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WELCOME to the Fall 2012 MCAS-Alt EDUCATOR TRAINING What’s New for 2013 MCAS-Alt? Dan Wiener

WELCOME to the Fall 2012 MCAS-Alt EDUCATOR TRAINING What’s New for 2013 MCAS-Alt? Dan Wiener Administrator of Inclusive Assessment With Measured Progress. MCAS-Alt Educator Training: Schedule for the Day. First-time teachers: Overview of MCAS-Alt (8:30 am-12:30 pm)

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WELCOME to the Fall 2012 MCAS-Alt EDUCATOR TRAINING What’s New for 2013 MCAS-Alt? Dan Wiener

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  1. WELCOME to the Fall 2012 MCAS-Alt EDUCATOR TRAINING What’s New for 2013 MCAS-Alt? Dan Wiener Administrator of Inclusive Assessment With Measured Progress

  2. MCAS-Alt Educator Training: Schedule for the Day • First-time teachers: • Overview of MCAS-Alt (8:30 am-12:30 pm) • Teachers with MCAS-Alt experience • Session 1: What’s New for 2013? (8:30-9:45 am) • Session 2: Data Collection (10:00-11:15 am) • Session 3: Concurrent sessions (11:30 am-12:15 pm): • Access Skills for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities • Competency and Grade-level Portfolios for students working at (or near) grade-level expectations Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  3. This Session • 2012 MCAS-Alt State Results • Statewide scores, trends, and other data • Reasons for Scores of Incomplete • New and Notable for 2012—2013 • 2012 Resource Guide for Mathematics (preK—grade 8) • Storage and Destruction of Returned Portfolios • Using the 2013 Educator’s Manual for MCAS-Alt • MCAS-Alt and Technology • MCAS-Alt Security Requirements

  4. 2012 MCAS-Alt Statewide Participation • 9,435students in grades 3-12 took MCAS-Alt in at least one subject in 2012. • ELA = 8,784 • Math = 8,909 • Sci & Tech/Eng = 3,287 • Total has increased by 110 since 2011 (9,325) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  5. 2012 MCAS-Alt:Statewide Results (All Grades) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  6. 2012 MCAS-Alt:Statewide Results (All Grades) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  7. 2012 MCAS-Alt:Statewide Results (Grades 5 and 8) Science & Technology/Engineering Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  8. 2012 MCAS-Alt: Statewide Results (High School)Science & Technology/Engineering Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  9. 2010-2012 MCAS-Alt:Statewide Results(All Content Areas -All Grades) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  10. Reasons for Scores of Incomplete Strand was scored “M” because: • More than one skill was assessed • Same skill was not assessed on at least 8 dates on data chart. • One or more activity on data chart did not match measurable outcome (i.e., a different skill was assessed). 4) Activities did not match the measurable outcome. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  11. Avoiding Scores of Incomplete • 5)Brief descriptions lacked clarity and specificity. • These must describe how student addressed the measurable outcome and/or what student was asked to do. • Data chart started at or above 80% accuracy and 80% independence. • Data and/or evidence was dated on weekend, holiday, or school vacation. 11 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  12. Transition to the 2011 Curriculum Frameworks • In 2012-2013, MCAS-Alt will assess the 2011 Mathematics standards for students in grades 3-8 only. • High school Math remains the same as last year for MCAS-Alt • Use 2006 Resource Guide – choice of three strands • ELA and Science and Technology/Engineering will remain the same as 2011-2012 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  13. Organization of the PreK–Grade 8 Mathematics Standards • 2011 Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks = Common Core State Standards + Unique MA Standards • Domains, instead of Strands • Domainsbegin and end in different grades • In previous framework, Math Strands extended from preK to grade 12 • Clusters – Groups of related standards (like “topics”) • Cluster headings describe the big idea(s) within each cluster • Replaces “Essence” in the new Math Resource Guide Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  14. Mathematics “Domains” and Grades in Which They Are Taught KEY MA = Unique Massachusetts standards added to the Common Core State Standards  = Assessed by MCAS-Alt

  15. What will 2013 MCAS-Alt assess in Mathematics?

  16. Sample page from 2012 Resource Guide for Mathematics (Standards) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  17. Sample page from 2012 Resource Guide for Mathematics (Entry Points and Access Skills)

