& Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
SCHOOL ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (SAC) TRAINING January 13 and 14, 2016 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 & Alternate ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS 2.0 Important Dates 1 Test Overview
WIDA Systems : AMS and WIDA-us Roles and Responsibilities : Training Requirements Structure of the Test Before Testing Accommodations Test Security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NE 8 Introduction ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
The ACCESS is an English language proficiency assessment based on the Minnesota Standards for English Language Development, developed by the WIDA Consortium. There are four language domains assessed by the ACCESS: Reading, writing, listening and speaking. The ACCESS is administered online at grades 1-12. The test is available in six grade-level clusters: Grades K, 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 12. The Kindergarten ACCESS is a paper-pencil assessment. NEW NEW 1 Important Dates 12/14/15 - Pre-ID file data provided by the state
1/13/16 - Receive paper accommodated and other paper test materials 2/1/16 3/24/16 - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 test window 4/1/16 - All paper test materials returned to DRC 5/23/16 - Retrieve early student-level results in Test WES 7/28/16 - Public release of results 8/1/16 - District receives student paper results, ISRs 1 Test Overview 2 Benefits of the Online Test
Built-in accommodations and accessibility featuresappropriate for a range of student needs Staged adaptivity targets students individual range oflanguage skills Increased ease for test administrators Logistical flexibility as a result of being able to simultaneouslyadminister multiple grades and proficiency levels Central scoring by DRC for all four domains Test Administrators will not need to determine tiers Student Experience Graphic-supported items Audio-supported directions
Narrated and guided introduction by a human voice for each domain test Practice items Modeled responses for the productive domains Simple navigation Embedded accessibility features, such as: Magnification Highlighter Writing tools (e.g. cut and paste, copy, underline) Domains & Online Grade Level Clusters
*Note: Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-based kit. Response Capture Listening and Reading: student responses will be captureddigitally and scored by the online test engine Speaking: student responses will be recorded (captureddigitally) and automatically sent to DRC for scoring by trainedraters Writing: typed student responses will be recorded (captureddigitally) and automatically sent to DRC for scoring by trainedraters; handwritten responses will also be returned to DRC forscoring - - Writing provisions, page 23 Paper-based Test Forms WIDA Systems Assessment Management System (AMS) WIDA-us 3 Two WIDA Systems For ACCESS 2.0
WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS) https://www.wida-ams.us/ For Test Administration WIDA-us https://www.wida.us/ For Training The WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS) is the administrative portal for all preparation and testing materials using DRCs system.Designated staff will use the new WIDA Assessment Management System to access needed downloads, prepare test sessions, as well as order any needed paper materials.More detailed information is provided in the checklists on the ACCESS 2.0 Preparation Resources webpage. WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS)
One-stop resource for all tools needed for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 administration https://www.wida-ams.us/ The WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS) is the administrative portal for all preparation and testing materials using DRCs system.Designated staff will use the new WIDA Assessment Management System to access needed downloads, prepare test sessions, as well as order any needed paper materials.More detailed information is provided in the checklists on the ACCESS 2.0 Preparation Resources webpage. WIDA-us In order to become certified to coordinate or administer any component of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, you must complete specific training requirements within the new Training Course. Roles and Responsibilities
4 Roles and Responsibilities - SAC
ACCESS School Assessment Coordinator Inventory test materials immediately upon receipt and returns all testmaterials to DRC Inc Consolidates and request additional materials needed for testing. Request additional materials from or Schedule test sessions Makes sure test administration is performed by trained test proctors Distributes test materials on each day of the test Reminds test proctors that all test materials are to be kept secure andconfidential at all times Roles and Responsibilities, cont.
Test Administrators Completes online WID training for each domain Becomes familiar with procedures for testaccommodations for ELLs with disabilities Administers the online ACCESS for ELLs via AMS For Paper Tests: - Properly account for test booklet securityimmediately before, during, and after testadministration - Assures that pre-ID labels are attached to testbooklets correctly or that student data is properlybubbled in on test booklet covers if no label isprovided Required Training on WIDA-us
Online Test Coordinator Checklist Required for School Assessment Coordinators (SACs) SAC checklist wased to you. Will also be available on REA Test Coordinator site: Online Test Administrator Checklist Required for Test Administrators Handout ACCESS 2.0 Training Guidelines In order to become certified to coordinate or administer any component of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, you must complete specific training requirements within the new Training Course. WIDA-us : Required Training
In order to become certified to coordinate or administer any component of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, you must complete specific training requirements within the new Training Course. Structure of the Test 5 Order of Administration
NEW The new online test is staged adaptive, meaning students will progress through the test based on their performance on previous folders (test items grouped around a common theme) and domains. Based on their performance in an individual folder, the test engine will determine the appropriate next folder for individual students. Students must first take the Listening and Reading tests because their performance on those domains determines their placement on the remaining domains (Speaking and Writing). Students should take the Listening test first, followed by the Reading test. Then, students may take Speaking and Writing in either order. This sequence is reflected in the graphic below. The Listening Test and Reading Test may be administered on the same day. The Speaking Test and Writing Test cannot be be administered on the same day as the Listening and Reading Tests. Estimated Administration Times
Students work at their own pace using the following guidelines: Here are the estimated maximum time it would take to complete each domain from the time a student logs in to the time the student completes the domain. While there are suggested guidelines for timing for each test, ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is not a timed test.Test Administrators have professional discretion to allow necessary time for each student who is working productively. Information About the Writing Domain
