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STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate Overview Webinar Spring 2020 Image by:

Image by Death to Stock Topics v STAAR Alternate 2 Overview v TELPAS Alternate Overview v Resources and Support STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 3

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STAAR Alternate 2 Overview For eligible students who have significant cognitive disabilities and also receive special education services Same grades and subjects as STAAR: • • • Grades 3 and 6: mathematics and reading Grades 4 and 7: mathematics, reading, and writing Grade 5: mathematics, reading, and science Grade 8: mathematics, reading, science, and social studies EOC: Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U. S. History Students respond to questions asked by a trained test administrator in a one-on-one setting. These responses are entered in Pearson. Accessnext. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 5

STAAR Alternate 2 Updates • Registration is required for paper materials, including Large Print. • Window has already closed for the initial registration window. Late registration will be available for districts to enter students who were not included during the initial registration window. These students will require an additional order to be placed if materials can not be covered by overage. • The 2020 STAAR Alternate 2 grades 4 and 7 writing will each have one form (Form 1). All other grades and subjects will have ten forms (Form 1 – Form 10), including grades 4 and 7 math and reading. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 6

STAAR Alternate 2 Key Dates Date Submit registrations for STAAR Alternate 2 paper materials 12/2 – 1/3 STAAR Alternate 2 materials list available by 2/10 Districts receive shipment of STAAR Alternate 2 materials 3/2 – 3/6 Order additional STAAR Alternate 2 materials 3/9 – 4/10 Submit late student registrations for STAAR Alternate 2 3/9 – 4/21 STAAR Alternate 2 preview window* (districts must email TEA to request change to preview window) 3/16 – 3/27 STAAR Alternate 2 assessment window 3/30 – 4/21 STAAR Alternate 2 reports posted to the Assessment Management System Districts submit STAAR Alternate 2 score code changes 5/15 – 5/22 STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 7

STAAR Alternate 2 Process Step 1 Submit student registrations. Step 2 Review materials list. Step 3 Order additional materials, if necessary. Step 4 Submit student data for late registrations. Step 5 Administer STAAR Alternate 2 assessment. Step 6 Enter student responses. Step 7 Verify info. Step 8 Return materials. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 8

Register Students v Student registration file upload v User interface; Setup > Students v Steps listed in the Assessment Management System User’s Guide STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 9

STAAR Alternate 2 Student Transfers Students who enroll on or after March 30, 2020: v Students who transfer/move to a new district after the first day of the STAAR Alternate 2 testing window do not have to be tested. The new district should register the student and mark the tests with an “O” score code. Document the reason for the score code at the local level. v Students who transfer within the same district after the first day of the STAAR Alternate 2 testing window still must be tested by the district where the student is enrolled. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 10

STAAR Alternate 2 – Move Tests v A STAAR Alternate 2 student can only be registered in one district at a time. The "Move Tests between Organizations" function can be used to move a test assignment from the student's sending organization to the student's receiving organization. v Move Tests Between Organizations is only visible when the feature dates for "Students - Registration Update" and "Students - Score Code Changes/Test Taken Changes" are open. v Tests for STAAR Alternate 2 or TELPAS Alternate can be moved if they are not In Progress or Completed. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 11

STAAR Alternate 2 – Move Tests Only the District Testing Coordinator role will be able to access the tool. 1. From Setup > Move Tests Between Organizations, search for the student whose test needs to be moved. 2. Select the student by checking the checkbox next to the student’s name. 3. Open the task list and select Move Tests Between Organizations and click the Start button. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 12

STAAR Alternate 2 – Move Tests 4. Check the Status of test before attempting to move. Test Assignment can only be moved if it is in "Assigned" status. 5. In the Organizations drop-down, select the organization the student's tests should be moved to. 6. Check the checkbox next to the test(s) that will be moved and click the Move Tests button. 7. If the move is successful, the screen will indicate that the move was a success and the change has been saved. The new test assignment information will be displayed on screen. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 13

STAAR Alternate 2 Materials List Posted in Pearson. Accessnext. From Reports > Published Reports. • Materials List (only if students registered during initial window) • Overage • Security Checklist STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 14

Materials – STAAR Alternate 2 v A kit that includes one student test booklet, one secure test administrator manual, and one set of image cards, will be shipped based on student registrations entered for each district. v Test booklets and secure test administrator manuals are assigned by form number to each campus (Forms 01– 10). If a district needs additional materials for a campus, the district should first use district overage or overage from another campus (even if form # is different). If a district needs to order additional materials for a campus, they should order the same form number that has been assigned to that campus. v SA 2 grade 4 and 7 writing will only have one form instead of 10. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 15

