ALTERNATIVE STANDARDIZED READING ASSESSMENT

1. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDIZED READING ASSESSMENT Spring 2014ScreencastTraining Session Program Guide: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp

2. What is the Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment (ASRA)? • An assessment that complies with the established criteria of the Florida’s public school student progression law. • Students must demonstrate reading proficiency as required by Section 1008.25, Florida Statute. • Students may take the ASRA only one time during this administration window. • Offered the last two weeks of school. Pgs. 1 and 3

3. Ways to Demonstrate Reading Mastery for Grade 3 Promotion • Spring 2014 FCAT 2.0 Reading test or, • Spring 2014 Grade 3 Portfolio or, • Spring 2014 Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment or, • Summer 2014 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion or, • Fall 2014 Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion Pg. 3

4. Students To Be Tested • Students who scored in Level 1 on the Grade 3 Spring 2014 FCAT 2.0 Reading test. • Students who are new to M-DCPS or did not participate in the Grade 3 Spring 2014 FCAT Reading 2.0 test. • Students who have not met any of the state’s other “good cause” criteria. Pg. 3

5. Schedule of Activities • May 19-21 : Delivery of ASRA materials to schools. • May 19-23: View screencast training for test chairpersons. • May 23: Complete the online screencast verification at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CLXDQZL • May 23: Distribute parent letters as soon as eligible students are identified. Pg. 2 and Appendix E

6. Schedule of Activities, Cont’d • May 23-June 2: Administration of the ASRA to eligible Grade 3 students. Scan via Thinkgate. Complete all testing by June 2 • June 4: Schools must pick-up a student listing of results at TDC to verify. • June 6: Schools hand deliver all test materials to TDC no later than this date. Fax a written account of any security issues to SAET at 305-995-7522. Schools update ISIS to reflect approved promotions. Pg. 2

7. Accommodations • Accommodations must be provided to: • Students with disabilities (SWD) who have current IEPs • Students with current Section 504 plans • English language learners (ELLs), Levels 1-4 • Test MUST NOT be read to students Pgs. 3 - 5

8. Accommodations English Language Learners (ELLs) • Flexible Setting • Flexible Timing • Assistance in Heritage Language • Dictionary Pgs. 3 - 4

9. Accommodations Students with Disabilities and Section 504 • Flexible Setting • Flexible Timing • Recording of Answers • Flexible Presentation • Revised Format (call TDC to request) Pgs. 4 - 5

10. Receiving and Preparing Materials for Testing • All schools will receive one Directions For Administration (DFA) for every 20 test booklets and blank answer sheets. • Verify counts of testing materials received using the Packing Slip and Return Form*located in Box #1. • Report missing materials immediately to TDC at 305-995-3743. • Contact TDC for additional materials, if needed. • Securely store all test materials. *Keep this form and use to return materials. Pg. 5

11. Testing Materials • Test Booklet • The Complete Battery, which contains the Reading Comprehension subtest. • Test Booklets are consumable, so students will marks answers directly in the booklets. • Thinkgate Answer Sheet • Blank answer sheets provided in shipment. • The 7 digit M-DCPS student ID must be hand gridded . • Student name must be written at the top of the answer sheet. • Transcribe student responses once the assessment is complete. Pgs. 5 – 8

12. Sample Blank Answer Sheet Header: Teacher’s Name, Title of Test, Test Administration, School Name, and Test ID   Contains no student name or identification.

13. Training School Test Administrators and Proctors • Carefully select test administrators/proctors • Training should include: • Students to be tested • School’s testing schedule • Adhering to the Directions For Administration (DFA) • Test Timing and subtest to administer • Providing accommodations • Ensuring optimal testing conditions • Test invalidations Pgs. 7 - 8

14. Distribution & Tracking of Materials • Test booklets are secure materials but do not include security numbers. • Inventory materials on receipt and report discrepancies immediately to the Test Distribution Center at 305-995-3743. • Use Teacher Count Sheets to account for test materials distributed to test administrators. • Test administrators must report discrepancies in counts to test chairperson. • Monitor to ensure procedures are being followed in each testing room. Pgs. 7 and 22

15. Administering the Test • Maintain security procedures. • Morning administration is recommended. • If a test is invalidated, there is no other opportunity or test that can be given in place of this assessment. • Complete all testing and scanning by June 2 Pgs. 8 - 9

16. Important ASRA Test Administration Information *Both parts must be completed to receive a score. Pg. 8

17. Record student name on Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations Form. • Make-up sessions can be given any day during the testing window. In the event of an invalidation of a group of students, call SAET, at 305-995-7520, immediately. Absences and Invalidations Pgs. 9 - 10 and 21

18. Damaged Test Booklet or Answer Sheet Procedures • Transfer all student identification information and student responses onto a new answer sheet and shred the damaged document. • Verify that all transferred information has been correctly gridded and process for scoring. • Test booklets that become soiled due to illness should be reported to SAET at 305-995-7520 and securely destroyed at the school site. • Write “DAMAGED” across the front of a test booklet which is torn or written on and return it to the TDC as directed. Pg. 10

19. Scanning Answer Sheets • Answer sheets must be scanned via Thinkgate by June 2. • Results will not be accessible after scanning. • By June 4, a listing of student results will be available for pick-upat TDC. Please, verify that all students tested at your school are included. • A student must obtain a raw score of 22 or higher in order to be considered for promotion. Pg. 10

20. Place the originals of the following completed forms in a return envelope, in Box 1 and retain copies for your records. TDC Packing Slip and Return Form All Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations forms All Teacher Count Sheets School Procedural Checklist Returning Testing Materials Pgs. 11 and 23

21. Sample TDC Packing Slip and Return Form Complete this portion to return materials.

22. REMINDERS Complete the online ASRA Screencast Verification at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CLXDQZL for training validation. Pick up listing of results on June 4th at TDC. Pg. 29

23. Sources of Information • Administration of the ASRA Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I mcabeza@dadeschools.net, or 305-995-7520 • Request materials/Return materials Ms.Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I 305-995-3743 • Thinkgate Mr. Carlos Lopez, Thinkgate Consultant E-mail: cjlopez@dadeschools.net Phone Number: 305-995-2438 Pg. 29