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College & CAREER readiness

College & CAREER readiness. Erica Thompson - Ryan Goepper – Donna Heun Testing Unit Joe Prather - Jimmy Genslinger Data Management Ken Talley CTE Pam Royster Curriculum & Instruction. Agenda. CCR Accountability Chart JCPS CCR Dashboard Improvements COMPASS KYOTE

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College & CAREER readiness

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  1. College & CAREER readiness Erica Thompson - Ryan Goepper – Donna Heun Testing Unit Joe Prather - Jimmy Genslinger Data Management Ken Talley CTE Pam Royster Curriculum & Instruction

  2. Agenda • CCR Accountability Chart • JCPS CCR Dashboard Improvements • COMPASS • KYOTE • CCR Updates • Sharing/Questions

  3. College/Career Readiness Rate 3

  4. Opportunities to Demonstrate College Readiness • ACT – Junior year (required) • COMPASS or KYOTE – Seniors ONLY • COMPASS – A score from KCTCs transfers • COMPASS/KYOTE scores may be verified and cleaned up as necessary during fall Data Review- Documentation is required

  5. College Ready College Entrance Exam College Placement Tests

  6. College/Career Readiness Rate • Based on Grade 12 students (graduates or completers with G-Codes in Infinite Campus) • Includes best score on English, Math and Reading from all ACT State and National Administrations in Kentucky • Data reviewed by schools and districts prior to fall report

  7. JCPS CCR DASHBOARD

  8. JCPS CCR DASHBOARD * Accessing the CCR Dashboard * JCPS State Report * College-Ready Report * Career-Ready Report * ACT Detail Reports

  9. College Ready Status • Tracking of College Readiness is available on the JCPS CCR dashboard. • https://portal.jefferson.kyschools.us/bi/slc/CCR/Pages/Default.aspx • If you do not have access to this please contact: • Jimmy Genslinger: james.genslinger@jefferson.kyschools.us

  10. College Ready Status (continued) • Includes all SENIORS in the school • If the data is not up to date (check date on screen), please contact Jimmy and he will pull the most current data.

  11. College Ready Status (continued) • If you are not familiar with the dashboard please view the “CCR Dashboard User Guide” on the JCPS Testing Unit website. • This can be found on the Building Assessment Coordinator page under the COMPASS dropdown menu.

  12. College Placement Assessment for Seniors http://compass.act.org/eCompass

  13. COMPASS® • Course Placement for colleges and universities (Mathematics assessment includes Algebra and Pre-Algebra scores to aid course placement) • COMPASS® will not replace ACT as an admissions exam.

  14. Overview of Program • Opportunity for SENIORS who have not met ACT CPE benchmarks in: • Writing Skills (English)-18 • Mathematics-19 • Reading-20 • Every A1 AND Non-A1 school should be administering COMPASS to support students in becoming college-ready • Seniors may test TWICE**

  15. **Second Administration Seniors may take each eligible assessment twice. Steps: • Students receive intervention • First COMPASS® administration • Students who did not met benchmarks completed an additional intervention (MINIMUM FIVE DAYS BETWEEN ADMINISTRATIONS) • Second COMPASS® administration (only after intervention)

  16. COMPASS® Testing Dates Open through June 15, 2013 No testing window restrictions

  17. KYOTE https://www.kyote.org

  18. KYOTE USER’S GUIDE • Step by step approach • Create class and student accounts • Administer exam • Access results • BAC’s should grant access to Erica Thompson, Jimmy Genslinger and Joe Prather so data can be added to the JCPS Dashboard • Information • Preparing computers for exams • Calculator policies • Testing frequency policies • Passing scores

  19. KYOTE Cut Scores

  20. KYOTE MATHEMATICS TESTING FREQUENCY (page 5 KYOTE User’s Guide) • 1. MATHEMATICS COLLEGE READINESS EXAM – This is the primary test seniors take (seniors who did not meet the ACT CPE benchmark of 19). • Administration– • Must be taken at the end of the trimester or semester • Students who are within 2 points of passing the exam (20 or 21 on Mathematics College Readiness Exam) should be given the opportunity to retake the exam within one week. This process can be repeated each semester or trimester of the senior year. • MATHEMATICS COLLEGE ALGEBRA EXAM– Only if students need a higher ACT benchmark (above a 19) for a college course they want to take. Math placement exam – Contact KY college for specific admission/major requirements. • Must be taken at the end of the trimester or semester • Students who are within 2 points of passing the exam (12 or 13 on Mathematics College Algebra Exam) should be given the opportunity to retake the exam within one week. This process can be repeated each semester or trimester of the senior year.