STAAR Alternate 2 Materials Student booklet (regular size and Large Print available) Test Administrator Manual for each grade Image card set (number stamp on back of each image card to correspond with test items) Scoring document STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 16

Locate Shipment Tracking Numbers 1. Go to Setup > Orders & Shipment Tracking. 2. Click on the blue icon next to the order number and click on Shipments to get tracking number. Tracking information will appear in the system after the packages have been picked up by carrier. If a district's materials are being shipped via freight, then tracking numbers will not appear in the system. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 17

Order Additional Materials 1. From Setup > Orders & Shipment Tracking: 2. Select “Create/Edit Orders. ” 3. Add items. 4. Select Create. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 18

Enter Student Responses 1. From Testing > Student Tests: 2. Search for and select student(s). 3. From the Tasks drop down, check “Score Alternate Student Tests” and Start. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 19

Enter Student Responses 4. Select Form number and enter responses from Scoring Document. Click Save. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 20

Wrong Test Form Submitted If the wrong test (form or subject) was selected and started for STAAR Alternate 2, the test must be submitted, marked Do Not Report and then the correct form assigned. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 21

Enter Score Codes, DNR, and Accommodations v Setup > Students > Manage Student Tests – Test Details screen – Score Code, DNR and accommodations v If a student was provided accommodations, the accommodations must be indicated in the Accommodations menu on the Student Test Details screen. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 22

STAAR Alternate 2 Operational Reports 1. From Reports > Operational Reports: 2. Select “Students & Registrations” under Report Categories. 3. View report. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 23

Alternate Test Details Report Status Descriptions Use the Alternate Test Details report to confirm student test status. Report Test Status Student Test Screen Status Description Extracted Attempt Test has been pulled and cannot be updated. In Progress Testing Some questions have been answered, but not all. Completed Testing All questions have been answered but not submitted. Not Started Assignment Test has been assigned, score entry screen has been visited, but nothing has been entered. ** - Blank - Assignment Test has been assigned, but score entry screen has NOT been visited, and nothing entered. ** ** This includes students who have a score code marked on the Manage Student Test screen (i. e. , NAAR, Medical Exp. , etc. ) and nothing on the score entry screen. Districts should check each of these. Student tests that are Not Started or Blank will not be reported unless a Score Code has been set. Any tests that have zero item responses and a score code will be reported. Any tests that have zero item responses and no score code, will NOT be reported. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 24

Student Tests Screen From Testing > Student Tests: STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 25

Student Registration Summary Report From Reports > Operational Reports > Students & Registration > Student Registration Summary - shows the number of students with tests assigned and number of students with tests complete. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 26

STAAR Alternate 2 Resources Educator Guide Online DCCR TEA Provided to familiarize educators with the STAAR Alternate 2 assessment Contains chronological checklist for District and Campus Coordinators Manuals, training presentations, new student eligibility requirements STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 27

STAAR Alternate 2 Resources Avocet. pearson. com/tx/home STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 28

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TELPAS Alternate Overview v For English learners (ELs) with the most significant cognitive disabilities who cannot participate in TELPAS, even with allowable accommodations v Grades 2*-12: holistic inventory of listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains v Test administrators, based on their knowledge of a student’s English language skills over a period of time, will make holistic judgments across the four language domains using the TELPAS Alternate Observable Behaviors that are aligned with alternate Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs). These observations are then entered in Pearson. Accessnext. *For ELs enrolled in grade 2, the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee, in conjunction with the language proficiency assessment committee (LPAC), must review the TELPAS Alternate Participation Requirements to determine whether a student is eligible to participate in TELPAS Alternate. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 30

TELPAS Alternate Key Dates Date Submit counts for TELPAS Alternate test administrator manuals 10/21 - 11/8 Districts receive TELPAS Alternate test administrator manuals 1/6 -1/10 Submit student registrations for TELPAS Alternate 1/10 - 4/3 TELPAS Alternate Assessment window 2/24 – 4/3 TELPAS Alternate reports posted to the Assessment Management System Initial: 5/8 Final: 5/22 Districts submit TELPAS Alternate score code changes 5/8 - 5/15 STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 31

TELPAS Alternate Training Requirements and Due Dates Summary of TELPAS Alternate Training Requirements Due Dates Who must be trained Type of training needed Training due by District coordinators Annual training in TELPAS Alternate administration procedures and test security January 24 Campus coordinators Annual training in TELPAS Alternate administration procedures and test security February 7 Grades 2— 12 test administrators, monitors, or assistants Annual training in test security and TELPAS Alternate test procedures for grades 2 -12 February 21 TELPAS Alternate Overview 32

