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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support 2015-2016 AssessmentsLunchQ/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

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Objective: The July planning meetings bring together test coordinators and accountability contacts for the purpose of planning for and implementing statewide assessment and accountability programs.

Who: District Test Coordinators, Accountability Contacts, and District Technology Coordinators

Topics:1. Assessment2. Accountability3. Technology

Archives: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/assessment

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Welcome

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision

9:45 Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support 2015-2016 AssessmentsLunchQ/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

11:30

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LEAP 2025 Vision:The Need to Transition

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Most jobs in Louisiana require some education after high school, primarily at a four-year college or at a two-year technical and community college. This is a change from jobs of generations past.

In 2011, 28 percent of the Louisiana workforce had a two- or four-year degree. To meetLouisiana’s future job needs, that number must double.

In part this gap is because our own academic expectations do not correspond with the job need. While mastery of content is required for true readiness, in our state, basic understanding has been accepted as sufficient performance.

The transition to higher expectations is, at its essence, a transition from “basic” to “mastery” as the bedrock academic expectation.

LEAP 2025 Vision:Defining an “A” School

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Today an “A” school is one where the average student has a basic understanding of content. Yet, a basic understanding does not prepare students for postsecondary pursuits.

If our bedrock expectation is to be mastery of content, we can start by proposing that in the year 2025, an “A” school will be one in which the average performance is at the mastery level.

The 2015 and 2016 scores will create a two-year “baseline” or starting point from which to raise the bar.

The path to 2025 requires a gradual raising of the bar using the two-year baseline data until such time that an “A” school is one where the average score demonstrates mastery by students.

LEAP 2025 Vision:Year One Baseline Results

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*LEAPweb and LEAPdata will retain student test history search functions through October 1.

Assessment and Accountability Results Date Available

EOC Tests Student Level Results During Testing WindowPost-Window Results JuneSummary Reports Mid-July

EXPLORE and PLAN Summary Reports and Student Files Week of May 11ACT School and District Summary Reports Week of July 20WorkKeys Student Files Week of July 20Grades 3 to 8 ELA and Math

Standards Setting Process Summer 2015Student Level Results Fall 2015Summary Reports

Accountability Results Data Certification Fall 2015School Report Cards with Letter Grades Late Fall 2015Principal Report Cards Winter 2015Transitional Student Growth Data forGrades 3 to 8 ELA and math

Winter 2015

LEAP 2025: A Vision for the Future

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The State is committed to administering consistent and rigorous assessments, thus the LDOE will create new social studies and science assessments for grades 3 through 8, Biology, and US History.

Through the procurement process, the Department expects to:1. create assessments that gradually build both developmentally and structurally

fromelementary through high school;

2. reduce testing time, particularly in high school; and3. deliver all assessments through an administrative platform for ease of use by

districtsand students.

K-2: Optional Tools for Teachers

Grade ELA and Math Science Social Studies

K -2 • K-Readiness: DSC

• Basic reading: DIBELS• Math and ELA standards mastery: No formative

tool to assist teachers

N/A N/A

K -2 Goal: Help districts improve benchmark testing and provide clarity on key skills in K-2.

FutureImprovements:

• DSC and DIBELS flexibility

• Optional diagnostic and formative tools aligned with standards and grade 3 assessments to guide teaching

N/A N/A

Current

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Grades 3-8: Consistency, Comparability, and Improvements

Grade ELA and Math Science Social Studies

3 - 8 LEAP and iLEAP Exclusively PARCC questions

LEAP and iLEAP LEAP and iLEAP

3 - 8 LEAP 2025

Goal: Consistent, nationally comparable tests that help districts reduce testing through formative tools.

Improvements:• Consistent with question types and

rigor from 2014-2015• Include aligned diagnostic and

formative assessments in all grades

• Questions include those in which Louisiana educators participate indevelopment and review

• New sample test released each year for parents and educators (with exemplar student answers)

LEAP 2025

Improvements:• Grade-specific 4th and

8th exams (no longer assess standards from previous grades; instead they will measure skills taught in that grade level)

LEAP 2025

Improvements:• Grade-specific 4th and

8th exams (no longer assess standards from previous grades; instead they will measure skills taught in that grade level)

• Aligned to 2011 Louisiana standards

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Current

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High School: Reduce Testing

Grade ELA and Math Science Social Studies

High School

• Grade 9: 2 math; 1 ELA (EOC and EXPLORE)• Grade 10: 2 math; 2 ELA (EOCs and PLAN)• Grade 11: 1 math; 2 ELA (EOCs and ACT)

Optional: WorkKeys, AP, IB, CLEP

Biology EOC US History EOC

High School

Goal: Reduce testing and align to student pathways.

Improvements:• Single assessment system in grades 9-10

• Grade 9: 1 math; 1 ELA (EOCs) (English I)• Grade 10: 1 math; 1 ELA (EOCs)(English II)• Grade 11: 1 math; 1 ELA (ACT)

• Aligned with assessments in grade 3-8• Include aligned diagnostic and formative assessments• Questions include those in which Louisiana educators

participate in development and review• New sample test released each year for parents and

educators (with exemplar student answers)

No change No change

Future

Current

Optional: WorkKeys, AP, IB, CLEP

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LEAP 2025 Discussion

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• What immediate and long term impacts will the LEAP 2025 transition to higher expectations have:• (a) at the district-level,• (b) at the school-level (administrators, counselors, teachers, etc.),• (c) on students, and• (d) on other stakeholders (parents, businesses)?

• What immediate and long term action(s) need to be taken to prepare for the LEAP 2025transition to higher expectations by• (a) district leaders, including DTCs and accountability contacts,• (b) school leaders, including principals and STCs, and• (c) teachers?

• On the planning worksheet indicate three ways in which the updates will be communicated to others in your district.

• During the break place your responses to these questions on the provided posters:1. How has your district already begun communicating these updates?2. How will your district continue to work communicate these updates at the district

and school level?

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision

9:45 Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support 2015-2016 AssessmentsLunchQ/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

11:30

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Morning Break

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During the break place your responses to these questions on the provided posters:1. How has your district already begun communicating these updates?2. How will your district continue to work communicate these updates at the district

and school level?

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break9:452015-2016 Communication and Support2015-2016 Assessments LunchQ/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

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2015-2016 Support

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The Department is committed to providing educators at each level of the education system– district leaders, school leaders and Teacher Leaders– with the support and resources they need to continue raising the bar for students in Louisiana.

To this end, the Department will offer a combination of in-person trainings, virtual support, high- quality tools, and ongoing communication throughout the 2015-2016 school year to support educators in accomplishing this goal.

The 2015-2016 District Support Calendar, which will be updated monthly, illustrates the supportstructures for each l vel.Structure

e Audience Purpose Format Upcoming Dates

Superintendent Conference Call

Superintendents and Charter Leaders

High Level Policy Discussion

Webinar Aug 5Sept 2

District Planning Call District Leaders Academic Planning Webinar Aug 5Sept 2

Assessment and Accountability Call

District Test Coordinators and Accountability Contacts

Logistical Planning Webinar Aug 4Sept 1

Data Coordinators Call Data Coordinators Logistical Planning Webinar Aug 5Sept 2

Supervisor and Teacher Leader Collaborations

District Supervisors and Teacher Leaders

Provide support at quarterly, regional events

In-person Sept 14, 15, 17, 18This will act as our Jan. meeting

2015-2016 Support Structure

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*In order to receive any of the newsletters above, please email assessment@la.gov.

Audience Meetings/Events Communication Streams Key ResourcesLEALeaders

Quarterly Supervisor Collaboration Events

Annual SuperintendentCollaboration Event

Annual Data Manager Meeting

Weekly district newsletter Weekly charter school

newsletter Weekly scholarship

schoolnewsletter

Bi-monthly Early Childhood newsletter

Monthly Assessment andAccountability call/webinar

Monthly Superintendent call/webinar

Monthly District Planning call/webinar

Monthly Data Managercall/webinar

Assessment Library Accountability Library District + School Support

Toolbox I NSI GHT Coordi nator

’s Portal

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support

9:45

2015-2016 Assessments11:30 Lunch

Q/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

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2015-2016 Assessment Plan

Louisiana Student Standards and Assessment Update

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• This session, legislative leaders, BESE leaders, and the Department announced an agreement that will provide clarity, consistency, and transparency for teachers, students, and parents on issues of academic standards and tests.

• BESE has convened professional committees to review and develop Louisiana Student Standards in English and mathematics between July 2015 and February 2016. The process continues the review process BESE has already started and is being conducted through open meetings, ensuring appropriate legislative oversight. More information on the process including the Standards Review Portal is available here.

• If the Louisiana Legislature or Governor sends the standards back to BESE for further development, our schools continue with current standards while the committees continue their work.

• Under the agreement, the Department of Education is also seeking a one-year testing contract for grades 3 to 8 English and math questions, no more than 49 percent of which may be developed through the consortium process. In 2016, upon adoption of revised standards, the Department will seek a long-term testing contract in English and math.

Please contact louisianastandards@la.gov with questions.

2015-2016 Assessment Plan

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Grade Subject 2014-2015 Assessment 2015-2016 Assessment

Grades3 to 8

ELA LEAP and iLEAP: PARCC Test Same standards, same item typesExact specifications released Fall 2015Math LEAP and iLEAP: PARCC Test

Science LEAP and iLEAP LEAP and iLEAPSocial Studies LEAP and iLEAP Field test; grade specific only

High School All subjects EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, and WorkKeys Advanced Placement (AP) & College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, and WorkKeys Advanced Placement (AP) &College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

ELA English II EOC English III EOC

English II EOC English III EOC

Math Algebra I EOCGeometry EOC

Algebra I EOCGeometry EOC

Science Biology EOC Biology EOC

Social Studies US History EOC US History EOC

Alternate Assessments

ELA, Math, Science (varies by grade level)

LAA 1 LAA 1

ELA, Math, Science,Social Studies(varies by grade level)

LAA 2 eligible testers entering high school prior to 2014-2015

LAA 2 eligible testers entering high school prior to 2014-2015

English Language ELDA ELDA

2015-2016 Assessment Resources

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Resource Currently Available Forthcoming

Assessment • LEAP and iLEAP Science Assessment outlines available summer 2015Assessment guides available fall 2015• LEAP and iLEAP 3-8 Math• LEAP and iLEAP 3-8 ELA• LEAP and iLEAP 3-8 Social Studies field

test only

Guides • English II EOC• English III EOC• Algebra I EOC• Geometry EOC• Biology EOC• US History EOC• LAA1

Practice Materials

• Practice items for• LEAP and iLEAP science• English II and III EOCs• Algebra I and Geometry EOCs• Biology and US History EOCs

• Eagle: K-12 math, ELA, and science• 14-15 LEAP and iLEAP math and ELA

practice tests

• LEAP and iLEAP math and ELA practice assessments available fall 2015

• Social studies practice items available fall 2015

Calendar and Technology

• 15-16 assessment calendar • Technology dry run schedule announced early fall 2015

2015-2016 Goal Setting Resources

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Resource Currently Available Forthcoming

Teacher Sample Goals – Click Here Additional Sample Goals available summer 2015

Goal Setting • Career TechnicalResources • 16 Teacher

• 5 Counselor• 1 Librarian

• K-2• PK• Special Education• Itinerant

• Alternative School

Training Module: Goal Setting for Teachers available

summer 2015Principal Goal Setting Resources

• ACT: SPS Component Sample goal

• Principal Guidebook (complete with full goal setting case studies)

Sample Goals and Resources available summer 2015• Sample SPS Goals• Sample SPS Component Goals• Special Cases: K-2, Alternative, Career Tech• LDE Recommended Targets

Trainings available summer 2015• Teacher Leader/Supt. Collaborative• Regional Training Sessions• Module: Principal Goal Setting

Current Resources Available

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Leader Resources:

• The Principal Instructional Guidebook: complete tool with all key resources to:• Build a team• Choose and use curriculum, assessments and professional development• Set goals and coach teachers

• Instructional materials reviews: reviews of hundreds of math and ELA curricula and benchmark assessments for standards alignment

Current Resources Available

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Instructional Resources: Available in the Teacher Toolbox• ELA curriculum guide includes full text sets, unit plans, and reading and writing tasks• Eagle assessment tool includes all guidebook tasks along with additional practice tasks

forstudents

• ELA Instructional strategies for whole group, small group, and independent instruction• Finding and using strong texts: guidance on building text sets, finding strong texts for

classroom use, and determining text complexity• Sample assessment items and practice tests• Grade specific resource libraries

Current Resources Available

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Instructional Resources: Available in the Teacher Toolbox• Math guidebooks include an explanation of strong math instruction, grade-level

and standard specific remediation guidance and instructional tasks aligned to the state standards for math

• Eagle assessment tool includes all guidebook tasks along with additional practice tasks for students

• Sample assessment items and practice tests• Grade specific resource libraries

Social Studies Content Updates

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• Districts are free to use either the 2004 or the 2011 Louisiana Social Studies GLEs forgrades 3-8 during the 2015-2016 school year.

• The Department will release a series of updated resources during the 2015-2016 school year to support social studies teachers in using the 2011 GLEs.

Resources

• Scope and Sequence Document (August 2015)

• Possible primary and secondary source documents (August 2015)• Textbooks evaluated through IMR process for alignment to 2011 GLEs (March 2016)

• Sample instructional and assessments tasks (December 2015)

• Scope and Sequence Documents (August 2015)• Sample instructional and assessment tasks (December 2015)• Additional instructional materials evaluated through IMR process (March 2016)

Social Studies Assessments & Accountability

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Assessment Transition• Districts have the option to transition to the 2011 social studies GLEs during the 2015-2016

school year or continue to use the 2004 GLEs for grades 3-8.• As a result, Louisiana social studies assessments for grades 3-8 will be field tested only

in 2015-2016 to be used operationally in 2016-2017.• This will allow the Department to (1) end the multi-grade assessments in grades 4 and 8

and (2) align the assessments in all tested grades to the 2011 Louisiana Social Studies GLEs.

Accountability• In their June 19, 2015 meeting, the Accountability Commission considered how to handle

the social studies index for grades 3 to 8 in 2015-2016. The Commission endorsed a recommendation, for one year only, to carry forward a school’s 2014-2015 Social Studies Assessment Index for use in the 2015-2016 calculation while the field test is completed.

• This recommendation gives districts stability during the transition to the 2011 Louisiana Social Studies GLEs. Additional vetting of this policy will occur through the superintendent task force in July 2015.

Email assessment@la.gov with questions.

2015-2016 Assessment Schedule Updates

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The 2015-2016 Assessment Calendar has been updated to reflect the following:• Jan 1-May 13: WorkKeys CBT administration window• March 2-16: WorkKeys PBT administration window for accommodations

test administration• Feb 29-March 4: EXPLORE and PLAN PBT administration window

2015-2016 Month-by-Month Checklist

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• The 2015-2016 Assessment and Accountability Month-by-Month Checklist:• Identifies key dates and deadlines for statewide assessment programs and

accountability processes• Provides action steps to ensure readiness for administering statewide assessments• Recommends resources for district and school staff

• The checklist is organized into the following headings:• Communication and Support• Accessibility and Accommodations• Assessment Preparation and Administration• Accountability• Reports

• The Fall 2015 Month-by-Month Checklist is available in the Assessment Library. The Spring2016 Month-by-Month Checklist will be available in a late fall.

2015-2016 Reporting

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In order to provide educators with actionable and meaningful data when it is most needed. in 2015-2016, the Department is restructuring how it shares data reports to districts, schools, and educators.

To maximize awareness, usage, and impact, the LDOE is streamlining data reports into data “packages” that will be released in alignment with important district and principal milestones and decisions throughout the school year.

