and 8 (Math), 2007 (Saturdays) • Field Test December 3–7, 2007 • February 5–6, 2008 • March 11–12, 2008 • May 6–7, 2008 CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  15. Testing Times • Start 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. • Start later if • Non-traditional school day schedules • Test security ensured • E-mail ETS CAHSEE Support CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  16. Who Takes CAHSEE? October–December: Students in grades 11 and 12 and adults • Grade determined by district • Includes students repeating a grade CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  17. Security • Top priority • Security documents • Sign and file Security Agreement • Ensure signing of Security Affidavits by all who handle test materials • Keep materials locked • Prevent cheating • Handle irregularities: call ETS and CDE to report security breaches • Audits CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  18. Before Testing • Notify parents • Schedule and set up admins • Order and Pre-ID (oversee collection of all demographic data) • Designate and train site coordinators • Receive and inventory materials • Send materials to sites CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  19. Use CAHSEE Onlinehttp://cahsee.ets.org1-800-241-5687 • Set up test administrations • Update contact information • Order test booklets and answer documents • Upload Pre-ID files • Correct data • Download student results CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  20. Before Testing: Order and Pre-IDGrades 11, 12, and Adults • Avoid excess CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  21. http://cahsee.ets.org CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  22. Train Test Site Coordinators • Security • Train examiners, including dependent charters and NPS • Hand-gridding on answer documents • Accommodations and Modifications • Inventory and track test materials • Monitoring tests – Irregularity forms • After testing: SGIDs, packing • Important dates CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  23. Receive Test Materials • 2-4 shipments • 2 weeks before administrations • Open boxes and inventory • District box, orange label CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  24. Test Variations • Students with disabilities must be allowed to take the CAHSEE with any accommodations or modifications specified in their IEP or Section 504 Plan. • English learners must be provided with certain test variations if regularly provided in the classroom or used for assessment. CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  25. Test Variations for All Students • Extra time • Mark in test booklet • If used regularly in classroom • Furniture • Lighting, acoustics, magnification • Carrel or study enclosure • Colored overlay • Sign language for directions CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  26. Test Variations for English Learners • Directions translated • Additional supervised breaks • Separate room • Translation glossaries, word lists CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  27. Accommodations • Do not change what is tested • Requires IEP or Section 504 Plan • Large print • Braille • Audio or oral math questions • Dictate MC answers • Some assistive devices • More than one day: must notify ETS CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  28. Modifications • Change what is tested • Requires IEP or Section 504 Plan • Not pass test/not valid score • Dictionary use • Sign language for questions • Calculator for math • For AYP, student counted as participating CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  29. During Testing • Liaison between test sites, ETS, and CDE • Problem solve • Complete the Irregularities-Other form and notify both CDE and ETS for testing irregularities that involve examiners or test site • Ensure correct coding CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  30. After Testing:Correct Score CodesMark One for Each ELA and Math • R: Previously met CAHSEE requirement • S: Score • A: Absent • Z: Student sat for test, made no marks or assessed with CAPA • M: Moved CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  31. After Testing:Accommodations and Modifications • Signature that Accommodations or Modifications offered whether used or not • If used, correct code CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  32. After Testing • Receive and inventory • Answer documents • Test booklets • Audio CDs • Find missing booklets and CDs • Complete District Packing List and Security Tracking • Ensure all answer docs batched by grade with SGID; packed in scorable boxes • Call FedEx CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  33. If answer documents returned late • Late = shipped from district after Wed. following administration • Results and reports may be delayed • If materials received from districts 2nd Friday or later following administration, late processing fee charged, $450 CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  34. Correct Data • Use CAHSEE ONLINE • Deadline for 2006-07 Final corrections: November 16, 2007 • View reports with corrections immediately CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  35. CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  36. Resourceshttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp • Released Test Questions • Student Study Guides • Teacher Guides • Compendium of Remediation Models CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  37. Special Education Resourceshttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/accmod.asp • Matrix of Test Variations, Accommodations, and Modifications for Administration of California Statewide Assessments • Q & A about Test Variations • Scribe Guidelines (for scribe and sign language use) CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  38. Test Preparationhttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/ • Guidelines on Academic Preparation for State Assessments(April 2004, CDE) • Standards-based instruction • CDE resources • Test-taking strategies CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  39. Remediationhttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/admin.asp • Education Code Section 37252 - Districts must provide remediation to students in grades 7 through 12 who do not show sufficient progress toward passing the CAHSEE. • Education Code Section 37254 (Intensive Instruction and Services Grant): • $72.4 million statewide compared to $69.5 million last year. • All LEAs that apply will receive funding. • LEAs will receive up to $520 for each grade 12 student who has not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE. • Any remaining funds will be distributed to LEAs for grade 11 students. CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  40. Administration Training Materials • Presentation materials posted at: • http://www.ets.org/cahsee/ • Look under “Resources” tab • Webcasts archived at: • http://wcportal.sdcoe.net/v_h.aspLook under “CDE Test Prep” CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  41. Upcoming 2007 Informational Events • Standards and Assessment Division Update Meetings • October 9 – Sacramento Convention Center • October 16 – Ontario, DoubleTree • Policy and Evaluation Division Evaluators Meeting • November 28 – Laguna Cliffs Marriott, Dana Point • CDE and ETS Spring CAHSEE Administration Web Cast • December 14 CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  42. Need More Information? For Testing Policy and General Information CDE California High School Exit Exam Office (916) 445-9449http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/index.asp For State and Federal Accountability Programs CDE Academic and Accountability Unit (916) 319-0863http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ For Testing Materials and Logistics ETS CAHSEE Support (800) 241-5687 http://www.ets.org/cahsee/ CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

  43. Questions? Contact CAHSEE Support at 1-800-241-5687 E-mail questions to CAHSEE-Support@ets.org CAHSEE September 6, 2007 Web Cast

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