fall bac training alternate k-prep jessica lyons fall 2015
TRANSCRIPT
FALL BAC TRAINING
ALTERNATE K-PREP
JESSICA LYONS
FALL 2015
WHAT’S NEW . . .
• Alternate K-PREP Aligned to KCAS Science Standards were identified for instruction, determined which order to teach for windows 1 and 2. Standards were expanded to better serve instruction and item development for the Alternate K-PREP Science Assessment. Released to teachers in August.
• Transition Attainment Record had new science standards incorporated into the assessment (grade 11 only) for the 2015-16 school year. Science on the TAR is not part of accountability.
• TAR no longer administered at grades 8 and 10 (ACT Explore and ACT Plan removed).
TRAINING PROVIDED BY KDE• All trainings will be web-based trainings; they will follow
the same format as last year.
•Combined Overview/AT trainings/quiz are required every year for anyone who will administer the Attainment Tasks.
• Transition Attainment Record (TAR) training / quiz is required every year for anyone who will administer the TAR.
• A certification quiz will be required for the training. BACs MUST collect this certificate of successful completion before providing Attainment Tasks Materials.
ASSESSMENT TRAININGS
Overview/AT Training
• August 17 – October 23, 2015 Transition
Attainment Record Training
IMPORTANT POINTS TO ADDRESS DURING TRAINING Test Security – double locked One to One Administration Complete online training and qualification quiz Untimed tasks
Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Training for
Kentucky’s AlternateK-PREP Teachers and Instructional
Assistants
KDE ALTERNATE K-PREP WEBPAGE
http://education.ky.gov/AA/Assessments/kprep/Pages/Alternate-K-PREP.aspx
ALTERNATE K-PREP SYSTEMS HOME PAGE
Direct Link to:
•Online Training System (OTS)
• Teacher’s will complete the quiz.
• Student Registration Database (SRD)
•Houses student scores from both the Attainment Tasks (AT) and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR).
• Tracks communication progress for students through the Learner Characteristics Inventory (LCI).
•More information, including a manual, will be available later this fall.
ALTERNATE K-PREP ASSESSMENT CALENDAR 2015-16DATE EVENT
August 17 Alternate Assessment Overview/Attainment Task Combined Training Released
September 14 Transition Attainment Record (TAR) Training ReleasedTAR Administration Begins
October 23 Alternate Assessment Overview/Attainment Task Combined Training Closes
November 2 Attainment Task Test Window 1 BeginsStudent Registration Database (SRD) Opens for Score Entry
December 11 Attainment Task Test Window 1 ClosesLast day to enter scores in SRD for AT Test Window 1(TAR and LCI will remain open)
December 14 - 17 Check-in AT Binders and Seating Charts to the Testing Unit
April 11 AT Test Window 2 BeginsStudent Registration Database (SRD) Opens for Score Entry
May 13 AT Test Window 2 Closes and TAR Administration ClosesLast Day to enter scores in SRD (AT Test Window 2, TAR and LCI)
May 16 - 20 Check-in Alternate Assessment Accountability Folders (AAAF), AT Binders and Seating Charts to the Testing Unit
NOTE: The above dates are different from the dates found on the KDE website. Some dates may change due to situations beyond the control of JCPS.
TESTING WINDOWS
TEST WINDOWITEMS TESTED PER CONTENT
AREA
READING, MATHEMATICS, WRITING and
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
November 2- December 11,
201515 Items
Standards1 - 3
Standards1 - 2
April 11-May 13, 2016 15 Items
Standards4 - 6
Standards3 - 4
ALIGNMENT OF STANDARDS
•The Alternate Assessment aligns with grade level content standards assessed in grades 3 - 8 as well as high school.
•Kentucky is required by federal law to assess all students using these content standards; however the Alternate Assessment addresses the standards in a format that is modified based on the severity of students’ needs.
Grade Level/Content Area
KCAS StandardAlternate K-PREP Aligned
Content Standards
Grade 3 Reading
R-3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as a basis for the answers.READING STANDARDS FOR LITERATURE
Answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text.
R-3.2 Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic. READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Compare and contrast the most important points in two texts on the same topic.