TELPAS Alternate Test Administrator Manual v For every 1 manual ordered, a package with one TELPAS Alternate Test Administrator Manual and three copies of the TELPAS Alternate Observable Behaviors (OBs) was sent. Districts can print or make additional copies of the manual and OBs, as needed. Example: 30 manuals ordered = 30 manuals and 90 copies of the OBs. v The information from the OB will be transcribed into Pearson. Access Next for each student. There will be online transcribe form for all grade levels. v The manuals are not secure and should not be returned. They can be recycled. Posted online (Avocet, PA Next > Support > Documentation) STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 33

TELPAS Alternate Rater Training v Test administrators are required to have test administration procedures and test security training annually. v Test administrators for TELPAS Alternate are not required to calibrate in order to complete the holistic inventory. v TEA highly recommends that TELPAS Alternate test administrators view a series of short training Power. Points on the TEA TELPAS Alternate Resources page. v Training Power. Points provide test administrators with foundational knowledge which will assist them when evaluating their students in the spring. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 34

What are Observable Behaviors? In TELPAS Alternate, the Observable Behaviors are like questions the test administrator answers about a student. Each Observable Behavior measures one skill that is aligned to the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). The skill can be found on the left under the number of the Observable Behavior. The boxes contain descriptions of characteristics that students learning English are likely to demonstrate over time. The descriptors show the progression of second language acquisition from one proficiency level to the next and are aligned to the TELPAS Alternate PLDs. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 35

Observable Behaviors and Classroom Examples v Texas teachers developed classroom examples to help test administrators better understand the descriptions of student performance for each Observable Behavior. v Elementary and secondary examples describe one way that students could demonstrate each skill across the five levels of proficiency. An accessible version of the Observable Behaviors and classroom examples can be found at https: //tea. texas. gov/student. assessment/telpasalt/#Alt STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 36

Using the Classroom Examples v The purpose of each example is to illustrate how a student could demonstrate the skill at each proficiency level. v These examples are not intended to be used as test questions or performance tasks for teachers to replicate, although using them for this purpose is acceptable if needed. v There are many other classroom activities that could be used as examples for the Observable Behaviors. v Teachers are encouraged to use their own activities in the regular classroom setting when determining a student’s ability to understand use English. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 37

Observable Behaviors and the Glossary You may discover vocabulary in the Observable Behaviors that might be used in a way that differs from common classroom usage. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 38

TELPAS Alternate Glossary The glossary is located on the TELPAS Alternate webpage v as a separate document under Instructional Resources, and v in Appendix B at the back of the TELPAS Alternate Test Administrator Manual under Training Resources. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 39

Students Who Move v If an EL enrolls in a Texas public school BEFORE February 24 (the start of the TELPAS Alternate assessment window), the receiving campus is responsible for all TELPAS Alternate assessments. This is true whether the student enrolls from another Texas school or from another state or country. Additionally, this is true even if the ratings were not yet assigned when the student moved. v If an EL enrolls ON or AFTER February 24, the student does not have to be tested. The receiving campus at the new district can mark the tests complete and assign an “E” score code to the tests. Document the reason for the score code at the local level. v If an EL withdraws ON or AFTER February 24, the sending campus is responsible for TELPAS Alternate of students who were enrolled before February 24 but withdraw before the close of the window. The sending district will assign either an “E” or “S” depending on whether the student was able to be assessed in all four domains. 4 STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 40

Move Tests Between Organizations v Move Tests Between Organizations is only visible when the feature dates for "Students - Registration Update" and "Students - Score Code Changes/Test Taken Changes" are open. v Tests for STAAR Alternate 2 or TELPAS Alternate can be moved if they are not In Progress or Completed. v Instructions are listed in the Assessment Management System User’s Guide posted in Avocet. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 41

Students Testing in a Co-Op v The district or campus where the student is testing should register the student in the online Assessment Management System and complete all TELPAS Alternate online activities for the student, including entering scoring information and marking accommodations (if applicable). v The Reporting CDC field on the Register Students page should be completed with the student’s home campus number so the student’s assessment results will be reported correctly. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 42

TELPAS Alternate Process Step 1 Enter counts for Test Administrator manuals. Step 2 Submit student registration data. Step 4 Enter holistic inventory. Step 3 Administer TELPAS Alternate Assessment. Step 5 Verify student info. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 43

