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OSA Office Hours Viji Somasundaram, Director & OSA Team Members September 26 , 2019

OSA Office Hours Viji Somasundaram, Director & OSA Team Members September 26 , 2019

Webinar Agenda • • Assessment and Data Literacy Updates Assessment Updates Reading Readiness Reminders

Webinar Agenda • • Assessment and Data Literacy Updates Assessment Updates Reading Readiness Reminders Question and Answer Session

Assessment and Data Literacy Modules Assessment and Data Literacy Learning Modules Coming soon to

Assessment and Data Literacy Modules Assessment and Data Literacy Learning Modules Coming soon to the OSA web page and WISELearn! 3 Modules ● Assessment Literacy ● Data Literacy ● Strategic Assessment Systems 2 Formats ● E-Learning Modules ● Facilitator Guide / Slide Show Sneak peek! Introduction to Strategic Assessment Systems

Assessment Updates

Assessment Updates

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reminder: NAEP 2019 -20 is a Long-Term Trend

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reminder: NAEP 2019 -20 is a Long-Term Trend (LTT) Assessment ● ● ● Since the early 1970 s; same test and frameworks Paper-pencil based, reading and mathematics NAEP staff administer assessment and bring all necessary materials Slightly shorter than current tablet-based testing Age based (not grade), with different windows: ○ Fall: 13 -year olds, October 14 -December 20 ○ Winter: 9 -year olds, January 6 -March 13 ○ Spring: 17 -year olds, March 16 -May 22

NAEP 2019 -20 Communication Schedule ● May/June: Notification letters to districts/principals, with copies to

NAEP 2019 -20 Communication Schedule ● May/June: Notification letters to districts/principals, with copies to DACs ● Before each assessment window : ○ Assessment details mailings to schools; DACs will get email ■ Age 13 schools in August ■ Age 9 schools in October ■ Age 17 in December ○ Schools submit their own student list “e-files” before test windows ■ Age 13: deadline was September 10 ■ Age 9: deadline November 8 ■ Age 17: deadline January 17

NAEP/International Assessments Other NAEP News ● NAEP 2019 results expected later this fall ●

NAEP/International Assessments Other NAEP News ● NAEP 2019 results expected later this fall ● Observations of NAEP 2019 -20 assessments International Assessments 2019 -20: PISA, PIRLS ● No schools in Wisconsin selected yet

ACCESS for ELLs Fall Calendar ● September 30 - November 5: Private school Pre-ID

ACCESS for ELLs Fall Calendar ● September 30 - November 5: Private school Pre-ID upload window ● November 1: Ensure SIS is up-to-date, pushing correct ELP codes to WISEdata ● November 4: DPI creates public school roster ○ Materials order & Pre. ID labels created from uploaded rosters on November 5 ○ Alt-ACCESS ordered for students who took it last year or have the Alternate Assessment flag set in WISEdata ● November 12: Test setup opens in WIDA AMS ● November 26: Materials arrive, additional material orders window opens ● December 2: Test window opens

ACCESS for ELLs General To-Do Items ● Finish transition from TSMs to COS ●

ACCESS for ELLs General To-Do Items ● Finish transition from TSMs to COS ● Training for ACCESS ○ Delivered through WIDA Secure Portal ○ Account Management & Training Status tile shows completion status ○ Download Library ■ Manuals & documentation ■ Webinars & videos ■ K W-APT downloads ● Student Practice Tests ○ Especially important to practice the Speaking section

WIDA e. Learning s● Delivered through WIDA Secure Portal ● Open to all Wisconsin

WIDA e. Learning s● Delivered through WIDA Secure Portal ● Open to all Wisconsin educators ● Districts may make WIDA accounts for anyone who could benefit from these courses. ○ Only the e. Learning permission is needed. The rest of the WIDA Portal (e. g. ACCESS training) isn’t visible for classroom teachers, para-professionals, etc. , unless they are given more permissions.

