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31st Annual Texas Assessment Conference
28th AnnualTexas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel Conference
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Affiliated Associations:
Texas Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (TAACE)
Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel (TACTP)
Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (TSNAP)
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Sunday, February 19— Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Hilton Austin Hotel and Austin Convention Center
Sunday, February 19–Wednesday, February 22, 2017 n Hilton Austin Hotel and Austin Convention Center
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SAVE THE DATES
Texas Assessment Conference
November 5–8, 2017
November 11–14, 2018* Steering Committee Member
Special Thanks to Our 2017 Sponsors
ETS
Eduphoria!
Moak, Casey & Associates
Pearson
Renaissance Learning
Strozeski Enterprises
TestHound
The College Board
Special Acknowledgment
The planning committee for the Texas Assessment Conference thanks the Texas Education Agency for extraordinary assistance in planning conference content and presenting timely information.
2017 Conference Planning Committee
Conference Chair*Paul Whitton, Jr.
Associate Executive Director, TASA
Texas Assessment Association (TAA) Michael Strozeski Strozeski Enterprises
Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (TSNAP)Chris Cordell
TSNAP President Director of Systemwide Testing, Austin ISD
Shannon Kuhrt TSNAP Vice President Director of Assessment Wichita Falls ISD
*Kathy Burbank Director Accountability & Achievement Lake Travis ISD
Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel (TACTP)John Harrell
TACTP, President-Elect Houston Community College-Central
Melonie Bonner TACTP, President Kilgore College
*Carita Webster Coordinator of Assessment Services San Jacinto College Central
Texas Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (TAACE)*Carolyn Greer
Education Consultant
Joy Chandler TAACE Past-President
John Crawford TAACE President
Texas Education Agency (TEA)Kim Ackermann
Program Specialist Student Assessment Division Texas Education Agency
Sandi Cowes Director of Test Administration Texas Education Agency
Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)*Paul Whitton, Jr.
Associate Executive Director, Administrative Services
Maria Cruz Event Coordinator, Administrative Services
Jennifer Garrido Director, Event & Corporate Partner Services
Faye Alexis Executive Assistant, Governmental Relations
Consultants (non-voting members)Sarah Lopez Rame
Senior Director, ETS
Amanda Pepmiller Program Manager, Pearson
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The 28th Annual Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel Conference starts Sunday evening, February 19. The registration fee for TACTP members and other collegiate personnel grants access to all TACTP and Texas Assessment Conference events. This joint conference includes five events that are either for TACTP members specifically or are being sponsored by TACTP with assistance from event sponsors:
1) Monday TACTP Preconference Workshop
2) Monday TACTP Business Meeting and Luncheon
3) Monday TACTP President’s Reception
4) Wednesday TACTP Open Forum
Additionally, TACTP members may attend all of the functions offered at the Texas Assessment Conference.
TACTP Conference AgendaSunday, February 19
Registration 3–7 p.m. Salon C Foyer
Board Meeting 4:30–6 p.m. Hilton 402
(Officers, committee chairs, past presidents, and interested members)
Monday, February 20
TACTP Business Meetingand Luncheon 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Hilton Salon G
Annual Business Meeting and Recognition of TACTP Members
President’s Reception 6–8 p.m. Uncle Julio’s
Wednesday, February 22
TACTP Open Forum 9:30–10:45 a.m. Hilton Salon B
Presenter: Roger Grimm, Testing Director, Tyler Junior College
This session is a time for TACTP members to openly discuss current issues and concerns related to assessment changes and trends in the Texas higher education system. Please bring your questions or concerns for discussion.
Event SponsorsETS
Pearson
The College Board
Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel Conference
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Continuing Education Credits1. LPC Credit
Many of the sessions are approved for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) continuing education credit according to the rules of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC). There will be a sign-in sheet available at the registration booth. Those seeking LPC credit must sign in to receive credit. You are responsible for submitting your forms to TSBEPC as per its rules.
2. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Superintendents
Effective September 1, 1999, individuals who have not completed all requirements for the Lifetime Superintendent Certificate are issued the Standard Certificate, which must be renewed every five years. Current holders of the Lifetime Superintendent Certificate are not required to participate in the renewal process but may voluntarily choose to do so. The renewal process for superintendents, principals, and assistant principals includes obtaining 200 hours of CPE credit every five years. The local school board will be notified at the end of a five-year period of any employed superintendent in the renewal process, as required or voluntarily, who has not met renewal requirements. The following are standards that are required for the superintendent certificate as stated in Texas Administrative Code §242.
Professional Standards for the SuperintendencyLearner-centered
1. Values and Ethics of Leadership
2. Leadership and District Culture
3. Human Resources Leadership and Management
4. Policy and Governance
5. Communications and Community Relations
6. Organizational Leadership and Management
7. Curriculum Planning and Development
8. Instructional Leadership and Management
Certificate renewal standards adopted by SBEC for principals and assistant principals, with the omission of the policy and governance standard, are very similar to the superintendent standards; however, the numbering of the standards is slightly different. All sessions are also approved for Counselor Certification Renewal, even though the titles of the standard are different. Complete information, including certificate renewal requirements for teachers, counselors, principals, and assistant principals, can be found at http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/ or by calling 888-863-5880.
(If you need verification for your school district, please complete the Verification of Contact Clock Hours on back cover.)
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Sunday, February 19
Registration .............................................................. 3–7 p.m....................................Hilton Governor’s Ballroom FoyerTSNAP Board Meeting ............................................ 4–6 p.m........................................................................Hilton 404TACTP Board Meeting ............................................ 4:30–6 p.m. ..................................................................Hilton 402TSNAP Board Dinner .............................................. 6–8 p.m.......................................................................MoonshineSponsor: Renaissance Learning
Monday, February 20
Registration .............................................................. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ......................Hilton Governor’s Ballroom FoyerExhibit Viewing ........................................................ 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ..............................................Hilton Salons A–EPreconference Workshops ......................................... 8:30–11:30 a.m. ........................................................... See page 6Refreshment Break ................................................... 9:45–10:15 a.m. ..............................................Hilton Salons ABCBronze Sponsor: Moak, Casey & Associates
Lunch on Your Own (*) ........................................... 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.TACTP Business Meeting and Luncheon ................. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. .................................................Hilton Salon GSponsor: ETS
Opening General Session .......................................... 1:30–2:30 p.m. ............................Convention Center Ballroom DSpeaker: Todd Whitthorne, President, ACAP Health Consulting
Concurrent Sessions ................................................. 2:45–4 p.m. .................................................................. See page 9Concurrent Sessions ................................................. 4:15–5:30 p.m. ........................................................... See page 10TAACE Board Meeting ............................................ 5:45–7 p.m. .......................................................................... TBDTACTP President’s Reception .................................. 6–8 p.m..................................................................... Uncle Julio’s
Tuesday, February 21
Registration .............................................................. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ......................Hilton Governor’s Ballroom FoyerExhibit Viewing ........................................................ 7:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. .........................................Hilton Salons A–EMini Session ............................................................. 8:30–9 a.m. ............................................................Hilton Salon FConcurrent Sessions ................................................. 8:30–9:45 a.m. .................................................... See pages 11–12Refreshment Break ................................................... 9:45–10:15 a.m. .............................................Hilton Salons ABCConcurrent Session .................................................. 10:15–11:30 a.m. ................................................ See pages 12–13Lunch on Your Own (*) ........................................... 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.TSNAP Luncheon/Speaker Mtg. (ticket required) .... 11:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m. ..................Convention Center Ballroom DConcurrent Sessions ................................................. 1–2:15 p.m. ......................................................... See pages 13–14Refreshment Break ................................................... 2:15–2:45 p.m. ................................................Hilton Salons ABCConcurrent Sessions ................................................. 2:45–4 p.m. ......................................................... See pages 15–16Concurrent Sessions ................................................. 4:15–5:30 p.m. .................................................... See pages 16–17Social Hour (all conference attendees) ...................... 6–8 p.m.................................................................Hilton Salon HHost: ETS
Wednesday, February 22
Registration ............................................................ 7:30–11 a.m. ............................Hilton Governor’s Ballroom FoyerConcurrent Sessions ................................................. 8–9:15 a.m. ................................................................ See page 18TSNAP Officers/Board Meeting ............................. 8–9:15 a.m. ..................................................................Hilton 404Concurrent Sessions ................................................ 9:30–10:45 a.m. ......................................................... See page 18TACTP Open Forum ............................................... 9:30-10:45 a.m. ..................................................... Hilton Salon BSponsor: The College Board
Closing General Session ............................................ 11 a.m.–noon ...............................Hilton Austin Grand BallroomSpeaker: Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education, Texas Education Agency
(*) See registration packet for lunch options
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Monday, February 20 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Preconference Workshops
Time – An Eternity of Time is Not Enough! Hilton 410
Michael W. Strozeski, CEO, Strozeski Consulting
Brian Krieger, Product Developer, Strozeski Consulting
Has the assessment system and all that it encompasses turned you into an unprofessional, foul-mouthed lunatic? You are not alone! Remember to “sweat the small stuff,” but also remember to concentrate your energy on what YOU have control of (I know, don’t end with a preposition). There are lots of ways to make your job of turning data into information more efficient and more accurate. We will discuss some of the practices used in Texas Districts that have preserved sanity and saved many hours.