The summer 2015 data planning package will be delivered by July 31 via the FTP and will include:

• Special Education Data Suite• LEA Determinations• Monitoring Rubrics• 1%/2% Notifications

• Assessment Summary Reports

2015-16 Data Package Schedule

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Other data packages will follow the tentative schedule below and will be distributed viathe FTP with notifications in the newsletter and in the monthly calls.

Set Goals and Objectives Evaluate Results Provide Support

Pre-Planning Planning Results Reflection Mid Year

Spring 2015

Summer 2015 Fall 2015

Winter 2015-16 Early Spring 2016

• Financial Dashboard

• Special Education Data

• Assessment Summary Reports

• Cohort Graduation Report

• 2015-16Principal and District Report Cards

• Final CompassReport

• Financial Dashboard

2015-2016 Communication and Support Discussion

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On your worksheet:• What are the major updates for 2015-16?• Who should be aware of these?• How will these updates be

communicated?

Data Privacy

R.S. 17:3914: District Data Sharing

• With agreements: Full information with LouisianaSecure ID

• Without agreements: Partial Information (first letter of first name, first three letters of last name, birthday) with Louisiana Secure ID

To Vendors

• Partial Information (first letter of first name, first threeletters of last name, birthday) with Louisiana Secure ID

To LDOE

• Superintendent Authorization via local school board• Parent Authorization or Student of Majority

Authorization• Audit functions (e.g., fiscal audits, data certification)

Exceptions

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R.S. 17:3914 limits student data that districts can share as shown below.

Updates on Data Privacy Laws

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Act 837 of 2014 restricted data sharing effective June 1st; however, this spring the Louisiana Legislature passed legislation to extend this deadline to August 1st. Although this extension is in place, LEAs should continue taking the following steps to ensure they are prepared to be in compliance:• Assign unique student identifiers• Enter into data sharing agreements with external entities for statewide contracts• Modify processes that currently rely on students' personally identifiable information

(PII)• Collect and report parental consent where needed

These actions are outlined in more detail in this two-page document. District testcoordinators should work with their data coordinators in order to ensure readiness.

Please contact elizabeth.laird@la.gov with questions.

S.17:3914 restricts LEAs from sharing students’ personally identifiable information (PII) (e.g., full name, date of birth, social security number) with the Department of Education unless it meets one of the law’s limited exceptions:

• A person authorized by the state to perform audits• A person authorized by an LEA superintendent via school board policy• A parent gives written consent to share PII for a specific purpose

LEAs may, however, share the non-identifiable data with LDOE staff including but not limited to students’:

• Louisiana Secure ID• First letter of first name• First three letters of last name• Birth date only (excluding birth month and birth year)

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R.S. 17:3914: Data Sharing with the Department

• R.S. 17:3914 states that, "Nothing is this Section shall prohibit a person employed in a public school system or a person authorized by the superintendent of the school or school system from being provided or having access to a student's records in accordance with a policy adopted by the local public school board for such a purpose.”

• The new data sharing restrictions allow LDOE to assist LEA personnel only if they areauthorized by an LEA superintendent in accordance with the LEA policy.

• LEAs may submit the Superintendent Authorization Form to request the LDOE to accessstudent records to assist LEAs in performing their duties.

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R.S. 17:3914: Superintendent Authorization via School Board Policy

Data Sharing with Vendors

Under the new restrictions, one exception permits LEAs to share students’ personally identifiable information (PII) with external entities via a data sharing agreement. This is if:• There is a contract for “student or other education services”• The contract includes required terms outlined in state law to protect student privacy

Based on feedback from districts, the Department has amended existing data sharingagreements. LDOE is finalizing and posting updated agreements for the following contracts:

LDOE will continue to work collaboratively with LEAs to implement these new laws and toprovide needed support.

• Louisiana Secure ID• Special Education Reporting

(SER)• TS Gold• EAGLE• End-of-course exams• Red-e Set Grow

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• Kindergarten, 3-8, and end-of-course assessments

• AEPSi

R.S. 17:3914: Immediate Impact for the Office of Assessment

Administration and Accountability

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Assessment and Accountability processes immediately affected by Act 837 are outlined in the table below.

Process Solution Beginning August 1 Long Term Solution

EOC Student Test History or Test Document Merge Requests

Continue to process 2014-15 merges as before.

Vendor systems will only accept only limited data unless data sharing agreements are in place

Reporting Violations of Test Security to LDOE or vendors (irregularities, voids, etc.)

Utilize Superintendent Authorization Form along with updated forms

Vendor systems and LDOE processes will be adjusted to only accept allowable data

Responding to Test SecurityViolations

Responses should use the limited student information (e.g., first letter of first name,first three of last name, day of birth)

DIBELS User access has been adjusted to meet Act 837 requirements by masking PII at the state level.

DSC The system has been adapted to only accept partial data for those districts without data sharing agreements in place. The Department will not upload initial student registration.

Data Discussion

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• What action(s) have already been taken to prepare for the implementation of R.S. 17:3914 as a district-level leader serving as the• (a) DTC,• (b) accountability contact, and/or• (c) other district-level leadership role?*Or as a school-level leader serving as the STC or in another school-level leadership role?

• What action(s) still need to be taken to ensure proper implementation of R.S. 17:3914 as a district-level leader serving as the• (a) DTC,• (b) accountability contact, and/or• (c) other district-level leadership role?*Or as a school-level leader serving as the STC or in another school-level leadership role?

