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Mississippi MAP-A 2015-16 Regional Train-the-Trainer

This training session, presented by Questar Assessment, Inc., provides an overview of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment in Mississippi. Key dates, important websites, and communication channels are discussed.

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Mississippi MAP-A 2015-16 Regional Train-the-Trainer

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  1. Mississippi MAP-A 2015-16 Regional Train-the-Trainer Presented by Questar Assessment, Inc.

  2. Introductions • Mississippi Department of Education • Bobby Richardson – Office of Student Assessment • Sharon Prestridge – Special Populations Coordinator • Stacey Todd – Professional Development Coordinator • Questar Assessment, Inc. (QAI) • Mark Phipps – Program Manager • Tara Cluka – Associate Program Manager • Randy Langton – Sr. Director of Program Management • Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Consortium (facilitated by CETE at the University of Kansas)

  3. Logistics for Today’s Training • Registration • Questar folder contains overall agenda, 2015-16 key dates, DLM handouts and DLM mini-agendas • Question and Answers – note cards have been provided/are available to list out specific questions • MS Specific Details for Training • Communication • Key Dates • Breaks – mid-morning, lunch, and afternoon

  4. Important Websites • Mississippi page on the DLM website • http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/mississippi • DLM Moodle Training Site • http://training.dynamiclearningmaps.org/login/index.php • Educator Portal (DLM Online Admin Site) • https://educator.cete.us/AART/logIn.htm • KITE Testing Site (Student Test Site) • Loaded to testing devices

  5. Communication DLMSERVICE DESK • For questions regarding the online testing system or for additional assistance, please • Contact the Service Desk at 1-855-277-9751 (toll-free) or DLM-support@ku.edu. • The Service Desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time. • During your state’s spring testing window, the Service Desk is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central

  6. Communication MDE • For assistance with policy related questions or if needing assistance with urgent testing situations (escalating) QAI • Is the mediator between MDE and DLM on escalation situations or in cases where a user is not receiving appropriate support • Will also distribute important or key information regarding the DLM site

  7. Key Dates

  8. Key Dates

  9. Key Dates

  10. Key Dates * Exact Date(s) TBD

  11. Important Websites • Mississippi page on the DLM website • http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/mississippi • DLM Moodle Training Site • http://training.dynamiclearningmaps.org/login/index.php • Educator Portal (DLM Online Admin Site) • https://educator.cete.us/AART/logIn.htm • KITE Testing Site (Student Test Site) • Loaded to testing devices

  12. Mississippi page - DLM website • http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/mississippi • ELA and Math Blueprints • User file and Roster file layouts • Practice Activities and Released Testlets

  13. Mississippi page - DLM website • Tech Liaison Manual – for installing KITE system • Data Steward Manual – for all data tasks • Coordinators Manual • Test Administrator Manual • Accessibility Manual • Updated as of 1/8/16 and available on the MS page

  14. DLM Moodle Training Site • http://training.dynamiclearningmaps.org/login/index.php • All materials needed for completing the facilitated training in the local setting will be posted to the DLM Moodle Training site • Access to the Moodle site was generated based off of the Train-the-Trainer registration

  15. DLM Moodle Training Site • All materials needed for completing the facilitated training in the local setting are posted on the Moodle Training site • Access to the Moodle site was generated based off of the Train-the-Trainer registration • http://training.dynamiclearningmaps.org/login/index.php • Username: email address - sample@msk12.org • Password: everything before the @symbol

  16. Educator Portal (DLM Online Admin Site) • Educator Portal • https://educator.cete.us/AART/logIn.htm • Where data is facilitated and housed for testing • User files and Roster files loaded and managed at this site - directions to complete are in the Data Steward Manual (begins on page 81) • Data Verification and Revisions

  17. KITE Testing Site (Student Test Site) • If District A does not exit the student before District B enrolls the student, then testlets will not be generated. District/School A must exit the student in order for testlets to generate. • Once a student begins a testlet, they must complete it in one setting, otherwise the data will not be saved

  18. Question and Answers • Thank you for your time today! • Please capture your questions on the provided note cards – This will allow QAI to have access to the questions in the field

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