WIDA e. Learning ● Foundational Concepts ○ 14 hrs, K-12 Classroom and ESL Teachers

WIDA e. Learning ● Foundational Concepts ○ 14 hrs, K-12 Classroom and ESL Teachers ● Doing and Talking STEM ○ 6 hrs, K-12 Classroom and ESL Teachers ● WIDA Writing Rubric Series ○ 10 hrs, 1 -12 Writing Teachers ● Classroom Teachers: Engaging Multilingual Newcomers ○ 2 hrs, K-12 Classroom Teachers ● Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics ○ 4 hrs, K-12 Classroom Teachers ● Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough ○ 2 hrs, K-12 School Leaders

DLM ● Districts received PDF student reports through Educator Portal: ○ Wisconsin Summary Report

DLM ● Districts received PDF student reports through Educator Portal: ○ Wisconsin Summary Report - recommended for parents ○ Performance Profile - helpful for IEP meetings to further explain the Summary Report with can - do statements ○ Learning Profile-helpful for curriculum planning ● Districts also received an electronic download file through Educator Portal. ● All DLM data is loaded in WISEdash, including data found on the Learning Profile.

DLM Instruction and Assessment Planner Formerly called “Instructional Tools Interface” ● The purpose is

DLM Instruction and Assessment Planner Formerly called “Instructional Tools Interface” ● The purpose is intended to integrate classroom instruction and assessment in a cycle throughout the year. ● Teachers have the flexibility in the selection of Essential Elements and linkage levels and the delivery of testlets so that instruction and assessment can be a customized experience for each student.

DLM Instruction and Assessment Planner (cont. ) Steps Needed to Use Planner ● ●

DLM Instruction and Assessment Planner (cont. ) Steps Needed to Use Planner ● ● Security agreement needs to be signed Teachers need to complete training Students need to be rostered First contact surveys need to be complete

DLM User Cleanup ● Important for security ● Make sure only users that need

DLM User Cleanup ● Important for security ● Make sure only users that need access have access ● Deactivate users who do not need access, or have changed roles or districts Training ● Moodle training is available now; teachers can begin completing their training

Forward: Thank you! Thanks to the Wisconsin educators who participated in the Forward Exam

Forward: Thank you! Thanks to the Wisconsin educators who participated in the Forward Exam Item Review, Science Standard Setting, and Alignment Study meetings this summer. Educator involvement in these crucial steps of the development process helps improve the quality of our assessments as well as serve as excellent professional development for the participating educators. Applications will be available at the end of April to participate in the 2020 item review. Information will be provided in the DAC Digest, May Newsletter, and on the Forward Exam Educator Involvement webpage.

Forward: Technology Training ● The Forward Exam Technology Readiness Resources and Technology User Guide

Forward: Technology Training ● The Forward Exam Technology Readiness Resources and Technology User Guide will be released November 14. ● A district technology training presentation is scheduled for November 21. ● More information will be available in the DAC Digest as the training approaches. ● A DTC Q&A webinar is scheduled for January.

Forward: System Requirements ● DACs and DTCs should review the system requirements documentation for

Forward: System Requirements ● DACs and DTCs should review the system requirements documentation for the 2019 -20 administration year to ensure their testing devices are meeting the minimum required for testing. ● DTCs should confirm that the district testing devices can support the operating system that is required for running INSIGHT. ● System requirements are available on the Forward Exam Technology Requirements and Resources webpage.

Forward: e. DIRECT Permissions ● If you have not already done so, be sure

Forward: e. DIRECT Permissions ● If you have not already done so, be sure to submit your district’s annual DAC and DTC update forms by October 4. ● DRC will assign DACs permission to access the 2020 administration portal in e. DIRECT on October 25. ● DACs must assign permissions to other users in the district. ● DACs must remove permissions from and make inactive any individuals in e. DIRECT who are no longer employed by the district and adjust user roles to sync with recent staffing changes.

Forward: Accessibility Guide ● The 2019 -20 Accessibility Guide is now available on the

Forward: Accessibility Guide ● The 2019 -20 Accessibility Guide is now available on the Forward Accommodations and Supports webpage. ● Please ensure ALL staff are made aware of and view the Accessibility Guide for the upcoming 2020 test administration.

Forward: Calendar ● The Forward Exam calendar webpage has been updated with the 2019

Forward: Calendar ● The Forward Exam calendar webpage has been updated with the 2019 -20 test administration key dates by the end of September. ● Please refer back to the calendar webpage regularly for any updates.