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TELPAS Alternate Registration v Districts are required to register all students who will participate in the 2020 TELPAS Alternate administration. v Districts may choose to create and submit separate student registration files (e. g. , campus-specific files, grade-specific files, etc. ) and import each as they are completed and verified. The information will be loaded into reporting groups based on the group districts indicated in the Group Name field in the district-supplied student registration file. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 45

Register Students v Student registration file upload v User interface; Setup > Students v Steps listed in the Assessment Management System User’s Guide STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 46

Reporting CDC v Districts should only add the Reporting CDC if the student tested at a different district/campus from the one they report to. v If a Reporting CDC needs to be entered, use the CDC # instead of the name since there are many campuses with the same name. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 47

Enter TELPAS Alternate Holistic Inventory 1. From Testing > Student Tests: 2. Search for and select the student(s) whose information you want to enter. 3. Select Score Alternate Student Tests from the Start drop-down menu. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 48

Enter Holistic Inventory 4. Indicate the student-level description for each of the observable behaviors by clicking on the correct radio button. 5. Click Save. You will not be able to Save unless all answers are marked. 6. Repeat steps for each student listed. If the wrong information was submitted, the test must be marked Do Not Report and a new test assigned. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 49

Do Not Report From Testing > Student Tests, search for and select student, select Edit Student Tests, then Start. Select student test. Check Do Not Report box and enter reason. Click Save. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 50

View Operational Reports 1. From Reports > Operational Reports: 2. Select “Students & Registrations” under Report Categories. 3. View report. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 51

TELPAS Alternate – Alternate Test Details Report Use the Alternate Test Details report to confirm student test status. Report Test Status Student Test Screen Status Description Extracted Attempt Test has been pulled and cannot be updated. In Progress Testing Some questions have been answered, but not all. Completed Testing All questions have been answered but not submitted. Not Started Assignment Test has been assigned, score entry screen has been visited, but nothing has been entered. ** - Blank - Assignment Test has been assigned, but score entry screen has NOT been visited, and nothing entered. ** ** This includes students who have a score code marked on the Manage Student Test screen (i. e. , NAAR, Medical Exp. , etc) and nothing on the score entry screen. Districts should check each of these. Student tests that are Not Started or Blank will not be reported unless a Score Code has been set. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 52

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After Testing v Districts will need to keep each student’s paper holistic inventory with observations and notes in the student’s permanent record file for two years. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 54

TEA – TELPAS Alternate Page Contains: v Blueprints and Proficiency Levels v Documentation Forms v Instructional Resources v Training Resources v Parent Resources v Additional Resources https: //tea. texas. gov/student. assessment/telpasalt/ STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 55

Pearson. Accessnext Online Support v Improved usability v Reorganized overall structure that reflects the user’s experience https: //support. assessment. pearson. com/x/BYDy STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 56

Pearson. Accessnext Online Support v Instructions available in various mediums including written, images, and videos STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 57

District and Campus Coordinator Resources v Contains program information, including calendars, manuals, and all oaths v Access from Avocet District and Campus Coordinator Resources STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 58

STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate User’s Guide This guide is posted in Avocet and also located under Top Resources on the Support page. http: //avocet. pearson. com/TX/Home STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 59

Frequent Questions From Districts v We have Junior and Senior ELs in our district who have previously met the participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 but have completed their EOC testing requirements and therefore not testing this spring. Are they still eligible for TELPAS Alternate? If these ELs met participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 in the past, then they still meet eligibility for TELPAS Alternate. v Do teachers and service providers with whom the test administrator collaborates have to sign an oath? Teachers and service providers with whom the test administrator collaborates do not have to sign an oath; however, they must ensure confidentiality of the information. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 60

Frequent Questions From Districts v After the assessment is complete and observations have been transcribed into the online system, do districts need to keep each student’s paper holistic inventory with notes in his or her permanent record file? Yes. Districts will need to keep each student’s paper holistic inventory with observations and notes in the student’s permanent record file for two years (TELPAS Alternate Test Administrator Manual, page 7). As a clarification, the notes to be kept in a student’s permanent record file are those taken during the TELPAS Alternate assessment window to determine a student’s consistent use of English. For educators that used the optional Observable Behaviors (notes version) throughout the school year, it is at the district’s discretion if they choose to keep the Observable Behaviors (notes version) in the student’s permanent record file as well. STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 61

Support Pearson TEA • Customer Support Form • Student Assessment Division • Chat • 512 -463 -9536 • http: //tea. texas. gov/student. asses sment/ • assessment. specialpopulations@ tea. texas. gov STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate 62