Question of the Week
Q: When will the ACT PearsonAccessnext (PAN) open for the Fall 2022 Senior Administration of the ACT?
A: The ACT PAN for the fall 2022 Senior administration will open Monday, Aug. 1. District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) and ACT Test Coordinators (TCs) will receive an email from NoReplyTestAdmin@act.org announcing the opening of the Select Test Dates and Verify Enrollment window. The deadline to complete this task is Friday, Aug. 26. The email message will include directions for accessing and completing required tasks within each system. It will also include links to system user guides with more detailed information.
If TCs have changed since spring 2022 testing, DACs should forward the ACT email to the new TC, create a new PAN account if needed, and then change the TC contact information in PAN. Directions for changing TCs can be found in the PAN User Guide for the ACT. For new DACs, please email Shara Savage to set up your new account.
ACT Authorized Accommodations for the Fall 2022 Senior Administration of the ACT - Deadline
School and district testing staff will receive an email from statetesting@operations.act.org with directions to re-associate previously approved accommodations with the fall administration window and directions for requesting new accommodations in ACT’s Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system on Thursday, July 28. This communication will provide links to existing resources that will assist staff in completing this task prior to the deadline of Friday, Aug. 26. Testing staff can also visit step three of the ACT-hosted website to gather information and view an on-demand accommodations training webinar. If you have any additional questions, please contact Shara Savage.
ACT Hosted Training for 2022 Fall ACT Senior Administration
ACT will host standalone webinars to provide detailed information about test administration and accommodations. Test coordinators and test accommodations coordinators will benefit from these training sessions - register today!
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Test Administration Training (webinar) – Aug. 3, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
- Topics: How to administer a successful test day | receiving and returning test materials
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Test Accommodations Training - available on demand - available on demand
- Topics: Use the ACT TAA System to request accommodations/supports | how to administer the ACT with accommodations and English-learner supports
Share this information with all testing personnel who will benefit. Webinar recordings will be available shortly after webinars end and can be accessed via the registration link. Links to training will be posted to the ACT-hosted testing webpage.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Shara Savage.
Reminder: Upcoming WIDA Q&A Webinar
Please join the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) to learn about the following topic:
- WIDA Screener for Kindergarten Tuesday, July 26, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. CT
More information and login details can be found in the WIDA Secure Portal on the Webinars page.
Can’t make it? The recordings for WIDA Q&A Webinars are posted to the WIDA Secure Portal on the Webinars page within a week of the presentation.
Assessment Scores in Infinite Campus (IC)
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) strives to publish student results data in IC as it becomes available. KDE will publish the Advanced Placement (AP) scores, Career Work Experience Certification (CWEC) assessments and the Employability Skills Attainment Record (ESAR) assessments to districts beginning on Tuesday, July 26.
Please email KDE data services inbox with any questions on this matter.
Interim Assessment Research Study, Year Two
Pearson is entering year two of an interim assessment research study. One purpose of the research is to discover if interim assessments can efficiently measure student achievement and growth on Kentucky content standards, within and across school years. Pearson’s interim assessment system, Transcend, is designed to provide efficient, actionable achievement results and growth measures to district leaders, school leaders and teachers, on the same platform where students experience their state summative exam (TestNav).
Transcend focuses on alignment to the local scope and sequence/curriculum map, making it an assessment of learning, not just standards. This research project aligns to Kentucky standards and provides reports to the student, class, grade and district with the intent to support all stakeholders in the district.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is supportive of Kentucky school districts participating in this ongoing research project with Pearson. The cost for Transcend will be $10 per student for grades 3 - 8. KDE will reimburse the district $5 per student at the end of the year. The district will pay the initial cost of the work to Pearson, then submit an invoice to KDE for the number of students who participated.
For any additional questions or to participate, please contact Dr. Laura Cain or Maritta Baker.
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