ACT with Writing 2020 Dates Initial Test Date: March 3 Initial Accommodations Windows: March

ACT with Writing 2020 Dates Initial Test Date: March 3 Initial Accommodations Windows: March 3 -13 Make. Up Test Date: March 17 Make. Up Accommodations Window: March 17 -27 Emergency Test Date: March 31 Emergency Accommodations Windows: March 31 - April 10

ACT Next Steps ● November 5: Pearson. Access. Next test administration portal for 2020

ACT Next Steps ● November 5: Pearson. Access. Next test administration portal for 2020 is available School Test Coordinators must manage their school’s test participation by selecting the correct test dates and ordering correct materials in Pearson. Access. Next test administration portal. This is critical because ACT and test materials are specific to each test date and can only be used for that date (or window in the case of accommodations materials). ● November 5: Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) System is available for WI state testing dates School staff enter accommodations into the TAA system for students with documented disabilities. ● Further instructions will be sent via the DAC Digest, biweekly ACT test coordinator emails, and emails from ACT.

ACT with Writing Training Webinars Accommodations Webinar : November 7 @ 11 am Registration

ACT with Writing Training Webinars Accommodations Webinar : November 7 @ 11 am Registration Link https: //event. on 24. com/wcc/r/2081861/FB 85823 D 225 B 07 B 560441 D 9109 F 96 E 3 D Test Administration Webinar #1: December 5 @ 10: 30 am Registration Link https: //event. on 24. com/wcc/r/2083187/8331 EC 1 E 12 C 16135 FE 3 DE 1 D 2 E 995 F 960 Test Administration Webinar #2 : January 23 @ 10: 30 am Registration Link https: //event. on 24. com/wcc/r/2083173/742 C 0 DC 66 CF 38 C 91 C 4 D 26 DBA 46117 D 3 F

ACT Aspire Early High School 2020 Dates Online Testing Window April 6 - May

ACT Aspire Early High School 2020 Dates Online Testing Window April 6 - May 6

Aspire Next Steps ● Aspire is transitioning away from the current Aspire portal to

Aspire Next Steps ● Aspire is transitioning away from the current Aspire portal to Pearson. Access. Next. ● Aspire PAnext will be set up later this fall and DACs will receive instructions on how to give School Test Coordinators access. ● For now, schools and districts should download 2019 reports from the Aspire portal. They will be available there until October 31.

ACT and Aspire Resource Pages https: //dpi. wi. gov/assessment/act/resources/act https: //dpi. wi. gov/assessment/act/resources/aspire http:

ACT and Aspire Resource Pages https: //dpi. wi. gov/assessment/act/resources/act https: //dpi. wi. gov/assessment/act/resources/aspire http: //www. act. org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-districtsolutions/wisconsin. html

Reading Readiness Requirements 2019 -20 ● The 2019 -20 Reading Readiness requirement will remain

Reading Readiness Requirements 2019 -20 ● The 2019 -20 Reading Readiness requirement will remain the same as the 2018 -19 school year. ● Districts will be required to assess Reading Readiness for all 4 year old kindergarten through 2 nd grade students at least once during the school year. ● Each school board and the operator of each charter school shall select the appropriate, valid, and reliable assessment of literacy fundamentals to be used. ● The school board or operator shall ensure that the assessment evaluates whether a pupil possesses phonemic awareness and letter sound knowledge.

Reading Readiness Results ● Each school shall report the results of the screening to

Reading Readiness Results ● Each school shall report the results of the screening to each student’s parent or guardian. ● Each school shall provide a student whose screening indicates that he or she is at risk of reading difficulty with interventions or remedial reading services, as described under Wis. Stats. 121. 02(1)(c).

Reading Readiness Reimbursements ● DPI will continue to reimburse districts for eligible expenses. ●

Reading Readiness Reimbursements ● DPI will continue to reimburse districts for eligible expenses. ● Reimbursement for the 2019 -20 school year will occur in May.

Reading Readiness : Additional Information More information can be found at: ● General information:

Reading Readiness : Additional Information More information can be found at: ● General information: http: //dpi. wi. gov/assessment/reading-readiness ● FAQ: http: //dpi. wi. gov/assessment/reading-readiness/FAQ Department Contact: ● Duane Dorn: duane. dorn@dpi. wi. gov; (608) 267 -1069.

Discussion & Dialogue

Discussion & Dialogue

Thank You Office of Student Assessment 608 -267 -1072 osamail@dpi. wi. gov The next

Thank You Office of Student Assessment 608 -267 -1072 osamail@dpi. wi. gov The next OSA Office Hours is Thursday, November 15.