The different test delivery and response modes of the Writing test are designed to meet the needs of all learners: See Provisions Next Page See Provisions Next Page Provisions for the Writing Domain
While the ACCESS for grades 112 is administered primarily online, there are provisions for the writing subtest as follows: The grades 13 writing subtest is entirely a paper administration, meaning students will read prompts and write their responses in a paper test booklet. The grades 45 writing prompts are presented to students online and students respond in a writing response booklet. If students in grades 45 are competent at keyboarding and wish to respond online, the school should determine if it will allow individual students the option to respond online. Students who will respond online need to be moved to the appropriate session in WIDA AMS. Students in grades 612 who are inexperienced, unfamiliar, or uncomfortable with keyboarding may write their responses in a writing response booklet. The writing prompts are presented to students online. Students who will respond on paper need to be moved to the appropriate session in WIDA AMS. 6 Before Testing Handouts
Computer Registration Instructions for ACCESS 2.0 Flashdrive 6 Register Student Computers
Handout, Page 1 Register Student Computers
Handout, Page 2 After logging in but before students begin the Speaking test, they are required to do a microphone check.The microphone check is only done once prior to the student beginning the Speaking test. During the microphone check, the students will record their voice and listen to make sure it recorded. Refer to Test Administrators Script to assist students during the microphone check. Please refer to the Test Administration Manuel for more information. Student Test Tickets & Rosters
In order to test, each student will need a unique test ticket that contains student specific login credentials he or she must use to access and begin the test. These tickets are secure materials and must be treated as such. The test tickets for a given test session are part of the Student Test Roster. The Student Test Roster summarizes test session information such as the test name, test session name, and the district and school. These may be provided to you by your test coordinator or you may need to print these yourself from WIDA AMS depending on your schools policy. For more information about this see the WIDA AMS User Guide, available in the training course. Accommodations All accommodations must be updated in IEP and 504 plans. Accommodations are automatically entered into AMS. Paper accommodations for the grades 112 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 will be available as required by a student's IEP or 504 plan. Accommodations Descriptions Document - Available on REA Test Coordinator site 7 WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS)
Within the system, designated staff may: Access any needed user guides or software downloads Add students for test sessions Designate accommodations Create test sessions Print test tickets Monitor student progress View/print reports On this slide are examples of some of the tasks that will be possible within the WIDA AMS. Designated district staff may view user guides and access the two downloads needed for the online testing system. The majority of students will initially be entered into the system via a preID file at the state level (depending on your state), however, if needed, district staff may also add or edit students. District staff may also create test sessions, select needed accommodations, print test tickets, and monitor student progress. Post testing, district staff may view or print reports. 8 Test Security Nondisclosure Agreement Test items
Security Measures for Staff Security Training 8 Test Security Policies
Nondisclosure Agreement Everyone with secure access to ACCESS 2.0must complete theNondisclosure Agreement. Test Monitors & data entry personnel must accept the agreement in PearsonAccess or they will not be able to monitor tests or enter student responses. Everyone with access to the test items must complete the Nondisclosure Agreement. Anyone who may come in contact with or see test items, can be asked by a student about an item or handle test materials must sign a Nondisclosure Agreement. Paper Nondisclosure Agreement available here on REA website: Test Security Policies cont.
All Test Items are secure Discussions of items are not allowed with students and co-workers. Test items and student tests are not allowed to be reviewed by teachers or building staff. Test items may not be reproduced in any form or by anyone. Cell phone cameras are not allowed. s or discussions in on-line social media are not allowed. Test Security & Training Proctors
School SAC Meeting You must hold a training meeting for your monitors, have them sign-in to prove they attended the meeting, allow time for monitors to read the non-disclosure agreement, have them sign one Non-Disclosure Agreement per school year, collect the Non-Disclosure Agreements and file. Topics to Cover during your Training Session Proctors must be impartial observers during the test administration. Reproducing or paraphrasing an item in anor in writing is a breach in security. Cell phones, PDAs or translation devices may not be used. Dictionaries may not be used. Test Tickets must be collected from students before leaving the testing room. All instructional posters and graphics in the computer lab or where students will be taking the ACCESS 2.0 must be covered or removed. Test Security & Training Proctors, cont.
Test Administration Report (TAR) The TAR is used to record test misadministrations and reasons for invalidations. The SAC completes the TAR and forwards a copy to Robin or Michael in the testing office. The TAR must be kept on file for 12 months. The TAR is available here on REA website: Examples of misadministrations A student uses a calculator during a non calculator segment. A student engages in inappropriate behavior or action that results in a test being invalidated. A student refuses to take an assessment or cheats on an assessment, requiring the assessment to be invalidated. A students responses are transferred by staff from an answer document to the Data Entry Interface incorrectly. Security Measures for 2015-16
Tip Line MDE has launched a Test Security Tip Line. Educators, parents, students and others can report suspected incidents of cheating, improper or unethical behavior on any Statewide assessments. Links to the Test Security Tip Line are available in two places on the MDE web site. View the Test Administration page (MDE>School Support>Test Administration) View the Testing Information page (MDE>Just for Parents> Testing Information) Site Visit Checklist X X X X X X X X X X X X Front and Back Covers of Test Booklet
SAINT PAUL SCHOOLS 0625 X MN X 123 X Place correct student label here if available. X X X X X X MARSS # X Fill in grids if you do not have a correct label. X CIF # Contact Information MDE REA Test Coordinator Site DRC DRC Customer Service: or SPPS District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) For more information, please contact the WIDA Help Desk: or Robin Lane Office; Cell: Michael Wirtz Office: Cell: