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Iowa Online Training Agenda

Iowa Online Training Agenda. High School Competency Diploma Option New Iowa Assessment Riverside Data Manager How to Manage Staff, Rosters, Students How to Create a Test Session How to Proctor a Test. High School Competency Diploma Option Number of Graduates.

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Iowa Online Training Agenda

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  1. Iowa Online Training Agenda • High School Competency Diploma Option • New Iowa Assessment • Riverside Data Manager • How to Manage Staff, Rosters, Students • How to Create a Test Session • How to Proctor a Test

  2. High School Competency Diploma Option Number of Graduates • Number of Graduates (HS Diploma Option) • 2010: 178 • 2011: 159 • 2012: 181 • 2013: 201 • Graduation Rate (based on 9th grade KUSD cohort) • Class of 2012 4–year Graduation rate • Without HS Diploma Option: 79.2% • With HS Diploma Option: 84.0% • Class of 2011 5–year Graduation rate • Without HS Diploma Option: 81.9% • With HS Diploma Option: 90.6%

  3. High School Competency Diploma Option Eligibility • 17 to 20 years old • KUSD Resident • Member of KUSD Cohort (4th year) • A new student at 20 is not eligible • Credit Deficient • Beginning 4th year with less than 17 credits • 2014 or prior year Cohort • 2015 Cohort eligible only if 18-20 years old and age appropriate to be in Cohort 2014

  4. High School Competency Diploma Option Requirements • High School Credits • Consumer Education • Health • Government/Politics • Employability Skills • Students with current employment • Employer evaluation, Student self evaluation, Pay stub • Students not employed • Work Readiness Portfolio • Writing Assessment (WKCE or WorkKeys) • Iowa Assessment

  5. Iowa Assessment Subtests Old and New

  6. High School Competency Diploma Option Updated Application

  7. HS Competency Diploma Option Iowa Subtests Requirements

  8. High School Competency Diploma Option Updated Staff and Student Handbook • Available on KUSD website under Departments/Educational Accountability • Student handbook: • http://www.kusd.edu/sites/default/files/document-library/english/competency-student.pdf • Staff handbook • http://www.kusd.edu/sites/default/files/document-library/english/competency-staff.pdf

  9. Pass/Fails List Holds List • Pass/Fails List • Includes all students still eligible for high school diploma option but did not pass all subtests • Use for September recruiting • Determine what students last tested at your building • Holds List • Check application for completion of remaining HS Competency Diploma Option requirements • Waived subtests are noted on list

  10. Iowa Assessment Testing Windows • September 18 – October 2, 2013 • 3rd Friday is Friday, September 20, 2013 • January 8 – 22, 2014 • 2nd Friday is Friday, January 10, 2014 • April 28 – May 9, 2014 • Longer window due to on-line assessment scheduling and computer access • Cost is now $12 per student

  11. WorkKeys Business Writing Testing Windows • December 9 – December 13, 2013 • March 10 – March 17, 2014 • July 7- July 11, 2014 • KUSD cost is $11.00; increase to $11.50 in 2014. • Also available by appointment at Gateway Technical College. • Gateway provides same-day results but cost is higher (approx. $20).

  12. Iowa Assessment Format • All questions are multiple choice • Each subtest begins with one or more sample question • Allow 5-10 minutes to log all students on system • All 5 minutes to take the Getting Started Tutorial • Explains online procedures • Show keystrokes

  13. Iowa Assessment Subtests Testing Times • See Test Description and Administration Times Handout.

  14. Iowa Online Technical Requirements • All student computers must have Secure Browser installed • Responsibility of Building Support Technician • Available at: http://www.riversidepublishing.com/products/datamanager/index.html • Test administrator must have own computer to control test sessions • Perform a test run prior to official test window • Students may complete Getting Started prior September 18

  15. Iowa Online Materials and Equipment • Directions for Online Administration booklet • Included in building envelope • Scratch paper for students • Pencils for students • Session Code • Student Login Information (KUSD ID) • Spare computer

  16. Iowa Online Riverside Data Manager • Log on: www.riversidedatamanager • Enter KUSD email for User Name • Enter your Riverside password • If forgot your password, click Forgot your password? • Riverside will email a temporary password • Check your email mail summary (spam)

  17. Iowa Online Riverside Data Manager • Click on Admin

  18. Data Manager Manage Locations • Click on Manage Locations • Click on Search/Edit Location • Click on Kenosha Unified Schools • Click on Search • This is a list of your authorized locations

  19. Data Manager Manage Staff Users • Click on Manage Staff User • Click on Search/Edit Staff Users • Click on Location • Click on Kenosha Unified Schools • Search Staff • This is a list of your authorized building staff • If a test administrator is missing, please contact Information and Accountability

  20. Data Manager Manage Rosters

  21. Data Manager Manage Students • Click on Manage Students • Click on Search/Edit Student • Search Student • These are students that tested in your building in May 2013 but did not pass all subtests, or • Students on the Pass/Fail list and currently active in your building • Use this for September recruiting

  22. Data Manager Manage Students – Batch Entry • Students can be entered by batch or by hand • Information & Accountability can upload student lists but need 1 week prior to testing (Sept. 11) • Submit Excel file with first name, last name, ID • This can be a list of students that may test • Skill Building Class • Only students that test will be charged a fee

  23. Data Manager Manage Students – Hand Entry • Manage Students • Add Student

  24. Data Manager Manage Students – Hand Entry • Select Roster • (2013-2014 Roster) • Select Location • Grade 12 • Enter First Name • Enter Last Name • Enter KUSD ID • Enter Birthdate • Enter Gender • Click Save Student

  25. Data Manager Test Events and Test Assignments • The Test Event and Test Assignment is created at the District level • All Schools will use the same Test Event and Assignment • The Test Event is named Iowa Fall 2013

  26. Data Manager Create a Test Session • All test administrators must create their own test sessions • A test session should be created for each subtest • Test session should be created in advance • Each test session will have a unique Session Code

  27. Data Manager Create a Test Session • Click on Assessments Icon • Find Test Event • Click on Test Event Name (Iowa Fall 2013) • Scroll down on page • Click on Proctor an Online Testing Session

  28. Data Manager Create a Test Session • Test Event: Iowa Fall 2013 • Grade: 12 – Twelve • Test Group: Iowa Form E complete • Level: Level 17/18 • Battery/Subtest: Getting Started • Test Admin Type: Self Paced • Session Name: Your Last Name/Getting Started • Create Session

  29. Data Manager Create a Test Session • Create test sessions for each subtest

  30. How to Proctor a Self-Paced Test Session • Go to Overview • Digital Resources • Data Manager • Data Manager eLearning • Proctoring Self-paced Sessions

  31. How to Administer a Test Session Getting Started • Click on Assessments Icon • Click on Test Event • Click on Proctor an Online Testing Session

  32. How to Administer a Test Session Getting Started

  33. How to Administer a Test Session Getting Started (student) • Launch the Secure Browser • Enter a Student ID • Enter the Session Code of Getting Started • Login

  34. How to Administer a Test Session Getting Started (student) • Students will come to a drawing page • Student will be waiting for approval • Proctor has to approve test session to begin

  35. Iowa Assessment Accommodations • Read Aloud (not Reading section) • Repeated Directions • Extended Time • Separate Location • English/Native Language Word to Word Glossary (no definitions) • Must be noted in IEP or language plans • See pages 9-12 in Test Directions

  36. Iowa Assessment Calculator Usage • Calculators are allowed in the Mathematics Subtest • Calculators are NOT allowed in the Computation Subtest • Click on the Calculator Icon to use the calculator function or to close it after use

  37. Practice Tests • A limited sample of practice tests were purchased for each building • Form E, Levels 15-17/18 • Actual Test is Level 17/18 • May be used for test preparation • Answers are available in the directions provided • Order form is included if building is interested in purchasing additional copies

  38. Iowa Assessment Reports • Reports will be generated at the District level • Copies will be provided to each school after testing window closes • Report access will be provided to schools in future testing cycles

  39. Questions ? Please contact the Office of Information & Accountability 359-6259 Kris Keckler Renee Blise Lorien Thomas Brienne Schreiber Tonya Miller Debbie Lupi Karin Dorsey

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