Test Security

Testing Irregularities• A testing irregularity is any incident in test handling or administration that leads to

aquestion regarding the security of the test or the accuracy of the test data.

Reflection• The majority of irregularities submitted at every level are not actually irregularities.

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Proposed Solutions• Classification of irregularities and phased submission, sending in higher priorities earlier• Online submission of irregularities

Reflections from 2014-2015:

Reporting Irregularities

Examples Non-Examples

• Situations in which one or more the students were not able to continue testing on a given day

• Student was not provided proper accommodations by the TA and/or the student refused accommodations

• Student(s) took the test in the wrong book• Damage to or improper completion of test

document may result in inability to scan or score

• Secure test materials were left unattended in a non-secure, unlocked area

• Student(s) engaging in off task behavior• Distractions/Loud noises

Reflections from 2014-2015:

Statement of Assurance

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Statement of Assurance• The statement of assurance has been required in previous years from every LEA.

Reflection• This results in unnecessary paperwork for many districts that have maintained test

security administration policy consistently.

Proposed Solution• Beginning in 2015-2016, fewer LEAs will be required to submit the Statement of Assurance form

annually. Those include:• New LEAs participating in statewide assessments• LEAs that experienced a break of one or more years in participation in statewide

assessments• Additional LEAs as part of the monitoring/audit process

• In addition to the Statement of Assurance, these LEAs must also submit the test security policy developed in accordance with BESE Bulletin 118.

Key Dates• Aug 31: Deadline for applicable schools to submit Statement of Assurance and test security plan via

email to assessment@la.gov.

Reflections from 2014-2015:Testing in an Alternate

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Testing in an Alternate Environment• The 2015-2016 Permission to Test in an Alternate Environment Form will be available

inthe Assessment Library.

Reflection• A large number of forms are submitted unnecessarily.

Proposed Solution(s):• More clearly define when forms should be submitted.

Submit Permission Form Do Not Submit Permission Form

More than 40 students testing on site in any setting (e.g., classroom, gym, cafeteria, library, etc.)

Students receiving testing accommodations on site

Students testing at an off-site location Less than 10 students testing in the environment

Reflections from 2014-2015:

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Administrative Error• Student voids that result from assessments being administered in a manner not

consistent with directions.

Reflection• Directions were confusing or not well communicated, particularly to those new to

testcoordination or administration.

Proposed Solutions:• Conduct test security training sessions at regional Collaboration Events.• Hold training sessions for new DTCs at regional Collaboration Events.• Engage in a manual review process that includes increased feedback from DTCs

and teachers.• Develop training packages that can be redelivered at the school level.

Reflections from 2014-2015:Emergency Closures

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Emergency Closure• Emergency closures during testing windows result in not being able to administer

assessments on the prescribed day.

Reflection• In order to make appropriate shipping and vendor arrangements the Department needs to

be aware of emergency closures that impact testing.

Proposed Solution• District Test Coordinators should contact the LDOE Assessment and Accountability Office

via assessment@la.gov within 24 hours of closure.• The Department will then provide guidance regarding secure storage of materials

security, rescheduling materials delivery/pickup, and possible modifications to administration schedules upon the reopening of each school site from the Office.

Discussion

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• How do these goals address the needs of the 2014-15 school year?• Are these goals in alignment with the needs in your district?• Are there other goals that should be addressed in 2015-16?• What resources are needed at the district or school level to support test

security?

Accessibility and Accommodations

Reflections from 2014-2015:Accessibility and Accommodations

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Accessibility and Accommodations• Accessibility features were available for assessments in ELA and math for grades 3-8

duringthe 2014-2015 school year.

Reflection• Allowing use of some of the accessibility features on the ELA and math (e.g., noise buffers,

stress balls) but not on the Science and Social Studies assessments was confusing for students, teacher, and leaders.

Proposed Solutions:• Some accessibility features (e.g., noise buffers, stress balls) and the Personal Needs Profile

(PNP) will be used for all four grades 3-8 assessments• Expansion of accessibility features to high school will be considered with assessment

transitions

IEP Team Professional Learning Series

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The Department has entered into a partnership with the LSU Human Development Center to host the IEP Team Professional Learning Series. The two-day face to face training will provide resources for developing effective individualized programs for students with disabilities. The training is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day and is available in the following cities:

• Baton Rouge: August 4-5• Bossier: August 4-5• Alexandria: August 6-7• Lake Charles: August 6-7• Monroe: August 11-12• New Orleans: August 13-14

LEAs can select up to ten representatives to attend the training and should plan to attend on each day. LEA representatives can register on Coursewhere or go directly to this link: http://www.solutionwhere.com/ldoe/cw/showcourse.asp?4201.

Discussion

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• What does this mean for 2015-16 school year?• Who should be aware of this at the district level? At the school level?• What decisions need to be made?• How can these updates be communicated to others?• What additional resources may be needed to support communication

and implementation?

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support2015-2016 Assessments

9:45

11:30 LunchQ/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

2:15

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support2015-2016 Assessments Lunch

9:45

11:30Q/A from Morning Session2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support2015-2016 Assessments LunchQ/A from Morning Session2015-2016 Accountability

9:45

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2:15 Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

2015-2016 Accountability Overview

K-8 School SPS: Accountability

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System OverviewSchool accountability for Louisiana schools with grades K-7 includes student assessment performance and progress points, and for schools with grade 8 includes dropout/credit accumulation index.