  21. KYOTE READINGTESTING FREQUENCY (page 5 KYOTE User’s Guide) READING– Administration - Take at the end of a trimester or a semester Student may take only one time regardless of score.

  22. Career Readiness Career Academic (WorkKeys & ASVAB) Career Technical (KOSSA & Industry Certificates)

  23. College/Career Readiness Rate 23

  24. Preparatory Students No. Student must be enrolled in third credit of the same career pathway. Student who has completed two career and technical education credits in a preparatory program and is enrolled in the third credit course(s) in the same career pathway. What If… A student is enrolled in welding for 2 credits and takes nursing for another credit. Is this student considered a Preparatory Student?

  25. Career Ready Preparatory Student: Student who has completed two career and technical education credits in a preparatory program and is enrolled in the third credit course(s). ACADEMIC TECHNICAL KOSSA Multiple-Choice = 70 Constructed-Response = 75 ---OR--- Industry Certificate Certification based on industry standards • WorkKeys = Silver or Above • Applied Math • Locating Information • Reading for Information ---OR--- • ASVAB = 50 • Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

  26. College & Career Ready Bonus Must be a CTE Preparatory Student

  27. College/Career Readiness for All Introducing KDE’s new resource page for CCR informationdesigned to be the starting point for all your College/Career Readiness answers. http://education.ky.gov/educational/CCR/Pages/default.aspx

  28. Career Ready & Scheduling • 5 Star Schools – Cohort scheduling – Majors • Non 5 Star Schools • Work with CTE office - Liaison • Review faculty credentials • Align KDE/KOCTE program of studies/majors to school major/course offerings and appropriate KOSSA or Industry Certification • Student scheduling – CTE course takes “required” importance/priority

  29. Career Major Planning Links • CTE Programs of Study - http://education.ky.gov/CTE/ctepa/Pages/default.aspx • Valid KOSSA and Industry Certifications for CCR http://education.ky.gov/CTE/kossa/Pages/ValidKOSSAList.aspx • Career Pathways FAQ - http://education.ky.gov/CTE/Documents/CareerPathwaysFrequentlyAskedQuestions2012.pdf • EPSB Credential Look-up: https://wd.kyepsb.net/EPSB.WebApps/KECI/

  30. WorkKeys®

  31. WorkKeys • Job Skills Assessment • Available through local Area Technology Center or directly through ACT, Inc. • ACT, Inc. provides data to KDE to assist with matching names. Students not matching should be entered into TEDS by the school/district. • Must be purchased by school.

  32. WorkKeys® Assessments 3 WorkKeys®Assessments: • Applied Mathematics • Locating Information • Reading for Information

  33. WorkKeys Resource Page http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/CTE/cter/Pages/WorkKeys.aspx • ACT WorkKeys Webcast (Overview of WorkKeys) • WorkKeys Preparation and Test Taking Strategies PowerPoint • ACT WorkKeys Website • Administration Code Training for ATC Principals, Local Districts & Administrators

  34. WorkKeys Contact Information

  35. KOSSA Kentucky Occupational Skill Standards Assessment

  36. KOSSA • Testing window: February 1-28 • Administered at local high schools • Required for Senior Preparatory Students (or students can take a related industry certification) • Requires Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations training

  37. KOSSA

  38. KOSSA Resources • KOSSA Training video http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/CTE/kossa/Pages/KOSSAwebcast.aspx • Industry Certificates List http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/CTE/kossa/Pages/ValidKOSSAList.aspx

  39. KOSSA Contacts

  40. ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

  41. ASVAB • Part of CCR, the ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of careers. • The Armed Forces Qualification Test or AFQT is the score computed from these four components of the ASVAB: • Word Knowledge (WK) • Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) • Paragraph Comprehension (PC) • Mathematics Knowledge (MK). • To be considered Career Ready, students must score at or above the 50th percentile.

  42. ASVAB Contact Timothy E. Chesser ASVAB Test Coordinator Louisville MEPS Timothy.e.chesser@mepcom.army.mil 502-582-5921, Ext. 2229  (office)

  43. QUESTIONS? Thank you for joining us today! Please contact us with questions.

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