Understanding the Adolescent Brain and Improving Individual Testing Results Hilton Salon F
Robert Forti, Assistant director of Testing, San Antonio ISD
We will discuss how studies in adolescent brain development and brain imaging have opened new pathways into understanding how the adolescent brain works. We will discuss the best practices tools that will help students train their brains to better handle life’s and school’s stressors. The presentation will include newer brain imaging data that was used to create a more targeted approach for setting up testing.
How to go from Novice DTC to a Super Hero DTC! Hilton Salon H
Chris Cordell, Director, Systemwide Testing, Austin ISD
Shannon Kuhrt, Director of Assessment, Wichita Falls ISD
Tracy McDaniel, Director of Testing, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Thomas Negri, Director of Testing, Fort Bend ISD
This session is designed to provide you with the super powers needed to not only survive but to triumph over any situation thay may confront you during the assessment cycle. Designed for the novice district testing coordinator, this session, presented by the officers of TSNAP, will help you build the skills you need to conquer anything that may arise during the spring testing season. Leave with highly effective methods and knowledge to ensure you are victorious in all your testing endeavors!
High School Equivalency Testing in Texas— Where We Stand Today Hilton Salon J
Cindee Tonneson, Program Coordinator, Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency, TEA
Texas has over 3.2 million adults lacking a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. Beginning in 2017, Texas adults now have three different test options and multiple platforms to earn a certificate of high school equivalency. Learn about these new choices and the implementation of the GED test, the HiSET exam and the TASC test.
Testing is Like a Box of Chocolates! Hilton Salon K
Laura Witte, Director of Testing Services, North East ISD
Sarah Howell, Testing Specialist, North East ISD
Beverly Lebherz, Testing Analyst, North East ISD
Come and learn how to plan for the worst and expect the best! Learn from seasoned assessment professionals who are able to keep calm, stay focused and maintain flexibility even during the most stressful testing events. Learn practical tips of the trade and time-saving strategies as well as how to lead your campus/district from the beginning until the end of each administration during the year. Emphasis will be placed on what needs to be accomplished each month leading up to STAAR testing.
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Reminders for PresentersThe Texas Assessment Conference is once again partnering with PSAV to manage the electronic presentation materials. Through the Presentation Management System, speakers must submit their electronic presentations in advance or on-site in the Speaker Ready Room (Hilton Room 414).
All presenters, whether or not they use an electronic presentation, must use the Presentation Management System to access the continuing education credit (CEC) training number. Detailed instructions are available in the Speaker Ready Room.
If you did not upload your presentation prior to arriving at the conference, you may submit it in the Speaker Ready Room. Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to upload your presentation and make any last-minute changes. Your presentation can be modified up to an hour prior to the start of your session, and changes will be transferred to your meeting room. Technicians are available in the Speaker Ready Room to assist you.
Presenter Tips:n Pick up name badge at registration
n Check in at the Speaker Ready Room
n Review pre-submitted presentation and modify or submit new presentation in the Speaker Ready Room
n Access presentation from the computer in your meeting room
n Access the CEC training number from the computer in your meeting room (DO NOT MAKE UP A NUMBER!)
Speaker Ready Room: Hilton Room 414
Hours of Operation
Sunday, February 19 2–6 p.m.
Monday, February 20 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22 7:30–11 a.m.
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General SessionsOpening General Session
Monday, February 20, 1:30–2:30 p.m. ACC Ballroom D
A Happier and Healthier You… Simple Steps to Make that Happen!
Presenter: Todd Whitthorne, President, ACAP Health Consulting
Just about everyone would like to look and feel better. Todd Whitthorne wants to help. This high-energy presentation will detail what steps deliver the greatest return on investment but more important, you’ll learn how to turn those steps into permanent habits that will dramatically impact your quality of life.
