Assessment Newsletter (Volume 5, Issue 8)

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March 3, 2017  |  WDE Assessment Updates  |  Volume 5, Issue 8


Wy-ALT: Testing Window February 28 - March 24

Reminders

  • One test kit per subject per grade band
  • AIR 1-888-897-8024

PAWS: Testing Window March 6 - 24

Reminders

  • Follow test security protocols.  
  • A student must complete all sections in one subject  before starting a new subject.
  • Notify District Coordinators regarding testing irregularities.         
  • ETS 1-877-327-9415
  • Observation visits will be conducted throughout the window. See observation checklist here.
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Video Message from Superintendent Balow

State Superintendent Jillian Balow recorded a video message for elementary students about PAWS. Feel free to share before PAWS administration!

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ACT: Important Dates

March 10: Deadline to confirm student accommodations (TAA) March 14: 3:30 pm Test Administration Q & A                         March 16: 10:00 am Test Administration Q & A                       March 16: Deadline to confirm student data (PANext)           March 16: Deadline to test site readiness and install Proctor Cache software


REGISTER: ACT Administration Q & A Webinar

You have two sessions available for ACT Administration training. Please Register prior to the training date. We encourage individuals interested in participating in the ACT Question and Answer session to register for one or both of the upcoming sessions.

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March 14th - 3:30 pm 
Join: https://act.ilinc.com/join/ypjckjt
Primary Dial-In: 800-260-0712
Passcode: 403382

 

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March 16th - 10:00 am
Join: https://act.ilinc.com/join/wzxmsmt
Passcode: 403383
Primary Dial-In: 800-260-0712


ACT Online Testing and Paper Testing

Campuses will be mailed paper materials for all students entered in PANext by March 16th. After March 16th, if you want to change a student from paper testing to online testing, please call Jeremiah Barnhart 1-319-337-1386. 


ACT Aspire: Important Dates

March 13: Proctor Caching                                                     March 17: Deadline to order paper exams                               March 21: 3:00 pm Test Administration Webinar                     March 23: 3:00 pm Test Administration Webinar                     March 31: Deadline to conduct technology readiness testing

View the ACT Aspire administration Checklist for Success


VIDEO: ACT Aspire Technology Readiness

If you were not able to attend the ACT Aspire Technology Readiness training, then please view the recorded presentation.

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REGISTER: ACT Aspire Administration Webinar

You have two sessions available for ACT Aspire Administration training. Please Register prior to the training date.

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March 21st - 3:00 pm




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March 23rd - 3:00 pm


WorkKeys: Important Dates

March 9: Deadline to update Validus for online administration   March 10: Deadline to order paper materials                         March 13: Proctor Caching 

*ACT WorkKeys will be sending an informative email soon! 


IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • Feb 15 - March 10: ACT Student accommodations confirmation window
  • Feb 15 - March 16: ACT Aspire student data and accommodations confirmation window
  • Feb 15 - March 16: ACT Student data confirmation window
  • February 28 - March 24: Wy-ALT Administration Window Open
  • March 24: Wy-ALT deadline to edit student information in TIDE
  • March 6 - 10: ACT WorkKeys window to order materials for paper testing
  • March 6 - 24: PAWS Administration Window Open
  • March 14 @ 3:30 pm: ACT Test Administration Q & A Webinar
  • March 16 @ 10:00 am: ACT Test Administration Q & A Webinar
  • March 16: ACT last day to test site Readiness and install ProctorCache software
  • March 17: ACT Aspire Last day to order paper exams
  • March 21 @ 3:00 pm: ACT Aspire Test Administration Webinar
  • March 23 @ 3:00 pm: ACT Aspire Test Administration Webinar
  • April 3 - 18: ACT (paper/pencil) window to conduct pretest sessions and proctor training
  • April 3 - May 8: ACT (online) window to conduct pretest sessions
  • April 7: ACT Aspire last day to create Online test sessions and set up Proctor Cache
  • April 10 - May 3: ACT Aspire Administration Window Open
  • April 12: ACT (online) Deadline for Tech Coordinator to perform final system check
  • April 14 - May 3: ACT (online) Window to precache test content before test day
  • April 19: ACT Administration (paper/pencil)
  • April 19 - May 3: ACT Administration Window Open (online)