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2014 Fall DAC Training. Regulation Updates 703 KAR (5:080) 703 KAR (5:070). Update. Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Regulations updated and became effective in May 2014 Fall testing begins under new regulations Find links and documents for the Regulations
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2014 Fall DAC Training Regulation Updates 703 KAR (5:080) 703 KAR (5:070)
Update • Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Regulations updated and became effective in May 2014 • Fall testing begins under new regulations • Find links and documents for the • Regulations • Training PowerPoints • Training Videos http://education.ky.gov/AA/distsupp/Pages/AdminCode.aspx KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/2014
2014 Updates 703 KAR (5:080) Administration Code KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/2014
Important changes • Added wording to indicate the training should include interaction and that materials are provided on the KDE website or can be locally developed (Appropriate Practices) • All persons involved with testing must sign a nondisclosure form to be maintained in the district (Test Security) • Added language around the release of data, embargo timelines and data review (Proper Reporting of Student Data and Nonacademic Indicators) KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/2014
Important changes (Part 2) • Clarified language allowing test prep courses and/or activities that use Kentucky’s content standards to help plan improved instruction and provide feedback to students (Test Preparation and Student Motivation/Rewards) • Clarified language around the use of electronic devices (Test Security) • Changed language to reflect ones ‘participation’ in training and being held professionally accountable for one’s action (Signature Page) KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/2014
2014 Updates 703 KAR (5:070) Inclusion of special Populations KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/2014
Important changes • Clarification around students who are selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) testing • Two sections added (General Conditions for Using Accommodations) to offer some basic guidelines that accommodations shall meet • Student initiated • Technology considered first • Transitional strategies • District plan to fade over time (when appropriate) • Access to general curriculum KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/2014
Important Changes (Part 2) • Removal of Prompting/Cueing Notebooks • Addition of 3x5 notecard under Manipulatives for graphic organizers • Paraphrasing limited to directions only • Extended time further defined KDE:OAA:DSR: km: 8/21/2014