Closing General Session
Wednesday, February 22, 11 a.m.–noon Hilton Austin Grand Ballroom
TEA Update on State Testing Program
Presenter: Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education, Texas Education Agency
As Texas commissioner of education, Mike Morath heads the Texas Education Agency, which oversees pre-kindergarten through high school education for 5.3 million students enrolled in both traditional public schools and charter schools. He previously served on the Dallas ISD board of trustees. Morath is a proud graduate of Garland High School in Garland ISD. Thanks to a great public school education, he earned his BBA, summa cum laude, from George Washington University in two-and-a-half years. In his presentation, the commissioner will discuss TEA’s updates on state testing for the new year.
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Concurrent Sessions Legend TEA Texas Education Agency session
TACTP Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel session
MINI Mini session
Monday, February 20
2:45–4 p.m.
Partnerships for Excellence – Inspiring Growth Through Quarterly Conversations Hilton 400/402
Jonathan Maxwell, Executive Director, Assessment & Evaluation, Clear Creek ISD
Megan Rynn Evans, Director of Accountability, Research, and Program Evaluation, Fort Bend ISD
Allison E. Matney, Executive Director of Research, Assessment and Accountability, Katy ISD
Multiple school districts collaboratively developed a unique support structure to actively engage district and campus leadership for focused, individualized improvement. A protocol for dynamic dialogues is provided to assist leaders in overcoming the challenges of initiating change to exceed the district and campus goals. Through the analysis of student data and needs assessments, strategies shared afford leadership teams the opportunity to make decisions that are student-driven and data-informed.
DTCs Get Organized: Livebinder for All Assessment Needs Hilton 404
Janet L. Helmcamp, Director of Assessment , Cleburne ISD
“Where’s that form for...?” It’s all in the Assessment Livebinder! Livebinder is a free, online tool for storing all the links to assessment websites, district trainings, and materials such as forms for easy access. After getting a plethora of questions and resending hundreds of forms in emails and hard copies through inner-office mail, I decided to get organized. Now, when my CTCs or other testing personnel say, “Where’s that form for...?” I refer them back to the Assessment Livebinder. Come get ideas!
Walk Through the Testing Year - Choose Your Top Three Hilton 410
Rebecca Trotter, Coordinator of Testing & Federal Programs, Azle ISD
Monica Uphoff, Coordinator, Birdville ISD
Jodi Pafford, Assessment Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Laura Creamer, Accountability/Testing Consultant, ESC Region 11
Veteran Region 11 DTCs will offer a “station” experience to share important aspects of the testing year. After a brief overview, the presenters will share ideas on 1) training (including non-TAs), 2) post test check in procedures, 3) reporting and tracking incidents, 4) how to build a strong network of colleagues (and how that helped us during the March testing window this year), and 5) some real-life experience and helpful hints on navigating the ETS management website.
TACTP Handling Campus Carry in the Testing Center Hilton 415AB
Stephanie Perkins, Director, Testing Center, Temple College
Campus carry will go into effect for many colleges and universities in fall 2017. Some are already drafting policies as to how this will be handled. Some locations on campus may warrant an exemption from allowing students to conceal-carry into a certain building. Attend this session to receive information on how Temple College is handling this legislation and to discuss how your campuses are moving forward in regard to campus carry.
Tools of the Testing Trade Hilton 602
Angel B. Lozano, Coordinator of Assessment & Accountability, Sheldon ISD
Jessica Holt, Campus Testing Coordinator, Sheldon ISD
How can I organize returning materials? How can I use technology to register students for AP tests? How can I share large documents without overloading everyone’s mailbox? Sheldon ISD representatives will share how district and campus testing coordinators are utilizing free “Tools of the Testing Trade” to efficiently navigate the testing world. Presenters will share examples of how they are using the tools at the district and campus level for testing. They will share step-by-step lists to help you get started!
Ensure Your Students Are Offered Effective Accommodations for State Assessments Hilton 616
Beverly Kim Lee, District Coordinator of Assessment & Accountability, Somerset ISD
Establishing procedures for providing students with effective assessment accommodations is vital for igniting student success while safeguarding against procedural errors that may become an irregularity. Participants will learn a step-by-step process and timeline that includes action from committee to notifying the student’s teachers and the campus testing coordinator in addition to when, where, and how to establish effectiveness and recording the results.
Help Me!, I’ve Become Someone I’m Not! Hilton Salon H
Michael W. Strozeski, CEO, Strozeski Consulting
Brian Krieger, Product Developer, Strozeski Consulting
The 18-wheelers are backed up to my building with hundreds of boxes of paper regarding assessment. The boxes are not unloaded. My superintendent has already called (three times!) and wants to know how we did. The newspaper is calling. Principals are demanding information, and all I have is paper (still in the truck). This session will focus on several ways to turn data into information, get it distributed, and still maintain what’s left of your sanity. Don’t let them wear you down!
