Question of the Week
Q: When will the recorded February DAC Training videos and resources be released?
A: February District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Training videos and resources are now available. Each training has been recorded by staff in the Division of Assessment and Accountability Support (DAAS) and Pearson testing partners. The trainings include Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA), Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA), Accommodations, High School, Test Security, the Student Data Review and Rosters (SDRR) application and trainings from Pearson on Operational Testing and TestNav. The separate videos may be accessed from the KDE DAC Training Series.
PowerPoints and other referenced resources, which include the February DAC Training (FDT) check sheet, for the February DAC Training, may be accessed on the Meetings and Trainings page.
The 2024-2025 Kentucky Assessment and Accountability Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) contains questions and answers for the different assessment programs, the SDRR application, test security, and accommodations. This FAQ document is another valuable resource for testing staff.
Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) credit will be offered for the February DAC Training Videos. EILA credit will not be provided for February DAC Q&A sessions.The expectation for districts will be to review the recorded training videos prior to the hybrid Q&A sessions. DAAS staff has prepared a Q&A Checklist to assist in preparing for the Q&A sessions. Information on how to receive the EILA credit will be provided in an upcoming Monday DAC Email.
For questions on any of the resources, please contact DAAS by email or phone at (502) 564-4394.
K Screen Prior Settings Data Review Results
Following the optional data review of Prior Settings, the 2024-2025 Kindergarten Screener (K Screen) results were updated today, Monday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. ET.
Districts can access the data through the KDE Secure Web Application, where the results are organized in district and school breakdowns. The ZIP files follow the naming protocol: SD25_###_K Screen_District Name_20250123 (The ### represents your district code). The data includes composite scores from the Core Assessment, Self-Help and Social-Emotional Skills Survey, and Prior Settings data reported in Infinite Campus. These insights aid stakeholders in supporting student growth.
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) extends sincere gratitude for DAC commitment to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of published information. The dedication to this critical work is truly appreciated.
For questions, contact Tiffany Christopher.
ACT Spring 2025 Junior State Administration – Accommodations Qualified Exceptions to the Deadline Now Open
The Qualified Exceptions to the Deadline (QED) window opened today, Jan. 27. The QED is for newly diagnosed or newly enrolled students. Please be sure to review the QED application to determine if the school/district has examinee(s) who are eligible to request accommodations and/or supports during this window. The QED window is not an opportunity to submit or resubmit initial requests for accommodations and/or supports.
For questions and assistance, please contact ACT at 800.553.6244, ext. 1788 or email ACTStateAccoms@act.org. Additionally, please contact Christen Roseberry with any questions.
ACT Spring 2025 Junior State Administration – Preparing Devices for Online Testing
OAA and ACT strongly encourage schools to conduct the appropriate pretest activities to verify that local network and devices are properly configured to administer the ACT online successfully. A best practice for schools and districts is to complete all site readiness requirements and lock down (freeze) devices prior to the start of testing. This ensures no operating system updates or other updates are pushed to the devices that could potentially negatively impact the test administration itself. The recommended date to lock down devices is Wednesday, Feb. 5. Please note: Districts can still complete site readiness activities beyond this date, even leading up to the day before testing, but completing the site readiness requirements prior to testing is recommended.
Step 2 of the ACT-hosted testing website contains helpful resources about completing site readiness for online testing, including the Technical Coordinator Checklist, Technical Guide for Online Testing, Site Readiness Plan, Mock Administration Guide, and various training tutorials.
For questions and assistance, please contact Christen Roseberry.
Nominate Educators for WIDA Fellows Program
WIDA is accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 cohort of WIDA Fellows by Sunday, March 2. Twenty expert educators will be selected to join a dynamic professional learning community and provide guidance and feedback on the development of WIDA professional learning materials.
Browse the WIDA Fellows webpage to learn about the program, its benefits and the nomination process.
For questions about the WIDA Fellows program, please email WIDA for more information.
2024-2025 Career and Technical Education (CTE) End-of-Program (EOP) Assessment and Tech Ready Apprentices for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment Critical Deadline Extended
Due to unforeseen weather conditions and school closures, the critical deadline, originally Sunday, Feb. 1, to identify students for testing in the 2024-2025 CTE EOP Assessment or TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment, has been extended to Monday, Feb 10..
The 2024-2025 CTE EOP Assessment and TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment testing windows are Feb. 24 – Mar. 28. Schools have selected a consecutive two-week school testing window to conduct the assessment administration. All 2024-2025 CTE EOP Assessment and TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment testing must be completed by Friday, Mar. 28.
UPDATES:
The Feb. 1 critical deadline to identify students eligible to test in the CTE EOP Assessment and/or TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment has been extended to Monday, Feb. 10. Schools must meet Critical Deadlines for students to be eligible to test.
Refer to the latest Technical Education Database System (TEDS) Monthly Notes - Kentucky Department of Education for additional information regarding TEDS data.
Test tickets will be generated in E-SESS after Feb. 10 using the data from TEDS. Assessment coordinators will be notified mid-Feb. once the test tickets are available in E-SESS for assessment administration preparations.
REMINDERS:
The complete list of 2024-2025 Valid CTE EOP Assessments is available on the CTE EOP Assessments webpage and is aligned to Career Pathway Standards.
All individuals participating in the administration of the CTE EOP Assessment shall comply with 703 KAR 5:080, Administration Code for Kentucky’s Educational Assessment Program and 703 KAR 5:070, 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.
RESOURCES:
The 2024-2025 CTE EOP Assessment Coordinator and Test Administrator Manuals are available on the CTE EOP Assessment webpage.
Refer to the 2024-25 TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessment resources for specific TRACK details and the TRACK Process Document information. The TRACK Pre-Apprenticeship Assessments only apply to schools with TRACK pathways.
Refer to the 2024-25 CTE EOP Online IT Requirements updates, including best practices related to technical preparations prior to testing. Ensure District/School Information Technology Directors are aware of these requirements and technical guidelines.
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.
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 KYOTE scores for November and December 2024, beginning on Tuesday, January 28.
Please email KDE data services inbox with any questions.
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