Order of Instruction
Order of Instruction
CONTENT AREAS TESTED (ELEMENTARY)
GRADE CONTENT AREAS STANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT)
3Reading and Mathematics
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading and Mathematics)
4
Reading, Mathematics, Science and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards(Reading, Mathematics, Writing and Science)
5
Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards(Reading, Mathematics, Writing) Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies)
CONTENT AREAS TESTED (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
GRADE CONTENT AREAS STANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT)
6
Reading, Mathematics and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Writing)
7
Reading, Mathematics and Science
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics, Writing and Science)
8
Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Writing) Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies)
CONTENT AREAS TESTED (HIGH SCHOOL)GRADE CONTENT
AREAS STANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT)
TRANSITION ATTAINMENT
RECORD (TAR)
9
Reading Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Reading
10
Mathematics and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Mathematics and Writing
11
Science and Writing
Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Writing and Science
Alternate for ACT
12Social Studies Core Content 4.1 (AA
Social Studies)
ATTAINMENT TASK RELEASED ITEMS / RESOURCE GUIDE
http://education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/Pages/Alternate-K-PREP-Training-and-Instructional-Resources.aspx
ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOLDER (AAAF)
8 pocket folder with labels
Cover label• Student
Information• IEP
Accommodations• Documentation
Check list
Delivered to the Schools by
Pony
ATTAINMENT TASKS
• Same layout used last year
• combination of tasks from years 1 through 3
• Scripted test; read by test administrator
• Adaptable materials that can be simplified based on the individual student needs
•Dimension A students will have 4 choices (pictures) and Dimension B will have 3
• AT Binders will be sent to the BAC’s by Signature Pony 1 week prior to the testing window.
SEATING CHART
ADAPTATIONS TO MATERIALS
You are advised to allow teachers access to the
materials before they begin administering the
assessment. The intent is to make any needed changes
to the tasks that will allow the student access to the
materials per the type of adaptation they require.
EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONSThe Student uses in instruction: Then it is acceptable to:
eye gaze board place picture symbols on the board
words without pictures provide choices without the pictures
verbal directions to start and continue a task provide verbal directions as long as it is not cueing the student to the correct answer
large print copies make a large print copy
orientation to materials (e.g., assisting the student in touching each choice while telling him/her what it reads and then asking the student to select the answer)
orient the student to the materials as long as no cueing to the correct answer is given – read response options, point to or touch objects prior to asking question
physical support to aid independent movement (e.g., support at elbow so student can move hand left to right)
provide physical support as long as it is not physically guiding the student to the correct answer
ATTAINMENT TASK WORKSHEET
TAR/CCR• The College and Career Readiness advisory group
for the 1% is currently working on details for alternate assessment students to demonstrate college/career readiness.
• The career readiness components are still being designed.
• The TAR score represents the ACT benchmark as part of College and Career Readiness.
TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR)
•Released on September 14 and will remain open until May 13.
• (No longer given at grades 8 and 10)
•Assessed for ACT at grade 11.
•One member from the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) or the Transition Team must be trained to complete the TAR.
• TAR will be provided (online) after the quiz has been completed. Teacher may print TAR and share with members.
• TAR scores are submitted online.
TRANSITIONATTAINMENTRECORD WORKSHEET
GRADE 12 & 14- TAR• Available for grade 12 and 14 students who did not meet
benchmark in Reading or Mathematics
Reading- 19
Mathematics-16
• No science assessment required at grades 12 and 14
• If a student plans to stay beyond the grade 12 assessment, they should be coded as grade 14 in IC.
• Grade 12 and 14 students who have not met the benchmark for the TAR may take the grade 11 TAR assessment again to assist them in meeting the required scores for CCR readiness. This can be completed ONCE per year. TAR meets CCR requirements for Alternate
Assessment students.
COLLEGE-CAREER READINESS DASHBOARD
BAC Directions
Website: https://spportal.jefferson.kyschools.us/bi/slc/CCR/Pages/Home.aspx
Report: Student ACT-COMPASS-KYOTE Tracking
• Access the CCR Dashboard.
• The Transition Attainment Record (TAR) scores will be added to the Dashboard for Grades 12 and 14.
• Tips for TAR PowerPoint will be sent in an email to BACs and teachers.
• Notify the teachers of any students that did not meet the TAR in a previous year.
• Notify Jessica Lyons ([email protected]) in the Testing Unit with a list of students that will be re-taking the TAR during the 2015-2016 school year.
CCR DASHBOARD SCREENSHOT
UPCOMING ALTERNATE CCR NEWS . . .
• 2015-16 Pilot in selected schools
• 2016-2017 State-wide pilot
• 2017-2018 in Accountability
SCHOOL MONITORING PROCESS• Verify the following:
•Completed training on Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations training provided by BAC• All required training completed•Overview/Attainment Task• Transition Attainment Record
•Code of Ethics signed• Student assessment occurred one to one• Appropriate accommodations were provided•Work samples for each standard
BAC/TEACHER CHECKLIST
DISTRICT MONITORING PROCESS
•Monitoring is not mandatory but definitely encouraged as KDE will review folders for 2015-16.
• Verify the following:
• Alternate K-PREP Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Training has occurred.
• Training/Quiz completed for Attainment Tasks.
• A signed Code of Ethics.
• Student assessment occurred one to one.
• Appropriate accommodations were provided.
• Instructional materials were provided (work samples for each standard).
SUPPORT
• Teacher Trainings
• August 31, 2015 – CBY Bldg. 1 Conference A & B
• New Teacher School Visits
• E-Mails
Middle/High
Elementary
QUESTIONS??
Jessica Lyons – Data Management Research TechnicianData Management, Planning & Program Evaluation/Testing
Unit485-3388
Jina Gibson-Hurst – Specialist IIECE Department