TEA STAAR ELA Assessments Update Hilton J
Brad Vasil, Director ELA/SS Assessment, Texas Education Agency
TEA’s director of ELA/SS assessment will provide an update on the STAAR ELA assessments.
TSI: Navigating the Waters of Being a Testing Institute Hilton Salon K
Tracey Morman, Director of Guidance and Counseling, Amarillo ISD
What is a TSI testing institute? Come learn how Amarillo ISD took on the challenge of becoming a TSI testing institute and why we are glad we did!
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Monday, February 20
4:15–5:30 p.m.
TEA STAAR Alternate 2 Update ACC BRs EFG
Angela Wilkins, Manager, STAAR Alternate 2, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Justin Porter, Director, Assessments for Special Populations, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
This session will provide updates on the spring 2017 administration and supervision of STAAR Alternate 2.
TEA National Assessment of Education Program 2017 Overview and Update Hilton 400/402
Kim Ackermann, Texas State NAEP Coordinator, Texas Education Agency
2017 presents the largest and most complex NAEP program to date. Attendees to this session will learn about the different elements of the NAEP 2017 program, receive an update on NAEP’s transition to an all-digital environment, and be updated on future NAEP plans.
Research Analysis of District Expenditures of Implementing State Testing Hilton 404
Jeremiah Eli Crow, CEO, Education Advanced, Inc.
Elda Garcia, Director of Assessment and Accountability, Corpus Christi ISD
Have you ever wondered what implementing state testing in Texas costs? It might not be what you think. Recent research reveals the cost of standardized testing at the local and state levels. Come learn more about state averages in spending on testing and get a better idea of where your district falls. Per-student data will be provided, as well as information on campus and district size implications, the allocation of full-time testing coordinator staff (DTC and CTC), and more.
Excuse Me…Will You PLEASE Wake Up? I’m Trying to Train You Here! Hilton 410
Crystal Glover, District Test Coordinator, Amarillo ISD
Pam Brown, Director of Counseling & Assessment, Lubbock-Cooper ISD
Do your CTCs zone out during test training? Do they complain it’s too long, too boring, or a repeat of what they already know? Come learn how Amarillo ISD and Lubbock-Cooper ISD have been incorporating fun and learning into boring test training. Themes, table talks, games, and more will be discussed.
From Numbers to Names: How Comal ISD Uses Data to Identify STAAR Players Hilton 412
Kerry Gain, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Academic Services, Comal ISD
Courtney Witherell, Director for Accountability, Comal ISD
The Comal ISD Curriculum and Academic Services department has developed and refined a data analysis process that goes beyond raw numbers. A data day in the summer results in campus specific goals. The C&A team then works all year using multiple data points to assist campuses with student-specific progress monitoring and continuous reevaluation of goals. In this session, Comal ISD administrators will share the process, provide tools, and highlight the successes that we’ve experienced as a result.
Stay Calm and Train On: The Mindset of a Large School District Hilton 415AB
Jennifer Marie Tracy, Coordinator of State Assessments, Katy ISD
Judson Anderson, Assessment Specialist, Katy ISD
Christy Gregory, Assessment Specialist, Katy ISD
Gail Mikeska, Assessment Specialist, Katy ISD
Do you need help tackling training and engaging adult learners? This session will focus on how to meet the challenges of completing district-level state testing trainings while maintaining engagement of adult learners, by incorporating best practices, technology, and learning activities into presentations. Participants will learn tips and ideas on how one large school district stays calm and trains during the testing season.
TACTP Collecting Measurable Data Through the ACCUPLACER Platform Hilton Salon F
John Harrell, Testing Associate, Houston Community College
The ACCUPLACER test delivery platform is a powerful tool that can be used to gather demographic information and data relating to a program’s student development outcomes. This session will give you an overview of how Houston Community College - Central Testing Services gathers and uses this data to assess the success of our Testing Services Department’s student development outcomes.
Maximize Your Data Hilton Salon H
Diana McDow, Coordinator of Assessment, Accountability and Research, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Michelle Tolar, Assessment Facilitator, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
This session will be designed to help a novice understand how to import data files into useful and meaningful Excel spreadsheets. Participants will learn how to verify data to ensure accuracy. Quick and easy reports will be created using pivot tables. Easy formulas to create templates for immediate reports will be demonstrated. It will be helpful if participants bring their own laptops.