Resources:• K-8 Progress Point Fact Shee

t

Grade Configuration Performance

K-7 (Elementary) 100% assessments+ Progress Points

K-8, 7-8 (Middle) 95% assessments+ 5% (dropout/credit accumulation index)

+ Progress Points

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System OverviewSchool accountability for Louisiana schools with grades K-7 includes student assessment performance and progress points, and for schools with grade 8 includes dropout/credit accumulation index.

*Note: SPS ranges for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 will continue to be comparable to the 2012-2013 distributions, by school type.

Letter Grade SPS Range

A 100.0 – 150.0

B 85.0 – 99.9

C 70.0 – 84.9

D 50.0 – 69.9

F Below 50.0

K-8 School SPS: Assessments(Slide 1 of 3)

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PurposeLouisiana students in grades 3-8 take assessments in ELA, math, science and social studies so as to assess whether each student gained the knowledge and skills reflected in the standards of that grade and subject.

AccountabilityAchievement Levels LEAP/iLEAP

Achievement LevelLAA 1

Achievement LevelAssessment Index Points Per Student

Level 5 Advanced Exceeds Standard 150

Level 4 Mastery ---- 125

Level 3 Basic (Proficient) Meets Standard 100

Level 2 or Level 1 Approaching Basic/Unsatisfactory

(Non-proficient)

Working Towards Standard

0

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PurposeThis measure encourages successful transition to high school, as well as access to Carnegie credits in middle school.

Accountability• DCAI is calculated for schools that include grade 8.• Points are based on the number of Carnegie Credits

earned through the end of grade 9 (including transitional grade 9) and/or dropout status.

Policy Flags• To count toward DCAI, students must be full

academic year in grade 8 and 9 (or transitional 9th, where applicable), if earning Carnegie credits.

• Students transferring districts between grade 8 and 9 are still eligible to earn points for DCAI.

Carnegie CourseCredits

DCAI Points PerStudent

6 150

5.5 125

5 100

4.5 75

4 50

3.5 25

3 or less 0

3rd year 8th

grade student0

Dropout 0

K-8 School SPS: Progress Points

(Slide 3 of 3)Progress PointsSchools may earn up to 10 progress points for prior year non-proficient students whoexceed their expected score as defined on the K-8 Progress Point Fact Sheet.

Current Year (2015-16): ProficientEligible Students:

Assessment Index points: YES Progress points: YES

Prior Year (2014-15): Non-proficient

Current Year (2015-16): Non-proficient

Assessment Index points: NO Progress points: YES

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Consideration Policy

Eligible Students School must have 10+ students with school-level VAM scores who were non- proficient in prior year in math, ELA, or both

Required Success Rate Schools must have more than 50% of the eligible students exceed theirexpected score in math, ELA, or both

Reward Schools will receive .1 for students scoring Unsatisfactory in prior year and .05 for students scoring Approaching Basic in prior year who exceed expectations in current year

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System OverviewFor schools with grades 9-12, the accountability system includes student assessment performance on both EOC and ACT, progress points, cohort graduation rate, and strength of diploma (graduation index).

Resources:• Jump Start Accountability Fact Sheet• High School Progress Points Fact Sheet

Grades 9-12

Assessment 25%

ACT 25%

Cohort Graduation Rate 25%

Strength of Diploma (Graduation Index)

25%

+ Progress Points

High School SPS: Accountability

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System OverviewFor schools with grades 9-12, the accountability system includes student assessment performance on both EOC and ACT, progress points, cohort graduation rate, and strength of diploma (graduation index).

*Note: SPS ranges fro 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 will continue to be comparable to the 2012- 2013 distributions, by school type.

Letter Grade SPS Range

A 100.0 – 150.0

B 85.0 – 99.9

C 70.0 – 84.9

D 50.0 – 69.9

F Below 50.0

High School SPS: EOC Exams(Slide 1 of 5)

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Purpose and TestsThe End-Of-Course (EOC) exams assess whether students have mastered the standards of various high school core subjects. EOC exams are required in Algebra I, Geometry, English II, English III, Biology, and U.S. History.

Policy FlagsAll high school students are required to take an ELA and math EOC exam by their 3rd

cohort year.

AccountabilityEOC Score/Level Points Earned Per Test

Excellent 150 points

Good (Proficient) 100 points

Fair or Needs Improvement (Non-proficient)

0 points

High School SPS: ACT and WorkKeys(Slide 2 of 5)

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PurposeAll Louisiana students in grade 11 take the ACT, a nationallyrecognized measure of college and career readiness. Beginning in 2014-15, some Louisiana students took ACT WorkKeys, a nationally recognized workforce readiness assessment.

AccountabilitySchools earn points for the highest composite score earned by a student through the April testing date of their senior year. Beginning in 2015-2016, WorkKeys will be included in the ACT index for accountability.

Policy FlagsStudents who do not take the ACT receive a score of 0 foraccountability purposes, unless they are a LAA 1 student.A concordance table comparing ACT and ACT WorkKeys will be produced in the fall of 2015. Students earning a score of silver or higher will generate points for schools in 2015-2016.

ACT Composite Score

Points Earned Per Student

36 150.4 points (maximum)

27(TOPS Honors)

125.2

25 119.6

23 (TOPS

Performance)

114

20 (TOPS

Opportunity)

105.6

18 100.0

17 or below 0 points

High School SPS: Graduation Rate

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PurposeThe cohort graduation rate reflects the percentage of students who enter grade 9 and graduate four years later.

