September 21, 2018 | WDE Assessment Updates | Volume 6, Issue 73
 Cut scores were determined by standard-setting panels on July 10-12, 2018. The standard-setting process addressed the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards for grades 3-10 in English Language Arts and Mathematics and grade 10 in Science. Follow the link to the Scale Score Proficiency-Level Ranges FAQ
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 October 30, 2018 at 2:00 and 3:30
Mark you calendar! American Institutes for Research (AIR) will host two webinars on October 30 that will focus on WY-TOPP Interim and Summative results.
ORS Webinar (teachers) October 30 at 3:30 p.m.:
- WY-TOPP assessment system: connections between Modular, Interim, and Summative Assessments
- reports available & navigation (focus on individual and classroom group reports)
- results of summative assessments: overall and reporting category interpretation (at student level)
ORS Webinar (administrators) October 30 at 2:00 p.m.:
- WY-TOPP assessment system: connections between Modular, Interim, and Summative Assessments
- reports available & navigation (focus on school and district level reports)
- results of summative assessments: overall and reporting category interpretation (aggregate reports)
- differences between ORS reporting and formal reporting for accountability
Webinar login information will soon be available.
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October 22-23, 2018 in Cheyenne
This application is for any Wyoming educator interested in participating in the Content Alignment Review Committee and Bias & Sensitivity (Fairness) Review Committee for either English language arts (ELA) or mathematics to be held in Cheyenne on October 22-23, 2018. Applicants may use this form to apply for either or both ELA or mathematics committees. However, applicants will only be selected for one committee due to the concurrency of the meetings. Travel and lodging reimbursements will be offered to committee members traveling from outside of Cheyenne 50 or more miles. All applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 21, 2018, will be considered.
October 22-23, 2018 in Cheyenne
This application is for any Wyoming educator interested in participating in either the Content Alignment Review Committee or the Bias & Sensitivity (Fairness) Review Committee meeting being held in Cheyenne on October 22-23, 2018. Due to these committee meetings being held concurrently, applicants will only be selected for one committee, but applicants may use this form to apply for either or both committees. Travel and lodging reimbursements will be offered to committee members traveling from outside of Cheyenne 50 or more miles. All applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 21, 2018, will be considered.
We are excited to have Kascinda Flemming join the Wyoming Department of Education from Vermont. She will work closely with the assessment team on the WY-ALT assessment. Kascinda is from Stowe, Vermont, where she worked with the Vermont Agency of Education on the Special Education monitoring team. Kascinda has also worked in the Vermont public school system as an intensive needs, high school special educator/case manager. Kascinda earned her Masters of Education degree from Idaho State University and her Bachelor of Arts/Social Work degree from the University of Montana.
 September 27 from 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please join WDE for the third installment of the English Learners (ELs) quarterly webinars.
Webinar topics include:
- Identifying ELs With and Without a Home Language Survey (HLS)
- How To for the WDE684 Reports – Entry into PowerSchool & Infinite Campus
- Importance of Data Validation During Testing and Score Reports
- New WIDA Website
- Ideas for Parent, Family, and Community Engagement
- Guidebook Revisions
- Professional Development
We will have updates and more. There will also be time for a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Registration is not required. Follow this link to webinar access information.
If you have any questions, contact Antoinette Hallam at antoinette.hallam@wyo.gov or call 307-777-5217.
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 If you would like to participate, please contact Alex Bauer at 1-608- 265-0601 or email alex.bauer@wisc.edu
A big special thank you to those who participated in last year’s 17-18 Writing Field Test! WIDA is again seeking educators and students who may be interested in participating in the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Writing field test. This is an excellent opportunity for students and administrators to practice for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0.
This field test gives students and administrators practice and preparation for testing.
- Testing time will be approximately 20-30 minutes and participating campuses will receive a small stipend for school supplies.
- Students in grades 1-3 may test November 14, 2018 through February 15, 2019. (All students in grades 1-3 will hand write their responses)
- The window for grades 4-12 is December 3, 2018 through March 1, 2019. (All students in grades 4-12 will keyboard their responses)
The field test may be administered before or after a student completes their operational testing.
Thank you for your continued dedication and effort supporting the development of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0. Please contact Antoinette Hallam at 777-5217 with questions regarding Wyoming state policy for the ACCESS 2.0 assessment.
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 September 24 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WIDA and WDE are offering an English Learner professional development webinar, "Providing Supports for ELLs" on Monday, September 24 at 3:30 p.m. The purpose of this webinar is to stimulate professional conversations between language and content educators. The expected outcomes for hte webinar can be summed up by the following two statements:
- Describe how supports engage English language learners at various levels in the language and content of a lesson.
- View and consider supports and strategies in action
Follow this link for login information.
If you have any questions, contact Antoinette Hallam at antoinette.hallam@wyo.gov or call 307-777-5217.
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September 24: WIDA Providing Supports for ELs Webinar at 3:30
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September 26: Public release of WY-TOPP & WY-ALT data
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September 27: EL Quarterly Webinar facilitated by WDE 3:45 - 5:00
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October 4: WY-TOPP Science Item Data Review Committee - Cheyenne
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October 22-23: WY-TOPP ELA, Math, and Science Item Review Committee - Cheyenne
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October 30: WY-TOPP results webinar for administrators 2:00
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October 30: WY-TOPP results webinar for teachers 3:30
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November 5: ACCESS 2.0 Test Coordinator Training 8:00 - 11:00 - Evanston
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November 5: ACCESS 2.0 Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Evanston
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November 8: ACT Accommodations Q&A at 3:30
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December 3: ACCESS 2.0 Test Coordinator Training 8:00 - 11:00 - Riverton
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December 3: ACCESS 2.0 Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Riverton
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December 18-19: WIDA Engaging ELs in Science Workshop - Green River
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January 14: ACCESS 2.0 Test Coordinator Training 8:00 - 11:00 - Cheyenne
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January 14: ACCESS 2.0 Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Cheyenne
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January 15-February 8: WY-TOPP Winter interim window (Grades 3-10)
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January 22-February 26: ACCESS 2.0 assessment window (Grades K-12)
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January 28-March 8: NAEP assessment window (Grades 4 & 8 for selected campuses)
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January 29: ACT Test Administration Q&A at 3:30
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February 28: ACT Test Administration Q&A at 3:30
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March 11-12: WIDA Scaffolding Workshop - Sheridan
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March 11-April 24: WY-ALT online assessment window (Grades 3-10)
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April 2: ACT paper test day (Grade 11)
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April 2-4, 9-11: ACT online test window (Grade 11)
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April 15-May 10: WY-TOPP Spring Summative window (Grades 3-10)
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April 15-May 10: WY-TOPP Spring Interim window (Grades K-2)
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April 16-30: WorkKeys assessment window (Grades 11 & 12)
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May 20: ACCESS 2.0 Interpreting Score Reports for Instruction Workshop - Riverton
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May 21: ACCESS 2.0 Interpreting Score Reports for Instruction Workshop - Casper
ASSESSMENT TRAINING REGISTRATION WEBPAGE
2018-2019 ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
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