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Data and Assessment Network. May 22, 2014. Agenda. D&A Network Resources in EdModo. www.edmodo.com Join code: 68ihm6 Folders: 2014 05 22 Meeting RAN Meeting Materials State Board of Education Items. State Assessment & Accountability Updates. Smarter Balanced CAASPP NAEP & TIMMS
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Data and Assessment Network Data and Assessment Network May 22, 2014
Agenda Data and Assessment Network
D&A Network Resources in EdModo • www.edmodo.com • Join code: 68ihm6 • Folders: • 2014 05 22 Meeting • RAN Meeting Materials • State Board of Education Items Data and Assessment Network
State Assessment & Accountability Updates Data and Assessment Network Smarter Balanced CAASPP NAEP & TIMMS Accountability Data Management / CALPADS
Assessment Transition Context Data and Assessment Network
Smarter Balanced Field TestBy the Numbers • Statewide, as of May 12: • 3.4 million students had started more than 8 million field tests • Highest concurrent use to date was 185,000+ students • An online survey was distributed to 300 LEAs testing in the first window • Two-thirds were satisfied with training & resources • Two-thirds were satisfied with field test systems Data and Assessment Network
Smarter Balanced Field Test • What’s gone well • No significant technology issues • Tools, resources, trainings, and communication were generally well-received • Best practices were identified including • Order devices and ancillary equipment early • Use practice and training tests early and often • Be flexible with test schedules Data and Assessment Network
Smarter Balanced Field Test • Needs and Issues • Districts need more staff training on use of testing systems • LEAs and schools need earlier access to manuals, trainings, and the testing systems • Need fewer, simpler manuals and resources, and easier process to reset passwords • Wait times for calls to CalTAC were very long during the first two testing windows Data and Assessment Network
Smarter Balanced Field Test • What went well in your district? • How could you build on the successes to support the operational test next spring? • What problems or issues did you encounter? • What strategies could help address the issues or problems for next year? Data and Assessment Network
Smarter Balanced Achievement Level Setting • Four-stage process, September to November • Online panel open to public (registration open until September 19) at: http://smarterbalanced.measinc.com/EventCode/100614) • In-person panel: Set of about 500 educators, working in grade span groups (seeking nominations) • Vertical articulation committee: About 60 participants selected from in-person panel • Recommendations presented to governing states Data and Assessment Network
Smarter Balanced Practice Tests • Updated versions to be released May 19 • New questions and performance tasks that better mirror the range of items on the operational assessment • Will include additional embedded universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations Data and Assessment Network
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments • Comprehensive Interim Assessment (CIA) • Available late Fall 2014 as fixed form with computer adaptive version to be added later • Includes both non-performance task items and performance tasks • Scored and reported using same scales and achievement levels as summative test • Interim Assessment Blocks (IAB) • To be released late 2014 or early 2015 • Topical groupings of items • “Stoplight” reporting of student performance Data and Assessment Network
California Assessment: 2014-15 Required Assessments • CAASPP • Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments • Grades 3-8 & 11, ELA and Mathematics • STAR Science Tests (CST, CMA, CAPA) • Grades 5, 8, 10 • CAPA or CCSS-aligned alternate assessment • CAHSEE • CELDT Data and Assessment Network
California Assessment 2014-15Optional Assessments • Early Assessment Program • Smarter Balanced assessments at Gr 11 • Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments • Standards-based Test in Spanish ??? • Diagnostic Assessment at Grade 2 • State to identify / recommend suitable assessment tools by November Data and Assessment Network
CAASPP Regulations • Revised version presented to SBE May 8 • Separated out a section on designated supports for English learners • Established testing windows • 66% of instructional year for 3-8 (last 12 weeks) • 80% of instructional year for 11 (last 7 weeks) • CDE can ask districts to “fully utilize window” as well as limit interim assessments during operational window Data and Assessment Network
Alternate Assessment • National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) Phase 1 pilot • April 14-May 23 • About 150 CA districts with 350+ schools and 6000+ students • About 30 items assessing 10 grade-specific core standards, in an adaptive test design • Test administrator training included 8 online modules Data and Assessment Network
NAEP 2014-15 • Assessment window January 26 – March 6 • Operational assessments • Reading, Math, Science at 4, 8, 12 • 600 California schools, 60 students per school • Pilot assessments • Technology-based assessment start-ups in Reading, Math, Science at grades 4, 8, 12 • 500 California schools, 25 students per school • NAEP brings in all technology Data and Assessment Network
TIMMS 2014-15 • Testing window March 30 – May 29 • Grade levels and subject areas • Math and Science at grades 4 & 8 • Advanced Physics and Calculus at grade 12 • 50 countries participating • 100 California districts, about 120 schools with 40 students per school/grade Data and Assessment Network
Accountability 2014-15: API • 2013 API • 2013 Statewide & Similar School Rankings • Three-year weighted average API • New college & career readiness indicator • Exploring possibilities for SAT/ACT, AP & IB, career readiness assessments and/or CTE certifications, course-taking pathways / A-G, non-cognitive measures Data and Assessment Network
Accountability 2014-15: Title III • Elementary, middle, unified districts / LEAs / consortia: • New AMAO 1 & 2 calculations based on 2013-14 CELDT • Carry forward AMAO 3 from 2013 • High school districts / LEAs / consortia • New calculations for AMAO 1 & 2 (2013-14 CELDT) and AMAO 3 (2014 CAHSEE & CAPA) Data and Assessment Network
Accountability 2014-15: Title III Data and Assessment Network * AMAO 3 based on 2012-13 data for elementary / middle / unified, and on 2013-14 data for high school
Technology / CALPADS • Smarter Balanced Field Test a success from technology side • CALPADS will continue to be source of student demographic data for TIDE and thus for assessment & accountability reporting • Governor’s budget proposes one-time funds for technology infrastructure • Legislation proposed related to: • Attendance & truancy data in CALPADS • Military student program field in CALPADS Data and Assessment Network
Looking Ahead Data and Assessment Network
SDCOE Assessment Transition Support Data and Assessment Network Websites to Watch: www.sdcoe.net/commoncore/ www.sdcoe.net/lls/assessment/Pages/default.aspx
Getting Smarter About Common Core Assessment Conferences • 2014-15 Dates & Themes • August 11: Planning Your Assessment Year • December 16: Formative Tools and Practices • March 18: Understanding and Reporting Assessment Results • Audience: District and site administrators, teacher leaders Data and Assessment Network
Assessment Transition Study Group • 2014-15 Meeting Dates • September 19 • November 21 • February 27 • May 1 • 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. • SDCOE with videoconference to NCREC • Topics of interest? Data and Assessment Network
Data and Assessment Network Meetings • 2014-15 Meeting DatesThursdays, 2:00 – 4:00 PM • September 4 • October 30 • December 4 • January 29 • March 12 • May 21 • Planning Committee?District/LEA Co-chair? Data and Assessment Network
SDCOE Assessment & Accountability Unit • Senior Director • Assessment Team • Research & Evaluation Team • Accountability Team Data and Assessment Network
SDCOE Assessment Contacts for Now…. Data and Assessment Network Shannon Coulter, Coordinator 858-292-3593 / scoulter@sdcoe.net Karla Groth, Principal-in-Residence858-569-3104 / kgroth@sdcoe.net Ofelia Dominguez, Administrative Assistant858-292-3571 / ofelia@sdcoe.net