October 2024 Assessment Compass Update
The October 2024 OPI Assessment Bulletin has been posted.
The OPI Assessment Bulletin is specifically designed for System Test Coordinators (STCs), subscribers, and any school personnel with a responsibility to administer state assessments. It is carefully crafted each month by the OPI Assessment Unit to provide timely access to key test administration responsibilities and actionable content within each of the program checklists. Also included in each issue are references to the state and federal requirements, resources to support professional learning, testing alerts and updates, and frequently asked questions. School districts are encouraged to share the Assessment Bulletin with any school staff who must be aware of these tasks and responsibilities to prepare for state assessments.
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Administer Window #1 MAST Testlets Beginning October 14
Window #1 for the MAST assessments opens Monday, October 14, and runs through Friday, November 22. Ensure eligible students in Grades 3 through 8 complete testing.
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MAST Assessment Training Opportunities
Prepare to administer the new ELA and math assessments for Grades 3 through 8. Plan to attend one or more of the many training opportunities available.
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MAST Training
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 519 423 0992
Password: 406774
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October 9, 2024
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Administration, Reporting, Parent Portal
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MAST Training
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 519 423 0992
Password: 406774
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October 16, 2024
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Administering testlets, Monitoring Completion, Reporting, Open Q&A
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Providing Score Reports to Families
School districts are required to notify parents/guardians of individual student reports in a timely manner to help families, teachers, and school leaders understand and address the specific academic needs of students.
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Results for each tested student are available in the test vendor’s reporting system.
State-level results can be found in the Growth and Enhancement of Montana Students (GEMS longitudinal data warehouse).
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2024-2025 STC Workshop Series
Register for the STC Workshop Series! The workshop is held over three days in October: October 3, October 10, and October 24, 2024. STC participants will leave the series with content to complete the five required testing plans and be provided with step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish the various STC activities.
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Ensure Accurate Enrollments in AIM
To ensure all students are uploaded to the appropriate Test Delivery Portals have the AIM District Clerk/Business Office affirm the enrollments in AIM/Infinite Campus (Student Information System) are accurate and up-to-date. See the AIM Data Collection Schedule for information and resources to complete these tasks. Contact the AIM Help Desk at 1-877-424-6681 OR 406-444-3800 or Submit an AIM Help Desk Ticket with any questions on AIM/Infinite Campus.
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New for the 2024-2025 school year, the OPI Assessment Unit is introducing monthly Open Office Hours and the Focused Support Video Series. See the Stay Informed page of the OPI Statewide Testing webpages for scheduling and links to attend office hours, and to view Focused Support Videos.
Subscribe to the OPI Assessment Unit’s YouTube Channel to view recorded webinars, support videos, program overviews, and STC Workshop sessions.
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Plan and Prepare for the 2024-2025 Testing Calendars
Place the anticipated OPI Published Test Windows on school calendars for next year
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- MAST: Window 1 [Oct. 14-Nov. 22, 2024], Window 2 [Jan. 13-Feb. 21, 2025], Window 3 [Mar. 24-May2, 2025], Window 4 (Anchor Only) [May 5-May 23, 2025].
- ACCESS for ELLs: Dec. 2, 2024 – Feb. 21, 2025
- Montana Science Assessment: Mar.3-May 23, 2025
- Multi-State Alternate: Mar. 10 – Apr. 25, 2025
- Alternate Science: Mar. 10 – Apr. 25, 2025
- ACT with Writing: Window 1 [Mar. 25-Apr 4, 2025], Window 2 [Apr. 8-18, 2025], and Window 3 [Apr. 22- May 2, 2025].
The OPI will publish any changes to the test windows on the Published Test Windows.
Direct questions to the OPI Assessment Help Desk at OPIAssessmentHelpDesk@mt.gov, or 1-844-867-2569.
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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