Test Coordinator Training Spring 2014

1. Test Coordinator • Training • Spring 2014 High School Graduation Requirements

2. Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Assessment Requirements

3. Course Requirements • 4 credits ELA • 4 credits math including Algebra II or equivalent • 3.5 credits social studies including US History and Geography, World History and Geography, Government and Economics, and 0.5 credit of NM History • 3 credits science, 2 of which must be lab sciences • 1 credit physical education • 1 career cluster course, workplace readiness or non-English language • 7.5 elective credits • 0.5 – 1 credit health (starting with 2017 cohort) HS or MS

4. Timing of Courses • High School level courses may be taken by students in middle school. • Teachers must be highly qualified with appropriate certification. • Students may receive High School credit.

5. Course Requirements At least one course must be Honors (H), Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit (DC), or Distance Learning (DL).

6. Distance Learning NMAC 6.30.8: “Distance learning” means the technology and the educational process used to provide instruction for credit or for a grade when the course provider and the distance-learning student are not necessarily physically present at the same time or place. Distance learning does not include educational software that utilizes only on-site teaching.

7. Assessment Requirements Based on Statute NMSA 22-13-1-1

8. NMSA 22-13-1-1-M Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, a student shall not receive a New Mexico diploma of excellence if the student has not demonstrated competence in the subject areas of mathematics, reading and language arts, writing, social studies and science, including a section on the constitution of the United States and the constitution of New Mexico, based on a standards-based assessment or assessments or a portfolio of standards-based indicators established by the department by rule. 

9. Assessment Requirements for HS Graduation Primary Demonstration of Competency Math, Reading, Science: Pass SBA/HSGA Social Studies: Pass 1 EoC Writing: Pass 1 EoC OR 1 CCR Indicator

10. Alternate Demonstration of Competency (ADC) ADC: Provides additional opportunities for students to meet assessment requirements. ADCs include: EoCs CCR Indicators See Graduation Checklist for options and CCR cut scores.

11. Alternate Demonstration of Competency (ADC) • If students do not demonstrate competency initially, they may use cut scores for one of the following as an ADC: • ACT • PLAN • PSAT • SAT • Accuplacer • COMPASS • IB Program • AP • EoC

12. Alternate Demonstration of Competency (ADC) CCR Passing Scores were re-established 2013 for the 2017 cohort and beyond. ADC Manual contains cut scores by cohort. Updated Graduation Checklists also contain correct cut scores.

13. NMAC 6.19.7.10 ADC Rule Flexibility for 2014 “The rule…sets forth requirements for Districts at their discretion to adopt procedures for students to show alternate demonstration of competency using standards-based indicators.” “...[P]lease be cognizant that all demonstrations of competency must be aligned to standards, rigorous, and uniform across individual Districts.” 11/12/13 Memo: Graduation Requirements for Students Graduating By August 1, 2014

14. NMAC 6.19.7.10 ADC Rule Flexibility for 2014 The PED has defined ADCs that are aligned to standards, rigorous, and uniform. For Spring 2014 graduates, districts may develop their own ADCs that meet alignment and rigor requirements set forth in Rule.

15. EoCs as ADCs for High School Graduation • ADC for all subjects • Two chances to pass an ADC • Two total attempts in math, reading, science * • Three total attempts in writing and social studies * • May take during any established testing windows

16. * Flexibility for Spring 2014 GraduatesDemonstration Of Competency (DOC) • Social Studies DOC: Passed U.S. History in 2011-2012 or earlier. • Science DOC: Passed a lab science course in 2011-2012 or earlier. • Students may have 1 additional attempt on EoCs: • Reading, Math, Science: 3 administrations • Writing, Social Studies: 4 administrations

17. EoCs for High School Graduation—ADCs MATH Algebra I* Algebra II Integrated Math III Math ADC SCIENCE Biology Chemistry READING ELA III Reading ELA IV Reading SLA III Reading SOCIAL STUDIES Economics NM History U.S. Government U.S. History World History and Geog. WRITING ELA III Writing ELA IV Writing SLA III Reading Student must pass Algebra II course to use Algebra I EoC.

18. Standard Setting NEED DATA TO SET PASSING SCORES Will be conducted in March 2014 Need item data by February 14, 2014 Data sent through SOAP See Submission Guide Spring 2014

19. EoCs for High School Graduation—ADCs 2014 Graduates (H4+) 2015 Cohort and Beyond (H1, H2, H3) Cut scores established by April 2014 MATH Algebra I V1 Algebra II V2 IMP III V2 Math ADC V1 SCIENCE Biology V3 Chemistry V3 READING ELA III Reading V2 ELA IV Reading V1 SLA III Reading V1 SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. History V1 U.S. History V2 N.M. History V1 U.S. Gov. V1 Economics V1 World History V1 WRITING ELA III Writing V2 ELA IV Writing V1 SLA III Writing V1 MATH Algebra I V1 Algebra II V1 IMP III V1 Math ADC V1 SCIENCE Biology V2 Chemistry V2 READING ELA III Reading V1 SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. History V1 N.M. History V1 U.S. Gov. V1 Economics V1 WRITING ELA III Writing V1 ALL UPDATED EoCs (except US Hist. fall/winter)

20. District-Developed EoCs Districts may develop EoCs for any course for graduation purposes. Follow FULL SET OF Quality Criteria and submit for approval. http://www.ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAccountability/AssessmentEvaluation/EOC/2013/EoC%20Quality%20Criteria%20V.1.1FINALpdf.pdf

21. EoCs for High School Graduation There is no composite math/reading score for EoCs. If students do not achieve the 73 composite score on the SBA, they must take EoCs in any subject(s) in which they did not achieve a proficient score.

22. Assessment Requirements A student must attempt ALL administrations of the SBA/HSGA (H2, H3, H4 retakes) before implementing a passing EoC or other ADC score. Students may bank passing scores proactively.

23. ADC Implementation Application ONLY for students who need to use an ADC and HAVE NOT completed all required administrations of the SBA/HSGA. Two options for reporting: By student (with rationale) By rationale (with # of students)

24. Students with IEPs, 504 Plans, ELL Plans Standard Pathway: meet all established cut scores with assessment accommodations. Career Pathway: IEP team can set cut scores after initial assessment. Student must meet individualized cut score on an assessment in each content area. Ability Pathway: Take NMAPA. IEP team sets cut scores. Student must meet individualized cut score in each content area.

25. Transfer Students • Transfers in final year of HS must demonstrate competency in Reading and Math only. • All other transfers are held to same assessment requirements as NM students. • Students who passed an exit exam in • a different state may use passing scores • for all passed subjects. • Complete “Graduation Waiver” and • submit to PED (also for course waivers).

26. SPED Graduation Webinar • Archive of Special Education Webinar • Subject: Graduation Requirements for SWDs • https://regionix.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/vc_launch.pl?activity_id=szsjphz&user_id=

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