TEA Update on English I and II Assessments Hilton Salon J
Steven Wilder, Manager of ELA Assessments, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
TEA’s manager of English/language arts assessment will provide an update on the EI and EII assessments.
Check out what’s hAPPening! Hilton Salon K
Shannon Kuhrt, Director of Assessment, Wichita Falls ISD
Tracy McDaniel, Director of Testing, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Are you ready to throw out the paper, make training fun and interactive, and your overall DTC life much easier? Join us in this interactive session and walk away with ideas you can start using today! See how two different sized districts use apps, Google, and technology to engage testing coordinators in training, organize the job of test coordination, and deliver state testing where all the pieces work together!
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Tuesday, February 21
8:30–9 a.m.
MINI STAAR Online Accessibility Demonstration Hilton Salon F
Catherine Stapleton, Program Specialist, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
In this session participants will experience the online system for 2017 STAAR tests. Presenters will demonstrate content supports and language and vocabulary supports as provided in pop-ups and rollovers, explain online accessibility tools and how they function, and provide an opportunity for participants to listen to the text to speech.
8:30–9:45 a.m.
TEA Update to Graduation and Dropout Rate Reporting ACC Ballroom D
Linda Roska, Director, Division of Research and Analysis, Texas Education Agency
Updates to definitions of and uses for graduation and dropout rates will be presented, as well as updates to uses of rates in the state accountability and performance-based monitoring systems.
TEA TEA Update on STAAR Science ACC BRs EFG
Julie Guthrie, Director of Mathematics and Science Assessments, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Luis Salinas, Manager of Science Assessments, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
This session provides the latest and most up-to-date information on the STAAR science program. TEA student assessment presenters will discuss the state and federal requirements and recent policy changes regarding science. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions.
TACTP Crisis Management and Service Skills in Testing Hilton 400/402
Melonie Bonner, Testing Center Manager, Kilgore College
Daphne Curl, Manager of Testing, Stephen F. Austin State University
Have you ever had days when nothing seems to be going right at work? We all have, and this session will offer tools and tips on handling the unexpected when it is least expected.
How to Partner With a Vendor and Build a Data Portal for Your District Hilton 404
Dash Weerasinghe, Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability, Plano ISD
Alf Nizam, Director, Mach B Technogies
This presentation will share how a district selected a vendor to build an assessment data portal. The specifications for the portal will be shared. How modules were customized to meet the specific needs of the school district will be outlined. The functionality of the portal will be displayed to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the system. Modules that will be demonstrated will include RtI, GT, Elementary Portfolios, Enrollment Analysis, and other customized modules.
TACTP Creating an Individual Education Plan (IEP) with Diagnostics Hilton 410
Alejandro A. Martinez, Director - Testing Services, Texas A&M International University
To assure student success in the academic world, the testing center has committed itself in assisting classroom instructors in preparing a student’s individual educational plan to meet the individual needs of our students by using ACCUPLACER’s diagnostic report. Participants will have a chance to see the value the ACCUPLACER/TSI diagnostic component has in aiding the classroom instructor with lesson preparation.
The ABCs of Test Planning (If there were more letters, we would use them too!) Hilton 412
Rosalinda M. Sabedra, EISD Testing Specialist, Edgewood ISD (ESC 20)
Jim Street, District Test Coordinator, Edgewood ISD (ESC 20)
So much to do and so little time! How are we going to remember everything that needs to be done to be ready for testing? Let us share this comprehensive and adaptable checklist that we developed in our work with CTCs at meetings, trainings, and campus visits. CTCs find the list to be helpful while preparing for test administrations. District staff uses the checklist while conducting campus test readiness visits to ensure testing logistics are in place.
Tips of the Trade Hilton 415AB
Pam Brown, Director of Counseling & Assessment, Lubbock-Cooper ISD
Veteran DTC's from TSNAP will share their best tips for surviving in a STAAR World. Participants will walk out the door with tips in hand and ready to implement them.
Juggling Testing 101 Hilton 602
Kathy Conring, District Testing Coordinator, Cisco ISD
K. Leigh Lowe, District Testing Coordinator, Albany ISD
This session offers tips and techniques for juggling testing, counseling, and many other duties in a small district. Organization, managing, and survival techniques will help you juggle the testing season. We will cover forms, storage, data organization, test day survival, and many other survival skills.