Policy Flags• Inclusion: All 9th graders who enter a graduation cohort are included in calculations

ofthe cohort graduation rate.

• Transitional 9th : Students will enter into the first-time ninth grade cohort in the year that follows the transitional 9th grade. If students in transitional 9th dropout of school, they will be included as dropout in cohort graduation rate calculations.

CalculationThe cohort graduation rate is calculated in the following manner:Cohort Graduation Rate (CGR) Formula

0 to 60 percent grad rate CGR x 1.166667

61 to 100 percent grad rate (CGR x 2.0) - 50

High School SPS: Strength of Diploma

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PurposeThe graduation index measures the quality of the diploma earned by each 12th

grader. Quality of Diploma (Graduation Index): Student Results Points AwardedHS Diploma plus(a) AP score of 3 or higher, IB score of 4 or higher, or CLEP score of 50 or higher; OR(b) Advanced statewide Jump Start credential*Students achieving both (a) and (b) will generate 160 points.

150

HS Diploma plus(a) At least one passing course grade for TOPS core curriculum credit of the following type:

AP** (with exam score of 1 or 2), college credit, dual enrollment, or IB ( with score of 1, 2 or 3); OR

(b) Basic statewide Jump Start credential*Students achieving both (a) and (b) will generate 115 points, if the passing course grade for (a) is earned in a TOPS core curriculum course. ** Students must take the AP exam and pass the course.

110

Four-year graduate(Includes Career Diploma student with a regional Jump Start credential)

100

Five-year graduate with any diploma*Five-year graduates who earn an AP score of 3 or higher, an IB score of 4 or higher, or a CLEP of 50 or higher will generate 140 points.

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Six-year graduate with any diploma 50HiSET/GED 25Non-graduate without HiSET 0

High School SPS: Progress Points

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AccountabilityProgress points are an important representation of the gains achieved by academically behind students. For 2014-2015, there are two options available to earn high school progress points. The option yielding the higher points will be used. In 2015-2016 and beyond, only Option 2 will be used.

More information including examples can be found in the High School Progress Points Fact Sheet.

OPTION 1: 2014-15 • At least 30% of the eligible students• Students score at the top of the expected score range or above (ACT series)• 0.1 points per student for previous scores of Approaching Basic/Fair, 0.2

points per student for previous scores of Unsatisfactory/Needs Improvement

OPTION 2: 2014-15 • More than 50% of the eligible students• Multiple Opportunities: Can earn points on either EXPLORE to PLAN and/or

PLAN to ACT• Expected Growth: Students score above the median of the expected range• 0.05 per student for previous scores of Approaching Basic/Fair, 0.1

per student for previous scores of Unsatisfactory/Needs Improvement

Combination Schools(Slide 1 of 2)

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School AccountabilitySchools with students in both grades K-8 and 9-12 will receive a school performance score (SPS) based on both the K-8 and 9-12 formulas and weighted by students included in the formula.

Grade Configuration

Performance

K-7 (Elementary) 100% assessments+ Progress Points

K-8, 7-8 (Middle) 95% assessments+ 5% (dropout/credit accumulation index)

+ Progress Points

9-12 (High) 25% assessments+ 25% ACT

+ 25% Cohort Graduation Rate+ 25% Graduation Index

+ Progress Points

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School AccountabilitySchools with students in both grades K-8 and 9-12 will receive a school performance score based on both the K-8 and 9-12 formulas and weighted by students included in the formula.

Example Calculation1. Calculate K-8 SPS for all students who test or are included in DCAI as for all K-8 schools.2. Calculate HS SPS for EOC and ACT testers and cohort graduation members.3. Determine percentage of students that are K-8 and percentage that are high school.4. Average the K-8 SPS and HS SPS using percentages of students to weight the SPS

before averaging them.5. Example below (K-8 SPS * 33%) + (HS SPS * 67%)/2=Combination SPSK-8 50 Students 33% of all eligible testers

HS 100 Students 67% of all eligible testers

Total Students Used for Weights

150 Students 100% of eligible testers

Moving Toward 2025

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As we continue giving educators time to learn the new expectations and adjust their practice, BESE approved a series of policies to support educator and student learning.

• School and District Accountability: Letter grade distributions will remain the same or improve from 2013 through 2016. During the transition, any school or district that maintained or improved its annual performance score will not experience a decrease in its current letter grade. As in any other year, if a school improves, the performance score and letter grade may go up.

• Educator Accountability: For 2016 (as in 2014 and 2015), value-added data will not be available as the new baseline is determined. The state will provide districts with transitional growth data, but there will be no requirement that value-added data be used in Compass ratings.

• Student Promotion: In 2016 (as in 2014 and 2015), the state will maintain current 4th

grade policy but allow districts to issue waivers for students demonstrating readiness to progress. The state will shift the 8th grade retention standard to be a remedial standard and require that remediation take place on the high school campus in a “transitional 9th grade” year.

For more information on the transition policies, click here.

