Question of the Week
Q: Have new items been released for spring 2022 KSA?
A: Yes! Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) released items for Science, grades 4, 7 and 11 and On-Demand Writing, grades 5, 8, and 11 are now available at KY | Released Items (mypearsonsupport.com).
The Kentucky released items are delivered as a package which consists of information posted on the Kentucky Portal and information provided directly to the schools and districts. For each grade and content, a sample set of items are released along with the statistics for each item. On all the associated documentation for each item there will be a Unique Identification Number (UIN). This number can be used to link the information from all resources together.
Additional assessment items for all content areas including detailed scoring results will be released on the KY Portal in the upcoming weeks. DACs will be informed as items are released in Monday DAC emails.
ACT Spring 2023 Junior Administration Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) System Performance Update
ACT and OAA are aware of the performance issues with the TAA System, which is used to request ACT-authorized accommodations and support. ACT deployed a technology fix designed to resolve those performance issues over the weekend, due to the persistence of performance issues. As of this afternoon, testing staff is still experiencing system issues. Due to the ongoing system issue, ACT will likely extend the accommodations request deadline. As soon as the issue is resolved, OAA and ACT will communicate with testing staff as soon the system issue is resolved. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Shara Savage.
Assessment Scores in Infinite Campus
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) strives to publish student results data in Infinite Campus (IC) as it becomes available. KDE will publish the 2022-2023 ACT scores to districts beginning on Tuesday, December 13th.
Please email KDE data services inbox with any questions on this matter.
Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) Window 1 Closing and Makeups
The AKSA testing window to administer Attainment Tasks (AT) will close on Friday, Dec. 16. Attainment tasks for content standards for reading, mathematics, science, social studies and writing may NOT be administered after Friday, December 16. After Dec. 16, DACs may collect school level materials and destroy; however, original DAC binders, score sheets, etc. must be retained through the end of the school year.
DACs will use the Makeup Request Google form to complete requests for Window 1. Please have requests completed by December 23, 2022. Upon approval, the SRD will be opened for student score entry for the students requested. If an exceptional circumstance occurs after Dec. 23, please contact KDE to request approval. Please allow 1-2 business days for a request to be approved/opened. For questions, please contact Devon Avery or dacinfo@education.ky.gov.
AKSA Office Hour
Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) is hosting office hour sessions for the AKSA in the 2022-2023 school year. Office Hours will address questions specific to the Window 1 administration. This second session is prior to the close of the window and will be used to answer questions surrounding the close of the window, the Student Registration Database (SRD), and the makeup 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 link to the Teams meeting below may be forwarded to any school personnel who may benefit from attending these sessions:
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 AKSA Window 1 administration. For questions, please contact Devon Avery or call (502) 564-4394 Ext. 4728.
December Monthly DAC Webcast
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA), Division of Assessment and Accountability Support (DAAS) hosted its live monthly DAC Webcast virtually on Thursday, Dec. 8.
The meeting was hosted by Jennifer Stafford, Director, in the Division of Assessment and Accountability Support. She was joined by Devon Avery, Lisa Jett, Shara Savage and Chris Williams who provided important assessment and accountability topics. The agenda topics included:
- Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment Updates
- ACCESS for ELLs Reminder
- ACT Spring 2023 Junior Administration Reminders
- 2023 Feb. DAC Training
- New Data Analysis Document
- Kentucky United We Learn
The December 2022 DAC Webcast PowerPoint and the DAC Webcast Video links are available on the right-hand side of the KDE Meetings and Trainings webpage. The recorded session is posted on the KDE Media Portal. Future broadcasts are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. ET.
CTE EOP Assessment 2022-2023: Updates and Reminders
The 2022-2023 Career and Technical Education (CTE) End-of-Program (EOP) Assessment testing window is Feb. 20 – March 31. Schools have selected a consecutive two-week school testing window to conduct the assessment administration. All 2022-2023 CTE EOP Assessment testing must be completed by March 31. The CTE EOP Assessments are available in person and must be proctored in person in accordance with 703 KAR 5:080 (February 2014), Administration Code for Kentucky’s Educational Assessment Program and 703 KAR 5:070 (April 2021), Inclusion of Special Populations in the State-Required Assessment and Accountability Programs.
Reminders:
- Schools must meet CRITICAL DEADLINES for students to be eligible to test. A student must be identified as a “concentrator” in their pathway(s) in Infinite Campus (IC) and the Technical Education Database System (TEDS) AND have at least two credits in a pathway completed (two credits on their transcript in the pathway) by the Feb. 1 deadline to be eligible to test in 2022-2023. Refer to the latest TEDS Monthly Notes - Kentucky Department of Education for additional information regarding TEDS data. Test tickets will be generated in E-SESS, after Feb. 1, using the data from TEDS.
- All concentrator students in a pathway, with a CTE EOP Assessment available, who receive a test ticket will be eligible to test.
- The complete list of 2022-2023 Valid CTE End-of-Program (EOP) Assessments is available on the CTE EOP Assessments webpage and are aligned to Career Pathway Standards.
- All individuals participating in the administration of CTE EOP Assessment shall comply with 703 KAR 5:080 (February 2014), Administration Code for Kentucky’s Educational Assessment Program and 703 KAR 5:070 (April 2021), Inclusion of Special Populations in the State-Required Assessment and Accountability Programs. Assessment Regulations Training must be completed by all individuals participating in the administration of the assessments prior to testing at the local level. Nondisclosures and Group Signature Sheets verifying training should be kept on file locally.
Please visit the CTE EOP Assessment webpage for more information and contact KDE EOP Support at kdeeopsupport@education.ky.gov or Sherri Craig, Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE), at 502-564-4286 ext. 4226 with any questions.
ACCESS for ELLs Testing Underway
The 2022-2023 ACCESS for ELLs testing year has begun. Whether you’re new to ACCESS for ELLs or you’ve been with World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) for a while, you may need a quick refresher on where to find training courses, test materials, and resources to prepare staff and students for ACCESS for ELLs. Check out Everything you’ve ever wanted to know: ACCESS for ELLs for reminders about training, test prep, staying connected with families, state-specific guidance, and who to contact for more assistance.
WIDA and DRC Modified Customer Service Hours for Dec.
During the final two weeks of December, WIDA Client Services and Data Recognition (DRC) Customer Service will be available to assist educators during the following days and times:
WIDA Client Services Center
Mon. Dec. 19 – Fri. Dec. 23: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT
Tues. Dec. 27 – Fri. Dec. 30: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT
DRC Customer Service
Mon. Dec. 19 – Fri. Dec. 23: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. CT
Tues. Dec. 27 – Fri. Dec. 30: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. CT
Both customer service teams will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2 and will return to their regular hours of operation on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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