Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment Window 1 Materials Shipping Week of October 24
Materials for AKSA Window 1 will be shipping the week of Oct. 24, 2022, and should arrive no later than Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. District Assessment Coordinators should inventory all materials upon their arrival. The initial roster pull was completed using the Oct. 1 child count; however, an extra copy of all materials is provided and may be copied for district use. If materials appear to be incorrect or missing, please use the UK contact number provided on the Window 1 materials or email Devon Avery.
Please make sure all those administering the AKSA have completed the Overview/Attainment Tasks Combined Training and obtained a certificate before the training closes on Nov. 14. Test administrators must have the certificate on file with a DAC before receiving any Window 1 materials.
Administration Code Training and the Inclusion of Special Populations training are also required before Window One administration officially begins on Nov. 14, 2022.
Early Access to Student Registration Database (SRD) to Open on Oct. 24
Early access to the SRD for districts to verify and edit rosters opens on Oct. 24. This access is only to verify and edit rosters. Actual score entry for Attainment Tasks (AT) and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR) will not be accessible until Window 1 opens on Nov. 14. If you have any questions regarding editing or verifying rosters in the SRD, please contact Devon Avery or Darrell Mattingly.
AKSA Office Hours Scheduled
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) is pleased to announce its office hour sessions for the AKSA in the 2022-2023 school year. Office Hours will address questions specific to the Window 1 administration. The first session will occur prior to Window 1 opening, and there will be a second session prior to the close of the window.
District Assessment Coordinators (DACs), Building Assessment Coordinators (BACs), Directors of Special Education (DoSE), and all teachers/test administrators will be able to ask questions and receive assistance during this time. The dates, times, and links to the Teams meeting below may be forwarded to any school personnel who may benefit from attending these sessions:
AKSA Office Hour - Thursday, November 10, 2022, 3-4 PM ET
AKSA Office Hour - Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 3-4 PM ET
Please note that the questions asked during the office hour sessions should be specific to the upcoming AKSA administration. For questions, please contact Devon Avery or call (502) 564-4394 Ext. 4728.
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