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March 28-29, 2006

March 28-29, 2006. Welcome/21 st Century Partnership. Dr. Steve Paine, State Superintendent of Schools. Opening Remarks. Dr. Jorea Marple, Assistant State Superintendent Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services. Update on NCLB and Assessment Issues. Dr. Jan Barth,

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March 28-29, 2006

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  1. March 28-29, 2006

  2. Welcome/21st Century Partnership Dr. Steve Paine, State Superintendent of Schools

  3. Opening Remarks Dr. Jorea Marple, Assistant State Superintendent Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services

  4. Update on NCLB and Assessment Issues Dr. Jan Barth, Executive Director Office of Student Assessment Services

  5. Dr. Jan BarthExecutive DirectorOffice of StudentAssessment Services

  6. Assessment Update • Assessment RFI/ RFP Release • Summative Assessment • Formative Assessment • On-Line Writing Assessment • New Alternate Assessment – Alternate Performance Task Assessment • Index System for School Improvement & School Recognition

  7. Assessment Update: To be Implemented in the 2008-2009 School Year • Assessment Request for Proposal (RFP) for Summative Assessments (Released in September) • 3-11 Writing Assessment • K-12 – Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies • K-2 summative measure • 3-8 summative measure (WESTEST) • 8th grade predictive college admission • 9-12 summative measure (WESTEST/combination with college admissions tests) • Alternate Assessment (APTA) for 1% of the severe and profound population • Modify assessment for 2% (population to be defined by Office of Special Education) • Summative Assessment will be in place for the 2008-2009 school year

  8. Assessment Update: To be Implemented in the 2008-2009 School Year • Assessment Request for Proposal (RFI) for Formative Assessments (Proposals will be released in fall 2006) • K-12 – Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies plus some high school courses • Benchmark assessment items for local school districts • Classroom assessment items and testlets for teacher use • Review of proposals will follow December 2006/or January 2007 • Professional development plan is part of proposal • Online Formative Assessment system will be in place for the 2008-2009 school year

  9. Assessment Update On-Line Writing Assessment: • Writing assessment administered each spring to 66,000 students in grades 4, 7 and 10 • Essays scored on a six-point rubric – aligned with rubrics for ACT, SAT and NAEP • Scores reflect the analytic traits of organization, Development, Sentence Structure, Word choice and Mechanics • A summative score is assigned (total of the analytic traits) • Performance levels assigned (Distinguished, Above Mastery, Mastery. Partial Mastery and Novice) • Grade 4 papers scores in the summer by West Virginia teachers • Each paper read by two teachers • Reports returned to counties in August • Online Writing Assessment for Grades 7 and 10 • Word processed essays • Computer scored • Reports returned to counties in May Note: On-Line Assessments had very few administration problems this year in terms of technology issues.

  10. Assessment Update • West Virginia School Achievement Index (WV-SAI) • An index to determine school, county and state performance using student WESTEST data (R/LA, Math, Science and Social Studies) for school improvement and school recognition • This system will determine the number of students at each of the five performance levels and create a weighted score based upon the individual student performance • The values determined from the index will be used in part to identify West Virginia schools of excellence and distinguished schools • Comparisons of one year scores to another year score will assist in determining school assessment improvement and assessment growth

  11. Assessment Update New Alternate Assessment – Alternate Performance Task Assessment • Pilot administered in 33 counties • Pilot scored and data entry completed • Performance Level Descriptors completed • Alignment Study completed • Standards Setting to determine cut scores March 25-26, 2006 • Operational to be administered May 1 – May 12, 2006

  12. Assessment Update Algebra I Pilot Project • Eight counties, seventeen schools, and approximately two-thousand students • Project is designed to increase standardization of math instruction in West Virginia • Evaluate mathematic content taught in Applied Math I, Applied Math II with Algebra I content • Increase student performance on WESTEST and ACT • Increase student accountability for mastery of Algebra I content • Four Benchmark tests were designed using all Algebra I Objectives in each Test Form, except Form 1. • Form 1 Pre-Algebra is linked to Grade 8 Mathematics objectives • Form 1 designed as a diagnostic readiness test • Each test form contains 24 multiple-choice items and two constructed response items with 3 DOK levels • Twenty-one objectives were mapped to three clusters: Pattern Relations Functions, Number Theory and Data Analysis/Probability • Eight objectives designated as emphasized objectives • Reports available immediately after completion of the class test NOTE: Project evaluation indicate the instructional assessment approach is positively received by math teachers

  13. Upcoming Federal Peer Review • Will submit the newly developedAPTA to the federal peer review April 25, 2005. • Peer Review will be May 8-12, 2006

  14. Update on Policy 2320 Dr. Kenna Seal, Executive Director Office of Education Performance Audits

  15. 5.1.1. Achievement • WESTEST grades 3-8 and grade 10. • Tests in reading/language arts and mathematics for accountability. Average of 3 years will be used if higher than current year. • Minimum N of 50. • 2 years not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in the same subject for Temporary Accreditation designation. • Safe Harbor Provision.

  16. 5.1.1. Achievement-Starting Points • Separate for reading/language arts and mathematics. • Established at elementary, middle, and high school by subject. • Statewide starting point. • Based on percent of students at mastery (proficient) or above. • 20 percent school by enrollment.

  17. 5.1.1. Achievement-Starting Points • Recalculated in 2005 by averaging with 2004 data. • Starting point becomes AYP. • Rank top to bottom proficient according to enrollment (all schools by programmatic level and by subject area). • Add total enrollment and multiply by 0.2 to identify school up 20% for starting point. • Annual measurable objectives and intermediate goals established. • All students proficient by 2013-2014.

