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WWW Dot Accountability. Presenters: Brian Swiger Operations Consultant and Website Manager Iris Garner, Ph.D. NAEP Coordinator. Objectives. Tour Accountability website Learn site navigation Explain design of site Look at page layouts Explore individual pages See what’s new
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WWW Dot Accountability Presenters: Brian Swiger Operations Consultant and Website Manager Iris Garner, Ph.D. NAEP Coordinator
Objectives • Tour Accountability website • Learn site navigation • Explain design of site • Look at page layouts • Explore individual pages • See what’s new • Let’s go on a road trip!
Getting Started • The NCDPI public website • ncpublicschools.org • We Are DPI video
Preparing for the Adventure • What item do travelers carry with them in case they get lost?
Site Map • See handout • Sidebar is user site map • Demonstration
Site Navigation How do I get to the Accountability home page? • Quickest Route: Click the Testing link on the NCDPI main page • Select the Pulldown menu on main page • Type “accountability” after the URL Note: ABCs/AYP links on main page
Site Design • Each page has target audience • Home page--general audience • State Tests page--testing professionals /those wanting more information on tests • Policies and Procedures page--testing professionals/those wanting more information on policy
Site Design (cont’d) • For Educators page-- teachers/administrators • For Parents page-- parents • Accountability Directory-- LEAs, stakeholders (contact information by staff and section for all Accountability employees)
More on Site Navigation • Clicking on the main menu in the side bar opens up a submenu • Submenu is clickable • Submenu highlights current location
Page Layouts • Hot Topics • Popular Topics • Presentations and Reference Materials • State Tests page has section devoted to finding specific test information
Road Kit Item • What do you need if a family member is injured on your road trip?
Home Page • ncpublicschools.org/accountability • General information • The hottest topics • The statewide testing calendar • Data and reports • Link to NAEP site • Let’s look around our home before heading out onto the road.
State Tests Page • Links to pages for specific tests • Information on test specs • Sample test items • Alternate assessments link in submenu • Writing Instruction System Pilot for Grades 4 and 7 (ACRE) • American Diploma Project Algebra II • Technical Notes • Let’s turn down State Tests Drive!
Policies and Procedures Page • Anything policy-related • Assessment briefs • School Test Coordinator handbook • Understanding the Individual Student report documents • Testing Code of Ethics link • MetriTech ACCESS for ELLs presentation • Let’s go straight on Policy Road!
Road Kit Item • What do you use to stay on schedule during your road trip?
NAEP • Resources • Results • Instructional Strategies
Testing and Accountability Results • Links to ABCs site which in turn links back to Accountability • Lots of historical information • SAT Reports • State, LEA, and school results • Green Book • Let’s take a trip down Accountability Results Lane!
For Educators • Submenu links back to specific test and policy pages • Hot memos and historical correspondence • All of the information on formative assessment • Let’s take right onto For Educators Blvd.!
For Parents • Information for parents of every school level • Limited English Proficient information • No Child Left Behind link • Testing Students with Disabilities • Let’s take an exit onto the For Parents page!
Road Trip Companions • Who do most people take with them on a road trip?
Accountability Directory • User can view entire staff or by section • Job titles and phone numbers • Clicking staff names will automatically generate email • Let’s continue on the Accountability Directory interstate!
What’s New • Released Items page • ACRE links • ADP information • MetriTech presentation • Eliminated tests information • The 2010 Accountability Conference page
Thanks for traveling with us! • We hope you found this trip insightful.