Q: Is a recorded training available to support the 2022 Kentucky Summative Assessment released items data files?
A: Yes. Pearson has recorded a video to support understanding of the released items and associated data files.
In compliance with KRS 158.6453, performance data by student, school (and district) were provided to District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) through a secure file transfer on January 17. Statistical information for released items by state has been shared on the Kentucky Portal beginning in November 2022.
These KSA data provide evidence of student learning that helps to inform decision-making related to teaching and learning. Along with other data at the school level, these data can provide insight into student outcomes and provide a clearer picture of school performance.
Pearson Senior Program Manager Scott Wilson will be available during each February DAC Training Q&A session to answer questions on this topic at the end of the agenda.
Before and after those sessions, DACs may contact the Pearson Support Desk at (888) 437-1430 (Hours: 6am - 7:30pm CT) or email candi.gesling@pearson.com
2023 Feb. DAC Trainings Hybrid Question and Answer (Q&A) Sessions Registration - Deadlines and New Session Topic Added
The Division of Assessment and Accountability Support (DAAS) looks forward to the annual Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA), and District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Q&A hybrid meetings to prepare for the spring administration of the state assessments.
The trainings were released last week and should be reviewed prior to attending the Q&A session. Each training topic includes a recorded video to watch at the viewer’s convenience prior to attending one of the Q&A sessions for that topic. Most videos are approximately 30 minutes.
In order to make the most of the allotted time, the Q&A sessions will not include full presentations of content already covered in the recorded videos. Staff from the DAAS, other KDE offices, and Pearson representatives will be available to assist with questions.
For in-person Q&A Sessions, registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be followed by the Q&A Sessions scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon (local meeting location time.)
Feb. DAC Trainings Hybrid Q&A Sessions Highlights:
Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA), including PAN & TestNAV
10:15 - 10:30
Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) & Accommodations
High School and Test Security
NEW: KSA Released Items
Noon
Below are the Feb. DAC training Hybrid Q&A Sessions scheduled for the upcoming spring assessments. Registration is now open. Everyone planning to attend must register. Please carefully consider the in-person or virtual option and register just once for the appropriate session.
We welcome BACs to attend, but please keep in mind that DACs will receive preference in the event a venue is booked to the total capacity.
The DAAS believes that the safety of the participants is of the utmost importance. Therefore, the in-person meeting may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances. In case of cancelation, the in-person sessions will be held virtually. A Special DAC Email will be sent with the appropriate links. For questions or assistance, please contact Shara Savage.
2023 Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) Credits for February DAC Training
District Assessment Coordinators (DACs), Building Assessment Coordinators (BACs), and school and district employees who have viewed the 2023 February DAC training videos can apply for three hours of EILA Credits. To receive the EILA credits, participants must complete a survey after watching all videos. The survey can be accessed on Google Forms. Please allow at least two weeks after you have completed the survey to receive the EILA certificate via email. EILA credit for the February DAC Trainings that does not include the Q&A sessions. For questions or assistance on receiving the EILA Credit, please contact Lisa Jett.
February DAC Webcast Canceled
The DAC webcast originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9, has been canceled. The DAAS team looks forward to seeing everyone in person or virtually for our February DAC Q&A sessions!
Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment Window 2 Final Roster Pull Feb. 10
As a reminder, Feb. 10 is the final day to make changes in Infinite Campus to student enrollment status for the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA) prior to the final data pull by the Kentucky Department of Education. Any changes made beyond Feb. 10 will need to be completed manually by district personnel within the SRD. The SRD is scheduled to open for score entry on April 17 with the opening of AKSA Window 2.
Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment Window 2 VI Orders Due Feb. 13
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will provide tactically enhanced supplemental materials (e.g., maps, graphs) for some grades on the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment Attainment Tasks (AT) to students who have visual impairments and whose IEP status has been verified by KDE. This does not include large print materials. If a student qualifies for these materials, please complete the following tasks:
Verify a visual impairment has been clearly marked in the current IEP and the student is identified as participating in Kentucky’s Alternate Assessment. Once completed move to the next step.
- Download your District Spreadsheet using this link: Window 2 VI Orders
- Open the Google Sheet and select File>Download>Microsoft Excel
- Edit the spreadsheet with your District’s data. ONLY ONE LIST PER DISTRICT.
Once you have completed this spreadsheet, please save it as “DistrictName_Window1.XLSX and submit a copy to the Google Form.
This needs to be completed by the close of business February 13, 2023.
All submissions must be made no later than Monday, February 13, 2023, to receive these VI materials for the second Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment Attainment Task window. No further extensions can be granted. Districts who submit late information or do not follow the above instructions may not receive these materials for Test Window 2 (April 17 – May 30) on time. For any additional questions or concerns please contact dacinfo@education.ky.gov or by phone at (502) 564-4394.
ACT Spring 2023 Junior Administration: Materials Arriving Soon
Material to support activities related to the junior spring administration of the ACT, including the material needed to conduct the non-test activity in MyACT, will arrive in schools the week of Feb. 6 or 13, depending on the material receipt week chosen in PearsonAccessNext (PAN). Testing staff can monitor inbound material shipments in PAN. After materials are delivered, be sure to inventory the box(es) within 24 hours of receipt. Testing staff can find additional information and supporting documentation on inventory and MyACT-related activities within step 4 of the ACT-hosted website. For questions or assistance, please contact Shara Savage.
ACT Spring 2023 Junior Administration: Register for Upcoming Administration Webinar
Testing staff are encouraged to register for and attend an ACT-hosted webinar on Feb. 16 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This webinar will provide content related to test day and post-test activities and will offer testing staff the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers in live time. Even if testing staff are unable to join the session in live time, ACT recommends registering for the event to ensure testing staff receive a notification when an on-demand version is available for viewing. For questions or assistance, please contact Shara Savage.
ACT Spring 2023 Junior Administration: Office Hour Feb. 10
OAA and ACT will host an office hour session this Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. ET, focusing on the Non-Test Activity in MyACT. Although the focus will be on Non-Test Activities in MyACT, all questions related to the ACT state administration are welcome. The session will be hosted via a Microsoft Teams meeting. While the content will be focused on this policy, KDE and ACT encourage testing staff to attend and ask any questions they may have at this time. Please provide testing staff this Feb. 10 Teams Meeting Link for this week's session. For questions or assistance, please contact Shara Savage.
ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS Reminders
The ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Testing Window does not close until Feb. 17. Please keep most of the materials in the district if new students enroll during the testing window. Before shipping materials back to Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) starting Feb. 17, email Chris Williams for any shipping labels if needed.
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