Not All Items Are Created Equal Hilton 616AB
Kevin Barlow, Executive Director, Arlington ISD
Lacy Carter, Director of School Improvement, Arlington ISD
Amy Williams, Coordinator Research and Evaluation, Arlington ISD
Exercises in assessment standards setting and item analysis will be conducted to reinforce concepts of assessment data analysis and the implementation of data driven decisions in the classroom. A unique perspective on using test data to differentiate instruction will be presented.
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Getting Organized With Eduphoria! Formspace Hilton Salon G
Tara Wenglar, Coordinator for Student Achievement, Lamar CISD
Marlene Sine, Specialist for Student Assessment, Lamar CISD
Learn how Lamar CISD organized its workflow by utilizing Formspace to help document items such as Absent and Other codes, additional materials requests, student records requests, incident reports, and observation reports. We will walk participants through the creation and implementation of Formspace e-forms that have saved the team countless hours. By converting to this electronic workflow process, your information can be accessed, organized, and reported quickly, thus saving paper, money, and time.
TEA Technology - Preparing for Online Testing Part I of II Hilton Salon H
Glenn Kirchner, Manager, Online Testing, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
In this session, attendees learn how to prepare for online testing. Presenters will provide guidance on using the available resources to ensure a successful administration. A hands-on session related to this presentation is available for participants following this session. (Part II of II: Tuesday 10:15–11:30 a.m.)
TEA STAAR Spanish Information Hilton Salon J
Silvia Alvarado-Bolek, STAAR Spanish Manager, Texas Education Agency
Judith Agraz de Hernando, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Presenters will provide an overview of the item development process for STAAR Spanish in grades 3-5. The components of the Spanish writing test, with emphasis on the writing rubric, will be discussed. The results for the last two years will be reviewed. Some portions of the presentation will be conducted in Spanish.
Accountability and Instruction: When Worlds Collide, THE SEQUEL! Hilton Salon K
Kim Gilson, Senior Consultant, Data and Accountability, ESC Region 10
Doni Cash, Consultant, ESC Region 10
You mean there’s a connection between what occurs in classrooms and the state accountability system? In this continuation of last year’s session, we will provide more ways to use information gleaned from our accountability and assessment data to inform classroom instruction.
Tuesday, February 21
10:15–11:30 a.m.
TEA Printed and Online Resources for the Texas Student Assessment Program ACC BRs EFG
Eric Estlund, Manager of Administration Materials, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Eli Cadena, Systems Analyst, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
This session reviews the contents of printed materials and online resources that support district and campus testing coordinators and other testing personnel, as well as parents. Bring your own device to follow along with live demonstrations of resources available online.
Let’s Ride Together Hilton 400/402
K. Leigh Lowe, District Testing Coordinator, Albany ISD
Cody Carson, Curriculum Consultant, ESC Region 14
Are you the “Lone Ranger” (DTC, CTC, counselor) in your district? Come see how this small posse (DTC and data consultant with Region 14 ESC) work together with a minimum budget to help teachers understand data, plan for the upcoming year, and successfully survive state testing.
Organize and Color-Code Your Way Through Assessment Hilton 404
Melanie Conway, School Counselor, Brenham ISD
This session is designed to help CTCs become more efficient and effective this spring. You will learn how to use Excel, mail merge, and a scanner to create various lists, rosters, and labels. Use Excel to sort your testing locations, administrators, special pops, accommodations and more! You’ll also hear how to use different products to keep your testing materials organized. With an established color-coding scheme, your entire campus will be on the same page.
TEA Technology - Preparing for Online Testing Part II of II Hilton 406/408
Glenn Kirchner, Manager, Online Testing, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Designed for those who participated in Technology - Preparing for Online Testing, this session is a hands-on opportunity in which participants may perform tasks previously presented. (Part I of II: Tuesday – 8:30–9:45 a.m.)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Hilton 410
Monica Uphoff, Coordinator of Testing, Birdville ISD
Carla Young, Director of Assessments, Responsive Ed
The session will provide tips and tricks from a DTC duo who combine the knowledge of testing in a unique charter and a large urban district. Discussions will include, but are not limited to: how to get ready for the March and May STAAR/EOC, TELPAS, what you need to do for online testing in the spring, how to manage testing for a large district, how to ensure correct student data for your precodes, and how to keep your sanity.
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“Googling!” - High Tech Tools for Assessment Communication & Training Hilton 412
Randy Wuensche, Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability, Brazosport ISD
In the ever-changing world of assessment, it is critically important for assessment and accountability leaders to use multiple communication, organization, and training methods to meet the demands of a typical assessment year. In this session, participants will be introduced to the power of Google for use in creating training videos, interactive assessment newsletters, online forms for multiple applications, virtual spreadsheets, and more to help enhance assessment communication and training.