  18. Features of the 2012 Math Resource Guide • Less duplication and repetition of Entry Points • “Address entry points in an earlier grade in a related cluster in this domain” • Entry points are listed as single skills. • Individualize as needed to create measurable outcomes • New RG provides many sample activities (“e.g.,…”) to illustrate and model the standard • Low entry points were identified even for domains that begin at higher grades • Access skills are listed (as before) at the lowest grade in a domain. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  19. Resources • 2011 Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks at http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/current.html • Glossaryof terms • PreK–Grade 8 Mathematics Crosswalk at www.doe.mass.edu/candi/commoncore/0111mathcrosswalk.xls • Compares the 2011 and 2000/2004 Massachusetts Standards for Mathematics • “Unpacking the Standards” at www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/common-core-tools/#unmath • Discusses the meaning of the standard and gives examples Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  20. Storage and Destruction of Portfolios See Pg. 5, 2013 Educator’s Manual for MCAS-Alt • Portfolios returned to your school become part of the student’s temporary record. • Temporary records must be destroyed within 7 years after student transfers or graduates/exits. • However, temporary records may be destroyed whenever they become “dated, irrelevant, or misleading.” • Parent must be notified and given opportunity to receive materials prior to their destruction. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  21. Storage and Destruction (Continued) • Department suggests the following retention schedule for returned portfolios, since they would have likely become “dated and irrelevant” • Grades 3-8 ELA and Math: 2 years after return • Grades 5 STE: 3 years after return • Grades 8 STE: 2 years after return • All high school portfolios: 2 years after student exits …after which parent must be notified of date of destruction and given the materials. • If parent doesn’t want, or student is no longer in district, portfolio(s) may be destroyed. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  22. Where Can I Find Answers? Educator’s Manual for MCAS-Alt • Contact information for general portfolio questions (pg. 1) • What primary evidence is acceptable? (pp. 34-35) • Data chart guidelines and requirements (pp. 33-34, 37-42) • Work samples included on data chart? (page 34, third bullet) • Writing clear, brief descriptions (pp. 33-34, 37) • Ensuring that portfolios are complete? (pp. 36-37) • Replacing AYP with new Progress and Performance Index (PPI) that includes Science and Tech/Eng (pp. 58-59) • “Where should I be in the process?” (page 6) • What is MCAS-Alt Score Appeal deadline? (page 2) Also review bi-monthly MCAS-Alt News

  23. What Else is New for 2013? Portfolios are due: Monday, April 1, 2013 (postmarked) Student Scoring Booklet (SSB) changed to Student Information Booklet (SIB) Updated “Grade-level Portfolio” section (pp. 20-22) Added “Indicate order of strands in this portfolio” on Portfolio Cover Sheet (page 63) Forms and Graphs Online web-based version is available for 2013 MCAS-Alt, but download version is no longer offered. Massachusetts no longer a member of the NCSC alternate assessment consortium Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  24. MCAS-Alt and Technology • Digital resources on MCAS-Alt flash drive • Educator’s Manual, Resource Guides (2006, 2012) • Forms and Graphs Online — Web-based only • www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/alt/resources.html • Operates from any computer with Internet access • Password-protected • New, computer-based Alt iScore system used to score portfolios in spring 2012 • Prompts scorers with questions • Calculates score Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  25. MCAS-Alt Security Requirements See Pp. 6-7, Educator’s Manual Principals must ensure that: • Staff are identified and trained to conduct MCAS-Alt • Only IEP/504 teams designate students for MCAS-Alt • Evidence is authentic;i.e., not duplicated, altered, or fabricated, and portrays student’s performance accurately (Teachers are also responsible for this) • School resources are allocated, and staff is coordinated, to guarantee appropriate student participation and timely portfolio submission. • ESE may request a fact-finding investigation, if irregularities are found or reported. • . Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  26. Resources:MCAS-Alt Training Specialists Your colleagues who… • Have at least two years’ experience submitting MCAS-Alt portfolios • Have volunteered to help teachers in their district • Will lead Department-sponsored portfolio review sessions in January and March Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  27. Dates to Remember • Educator Training: Oct. 1, 3, 4, 5, 15, 16, 16, 18, 19 • “Portfolios in Progress” • (½-day portfolio review sessions): • January 7-10, 2013 • March 4-7 • Order MCAS and MCAS-Alt materials: Jan. 7-18 • Binders received in schools: last week in Feb. • Portfolios due: Monday,April 1, 2013 • Preliminary results: posted mid-June • MCAS-Alt Score Appeals deadline:June 28, 2013

  28. Contact Information MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Student Assessment (781-338-3625) • Dan Wiener – dwiener@doe.mass.edu • Debra Hand – dhand@doe.mass.edu • General Inquiries – mcas@doe.mass.edu Measured Progress • MCAS Service Center: 800-737-5103 • Jake Goldsmith – goldsmith.jake@measuredprogress.org • Kevin Froton – froton.kevin@measuredprogress.org Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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