  18. 5.1.1. Achievement-Small Schools • Less than 50 in All Students category. • Average scores over 3 years.

  19. 5.1.1. AchievementK-2 Accountability • 3rd grade feeder scores or • On-site review every 3 years

  20. 5.1.2. Participation Rate • 95% of all students, including students in each subgroup, participate in the WESTEST in the current year or three year average. • Significant medical emergency exemptions with proper superintendent documentation. • Continuous enrollment from the fifth instructional day to the spring testing window.

  21. 5.1.3. Attendance Rate • Elementary and middle school attendance rate at or above 90% or improving. • Exclusions include: -Excused student absences. -Students not in attendance due to disciplinary measures. -Absent students for whom attendance director has pursued judicial remedies. -Productive and Safe Schools Act. -School bus transportation interruptions.

  22. 5.1.4. Graduation Rate • High schools at or above 80% or improving. • Excludes GED. • Regular diploma. • Definition: Total number of 4 year graduates divided by the sum of the total number of 4 year graduates plus the dropouts for the 4 years of high school for this class of graduates.

  23. Safe Harbor • Applied in 2005. • Decrease by 10% students not proficient. • Make progress on the other indicators or above target for each subgroup.

  24. New Changes • District AYP must be out at all three levels for identification as improvement status.

  25. New Changes • LEP students will have scores counted for two years following their exit as LEP. • LEP committee will determine standard number of years for graduation.

  26. New Changes • Participation rate exemptions for students with significant medical emergencies.

  27. New Changes • Full academic year from 5th instructional day to spring testing window.

  28. New Changes • Uniform averaging for both grades and years. 2006 will average the past three years and compare with current – Highest score will be used.

  29. New Changes • 2006 safe harbor will also average three years and compare with current year.

  30. New Changes • Participation rates will be averaged over three years or use current year whichever is higher.

  31. Annual Measurable Objectives

  32. School Accreditation Status • Exemplary Accreditation • Full Accreditation • Conditional Accreditation • Temporary Accreditation • Seriously Impaired

  33. Exemplary Accreditation Issued to a school when a school’s performance and progress meet or exceed the standards adopted by the West Virginia Board of Education.

  34. Exemplary Accreditation • All schools will be ranked by the percent proficient in each subject (reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies) including the writing assessment. The schools earning the top combined ranking will be eligible for the next step of ranking on a student achievement index. All students in each school will be ranked by a student achievement index in each subject of reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies on the WESTEST and writing assessment with progressive weighting for scores at each performance level (.25 for Below Mastery, .5 for Mastery, .75 for Above Mastery, and 1.0 for Distinguished) and aggregated for a total ranking. The top ten percent weighted ranking for elementary, middle, and high schools will be eligible as Exemplary. • Student attendance rate at or above 94% • Student graduation rate is at or above 85% • At least 55% of graduates declare their intent to enroll in college or other post-secondary education (2005) • At least 5% of students successfully complete Advanced Placement, dual credit, or honors classes

  35. Appeals Procedure • Resolution within 30 days. • Accuracy of data. • 5 days from receipt of impending designation. • 3 levels ending at West Virginia Board of Education level.

  36. Further Information • Telephone (304) 558-3788 FAX (304) 558-2405 • Email Kenna R Seal, Director: kseal@access.k12.wv.us • Email Donna Davis, Deputy Director: dndavis@access.k12.wv.us • Email Allen Brock, Coordinator: adbrock@access.k12.wv.us • Website: http://oepa.state.wv.us

  37. Exemption Schools/Status of Mountaineer Challenge Academy Karen Larry, Executive Assistant to the State Superintendent Office of the State Superintendent

  38. WVEIS NCLB Reporting Nancy Walker, Executive Director Division of Research, Technology and Professional Services

  39. Update on Title III and ESL Students Dr. Amelia Courts, Executive Director International Schools/ESL

  40. Assessing Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students’ Achievement Assessment Directors Update March 27, 2006 http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us

  41. QUIZ • 85% • 77% • 73% • 68% What percent of LEP students “made progress” on the 2005 WESTELL?

  42. QUIZ • 85% • 77% • 73% • 68% What percent of LEP students “made progress” on the 2005 WESTELL?

  43. QUIZ What criteria must an LEP student meet in order to “Exit” LEP status? • Score of Level 5 on WESTELL • Score of Level 5 on WESTELL + Mastery on WESTEST RLA • Score of Level 5 on the WESTELL + 2 years score of Mastery on WESTEST RLA • Two years’ score of Level 5 on WESTELL + Mastery on WESTEST RLA

  44. QUIZ What criteria must an LEP student meet in order to “Exit” LEP status? • Score of Level 5 on WESTELL • Score of Level 5 on WESTELL + Mastery on WESTEST RLA • Score of Level 5 on the WESTELL + 2 years score of Mastery on WESTEST RLA • Two years’ score of Level 5 on WESTELL + Mastery on WESTEST RLA

  45. QUIZ What is the difference between the WVEIS preslug for the WESTEST and the WVEIS preslug for the WESTELL? • The date its collected • The exit criteria of the student • The students’ proficiency level • Nothing

  46. QUIZ What is the difference between the WVEIS preslug for the WESTEST and the WVEIS preslug for the WESTELL? • The date its collected • The exit criteria of the student • The students’ proficiency level • Nothing

  47. OVERVIEW WESTEST 2005 Results LEP participation in 2006 WESTELL 2005 Results Impact Study 2006 Timelines

  48. WESTEST- 2005 Math Results Grade/Grade Span Students Proficient & Advanced # % 3 17 89 4 27 93 5 23 85 6 27 90 7 16 89 8 16 94 H.S. 11 79

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