Question of the Week
Q: How should District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) prepare for the 2025 Public Release of Accountability Data?
A: To assist districts with public reporting, the Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) has developed 2025 public release resources. The resources, housed on the Accountability and Data Release Resources webpage, offer guidance to DACs and district leaders on how to communicate school and district performance.
Resources:
Please Note: OAA recommends using Chrome to open and edit these resources. There is a known issue with Microsoft Edge, which may interfere with access.
For questions about public release resources, please contact DACinfo.
House Bill 6 Website Requirement
The 2024-2025 assessment and accountability data is tentatively scheduled for public release on Nov. 19. Within the data files provided to District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) will be a spreadsheet that includes percentages of accountable students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels in reading and mathematics. This data should be used to update student performance information required on each district and school website, as required by House Bill 6 (2024). See House Bill 6 (2024) Requirement to Report Academic Performance on Websites for more information.
As a reminder, the data should be displayed for each level (elementary, middle, high) of the school or district, as provided in the spreadsheet, not averaged or otherwise calculated.
Districts should update websites with the 2024-2025 student performance data by Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Any subsequent data files provided (e.g., post-10-day regulatory period) will require another website update within 14 days if there are changes to a district’s proficient and distinguished percentages in reading and mathematics.
Superintendents must ensure that the required data has been posted on the district and school websites through the Grant Management Application and Planning System (GMAP). More information will be provided in an upcoming Monday DAC Email and Commissioner's Weekly Message.
For any questions, please contact Shara Savage.
New Resource: WIDA ACCESS Online Test Administrator Scripts in ASL
Translations of the WIDA ACCESS Online Test Administrator Script for Grades 1-3 (Listening, Reading and Speaking only) and the WIDA ACCESS Online Test Administrator Script for Grades 4-12 are now available as videos in American Sign Language (ASL) in the WIDA Secure Portal. These chaptered videos provide the ASL translation of the directions for WIDA ACCESS Online test sessions, guiding students to log in and launch the test.
In addition to the videos, WIDA has created a PDF script for test administrators to use while students watch the video. WIDA encourages educators to review the PDF script and video translation well in advance of test day to ensure a smooth testing experience.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
WIDA Featured Resource: Focus on Science and Mathematics
Incorporate WIDA resources into science and mathematics instruction! Visit the WIDA website for Focus Bulletins that include real-world examples, related resources, guiding questions and more related to math and science instruction for Multilingual Learners (MLs).
Ready to learn more? Check out the Self-Paced Workshops Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics and Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena. Learn more about the workshops and how to enroll on the WIDA website.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
New WIDA Focus Bulletin Examines MLs with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) is an overarching term used to describe students who may lack formal schooling experience. Knowing and understanding MLs identified as SLIFE is essential for ensuring ML success in teaching and learning context and the new communities at large. Read WIDA’s latest Focus Bulletin to learn how MLs identified as SLIFE are showing up in the classrooms and what educators can do to support MLs unique needs.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration – In-Person Training
OAA is offering a second SAT State Administration Training option in Frankfort on Monday, Nov. 17, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), 300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort. Registration for this training is required. Sign-in for registered participants will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET. There is limited availability for this training.
To register for this training, please email christen.roseberry@education.ky.gov.
Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration - Upcoming Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) & Accommodations Webinar
Assessment Coordinators and SSD Coordinators are encouraged to attend College Board’s SSD and Accommodations webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.
This session will provide important information on accommodation requests for the Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration, including:
- Key SSD deadlines
- Submitting accommodation requests
- English learner supports
- Temporary conditions
- Viewing accommodations in Test Day Toolkit
Important Reminders Before the Webinar
- SSD Coordinator designation: Each school must identify at least one SSD Coordinator (Schools may have more than one, but one must be designated as primary in SSD Online).
- Professional Account required: Educators must have a College Board Professional Account to access SSD Online. Staff without an account can create one on the Professional Dashboard. A professional email address and phone number must be used when creating the account.
- Submit SSD Coordinator form: Once a College Board Professional Account is created, the SSD Coordinator form must be submitted along with written approval from a school administrator. Please allow up to five business days for processing.
For any questions, please contact Christen Roseberry.
KDE Offices Closed
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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