Assessment Newsletter (Volume 6, Issue 80)

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November 9, 2018  |  WDE Assessment Updates  |  Volume 6, Issue 80

WY-TOPP - RECORDED ORS AND AIRWAYS WEBINARS

This previously recorded webinar provides an overview of the Online Recording System (ORS) to view Summative results from the 2017-18 school year. This training provides information and support for users navigating the system to review various reports.

Click here to view the recorded ORS webinar.

This previously recorded webinar provides an overview of the AIRWays Reporting system for the 2018-19 school year. This training provides information and support for users viewing student interim and/or modular assessment performance reports in AIRWays.

Click here to view the recorded AIRWays webinar.

WY-TOPP RESULTS - MEAN SCALE SCORE

Follow this link to view the mean scale score statewide per subject and grade level. 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. 

ACT ACCOMMODATIONS & SUPPORTS

Accommodations and EL supports approved by ACT result in reportable scores. Requests are submitted in the Test Accessibility and Accommodations System (TAA).

Non-college reportable (NCR) accommodations do not need ACT approval and scores will not be reported to third parties. NCR materials are ordered in PearsonAccessnextTM.

To Do for the ACT 

  1. Follow the instructions in the TAA User Guide to submit ACT accommodations and/or supports requests by Friday, February 15.
  2. February 22 through March 22: Order the appropriate non-college reportable accommodations and/or supports materials in PearsonAccessnextTM. Follow the instructions in the PearsonAccessnext User Guide.

WY-ALT MANDATORY TRAINING

The Spring 2019 WY-ALT Training Registration site is now open and will close Thursday, January 3, 2019. No additional requests for registration will be taken after registration closes. 

This year, all Spring 2019 Alternate Assessment Test Administrators (TA-ALTs) must attend an in-person WY-ALT training, even if you administered the WY-ALT in 2018.

Training Locations and Dates:

You must attend an in-person training to administer the test. Sign-in sheets from trainings will be used to ensure all attendees are granted the proper access to the Test Delivery System during the testing window.

In addition, all Spring 2019 TA-ALTs must take the online TA Certification Course, available via the Wyoming Assessment Portal. Completing the course will flag your TIDE account as “TA Certified.”

If you have questions, please contact the Wyoming Help Desk at wyohelpdesk@air.org. You will receive a reply within 24 hours regarding your inquiries.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • December 3: ACCESS 2.0 Test Coordinator Training 8:00 - 11:00 - Riverton
  • December 3: ACCESS 2.0 Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Riverton
  • January 7: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 9:00 - 12:00 - Powell
  • January 7: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Powell
  • January 9: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 9:00 - 12:00 - Gillette
  • January 9: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Gillette
  • January 10: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 9:00 - 12:00 - Casper
  • January 10: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Casper
  • January 11: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 9:00 - 12:00 - Rock Springs 
  • January 11: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Rock Springs 
  • January 14: ACCESS 2.0 Test Coordinator Training 8:00 - 11:00 - Cheyenne
  • January 14: ACCESS 2.0 Test Administrator Training 1:00 - 4:00 - Cheyenne
  • January 15-February 8: WY-TOPP Winter interim window (Grades 3-10)
  • January 22: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training 9:00 - 12:00 - Cheyenne
  • January 22-February 26: ACCESS 2.0 assessment window (Grades K-12)
  • January 28-March 8: NAEP assessment window (Grades 4 & 8 for selected campuses)
  • January 29: ACT Test Administration Q&A Webinar at 3:30
  • February 28: ACT Test Administration Q&A Webinar at 3:30
  • March 11-12: WIDA Scaffolding Workshop - Sheridan
  • March 11-April 24: WY-ALT online assessment window (Grades 3-10)
  • April 2: ACT paper test day (Grade 11)
  • April 2-4, 9-11: ACT online test window (Grade 11)
  • April 15-May 10: WY-TOPP Spring Summative window (Grades 3-10)
  • April 15-May 10: WY-TOPP Spring Interim window (Grades K-2)
  • April 16-30: WorkKeys assessment window (Grades 11 & 12)
  • May 20: ACCESS 2.0 Interpreting Score Reports for Instruction Workshop - Riverton
  • May 21: ACCESS 2.0 Interpreting Score Reports for Instruction Workshop - Casper