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Letter GradesFor 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, letter grades will be aligned to the 2012-2013 distribution to ensure simplicity, consistency, and fairness between now and the new baseline year, as Louisiana transitions to higher standards. In doing so, this will allow:1. Time to learn2. Time to set a baseline3. Time to appropriately raise the bar, as Louisiana pursues its 2025 goal – a time where

“mastery,” not “basic,” is the expectation

Approved BESE Policy for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school yearsPossible test score shifts Policy to ensure

simplicity, consistency, and fairness in 2015 Release

School/District Performance Scores Decrease

Letter grades aligned to the 12-13 letter grade distribution

School/District Performance Scores Increase

Letter grades will improve as they would in any other year

Resources:Calculators

The SPS calculators are designed for educators to input school level data in order to estimate school performance scores. There are two calculators available in the accountability toolbox: a K-8 and a K-12 calculator.

Compass principal goals setting templates guide leaders in setting Compass goals related to school performance scores. Calculators will be updated in July to include assessment index in order to support leaders in the goal setting process.

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Resources: Guides and Fact Sheets

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K-8 Resources:• K-8 Progress Point Fact Sheet: The one-page document reflects a set of “quick facts”

andexamples for the calculation of K-8 progress points.

High School Resources:• High School Guide: This guide is designed to help counselors and school staff plan the

pathways and goals for all students.• Jump Start Fact Sheet: The one-page document reflects a set of “quick facts” on

the implications of Jump Start and the career path on accountability.• High School Progress Point Fact Sheet: The document reflects a set of “quick facts”

andexamples for the calculation for high school progress points.

Discussion

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• What does this mean for 2015-16 school year?• Who should be aware of this at the district level? At the school level?• How can these updates be communicated specifically to principals?• What resources are available to assist in communicating this to

others?• What other resources are needed?

Data Certification

Data Certification

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Purpose of Data Certification• Data certification is the final opportunity for LEAs to review and request changes to data

used in SPS and subgroup AYP.• Per BESE Bulletin 111, no appeals can be based on data not corrected during

data certification.Phases of Data Certification• Because grades 3-8 math and ELA results will not yet be available in August,

assessment data certification will occur in two phases.• In the first phase districts will receive LEAP, iLEAP, LAA 1, and EOC test data in full and

will receive a test taken indicator for PARCC and a non-proficient eligibility indicator for K-8 progress points. All corrections must be made based on this data set.

• In late fall districts will receive PARCC achievement levels and additional K-8 progress points data.

Support and Resources• The August 4 Assessment and Accountability Monthly Call/Webinar will include

detailed directions on fall data certification.• User Guides will be available in early August in the Accountability Library.

Data Certification Timeline

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Delivery of Data• In an Excel roster format• Data is delivered through a secure web-based, platform supported by MMCS

located at www.ladatareview.net .

Data Reviewed Data Certification Window

• Graduation Rate• Graduation Index

March 2014

• ACT• High School Progress Points;• Dropout Credit Accumulation Index (DCAI)

Mid August

• Assessments:LEAP, iLEAP, PARCC (tests taken indicator), LAA 1, EOC Tests

Early September

• Grades 3-8 math and ELA Achievement Levels• K-8 Progress Points

Late Fall

Discussion

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• How is Data Cert for 2014-15 different from in prior years?• How will this change how we complete the processes?• Who else should be aware of this at the district and school level?• What resources will be available for completion?

Agenda

8:30

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support2015-2016 Assessments LunchQ/A from Morning Session2015-2016 Accountability

9:45

11:30

2:15 Afternoon Break2015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

Afternoon Break

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• Online Timer

Agenda

8:30

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support2015-2016 Assessments LunchQ/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break

9:45

11:30

2:152015-2016 TechnologySurvey and Closeout

2015-16 Assessment Format

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As indicated below and in the 2015-2016 Assessment Calendar, during the 2015-2016 school year certain assessments will be available as computer-based tests (CBT) while others will be paper-based (PBT) or have paper-based as an option.

Grade Level Content Format

Grades 3-8 Math and ELA PBT or CBT*district decision

Science PBT

Social Studies *field test CBT

Grade 8 EXPLORE PBT

Grade 9, 10, 11 EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT PBT

Grade 11 WorkKeys CBT

Grade 9-11 End of Course (EOC) CBT

Technology Readiness

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In order to provide support to districts in determining technology readiness, the Department will have the following in place for the 2015-2016 school year in addition to incorporating tech readiness sessions into regional collaborations:

Additional resources and information to be provided in early Fall 2015.

Activity Description Timeline

Technology Footprint Survey of district technology resources (e.g., number of devices, internet access)

Early Fall

Technology Dry Run Mock assessment administration used totest systems at school and district levels

Late Fall

E-Rate Support Support provided to districts requiring E- Rate to support technology

Ongoing

Training and Support forOnline Systems

Training and support for district level staff along with redelivery packages to prepare for new online systems

Winter 2016

Discussion

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• What updates are available now?• Who should be aware of this at the district level? At the school

level?• How will I receive additional updates?• How can these updates be communicated to others?

Agenda

8:30

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WelcomeLEAP 2025 Vision Morning Break2015-2016 Communication and Support2015-2016 Assessments LunchQ/A from Morning Session 2015-2016 Accountability Afternoon Break2015-2016 Technology

9:45

11:30

2:15

Survey and Closeout

Next Steps

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For more information, contact assessment@la.gov. Next call: August 4, 2015

Key Dates Action/Activity

July & Aug Communicate updates to district and school leaders

July & Aug Communicate district test coordinator and accountability contacts to assessment@la.gov

Aug Access and utilize planning reporting packages

Aug & Sept Complete accountability data certification