Access to a Great Testing Day Hilton 415AB
Timothy Walsh, Executive Director of Student Services and Accountability, Willis ISD
Tracy Jackson, District Assessment Coordinator, Willis ISD
Felicia Jackson, Bilingual ESL Coordinator, Willis ISD
Testing coordinators have to sift through so much information (i.e., enrollment, test results, accommodations, demographics, etc.) and it’s constantly changing. Come see how one district is helping CTCs stay organized, minimize testing irregularities, and improve communication with staff. Using the power of Microsoft Access and Excel, any district can create the tools necessary. Whether you are a novice or an expert, you are welcome.
I Must Have Missed the Memo! Hilton 602
Melissa Haney, Coordinator of Accountability and Assessment, Hutto ISD
Michele Simcik, Special Education Facilitator, Hutto ISD
Communicating STAAR testing and accommodation committee decisions for special populations can be a daunting task! We will share the processes and procedures we’ve put in place in Hutto ISD to ensure that all stakeholders are fully informed of student needs well before the administration of a state assessment. Participants will receive access to a Google Drive folder containing documentation templates, digital organizational tools, and a decision communication timeline.
TEA THECB TSI Updates & Cross Institutional Reporting Hilton Salon F
Suzanne Morales-Vale, Director Development & Adult Education, Texas Education Agency
This session will provide attendees with the latest THECB updates for the Texas Success Initiative and for the Cross Institutional Reporting feature for all sites administering the TSI Assessment.
TEA Update on Grades 4 and 7 Writing Assessments Hilton Salon G
Steven Wilder, Manager of ELA Assessments, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
TEA’s manager of English/language arts assessments will provide an update on the development of the grades 4 and 7 writing assessments.
DTC Tips and Tricks Using Google Drive Hilton Salon H
Jodi Pafford, Assessment Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Are you looking for a way to eliminate collecting information via paper or multiple emails? This session will show you how Northwest ISD eliminated many paper forms and/or electronic email forms by using Google Drive. Northwest ISD is a fast-growth district of 21,000 students in North Texas. As a new DTC in 2013, I found the need to eliminate all the stacks of paper I collected during my first year as DTC. Google Drive was the answer for me!
Testing is Over! Now What Do I Do With All of the “Stuff”? Hilton Salon J
Patricia D. Baldwin, Coordinator of Testing and Instructional Resources, Tomball ISD
Marla L. Meriano, Coordinator of Student Assessment, Humble ISD
Attend to learn DTC tips on how to develop an organized, secure document storage system for state assessment testing forms and documents. You’ll gain district- and campus-level organizational ideas to help reduce the time to file away secure documents at the end of a testing season. We will help you know what to keep and how long to keep it!
TELPAS: A United Front Hilton Salon K
Agustina Marie Hernandez, Supervisor of Assessment Information, Grand Prairie ISD
Samuel Jackson, Bilingual/ESL & Language Placement Facilitator, Grand Prairie ISD
Lisa Molinar, Coordinator of State and District Assessments, Grand Prairie ISD
Oftentimes we focus so much on STAAR assessments that we fail to recognize the importance of tracking LEP testers as well as the management of a four-week administration across various campuses. The importance of working with the bilingual department is vital for such an administration to occur without irregularities. At Grand Prairie ISD, we co-present with various departments to manage the testing season accordingly, and with their assistance we have implemented policies and procedures.
Tuesday, February 21
1–2:15 p.m.
TEA Update on STAAR Mathematics ACC BRs EFG
Julie Guthrie, Director of Mathematics and Science Assessments, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Lenny Sanchez, Manager, Mathematics Assessments, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
This session provides the latest and most up-to-date information on the STAAR mathematics program. TEA student assessment presenters will discuss the state and federal requirements and recent policy changes regarding mathematics. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions.
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Organization for Any Organization… Big or Small Hilton 400/402
Charlenta Govan, Coordinator , Dallas ISD
LaKedra Cardell, District Test Coordinator, Dallas ISD
Felicia Gibbons, Coordinator, Dallas ISD
Jillian Heintzman, Coordinator, Dallas ISD
Participants will learn what resources Dallas ISD created to assist campuses with maneuvering through the assessment process. Participants will leave with sample items distributed in the Dallas ISD Testing Coordinator Resource Binder. Information on how Dallas monitors test security and provides online support will be discussed.
MAP 101- Surviving the First Year Hilton 404
Eboney Forte, Assessment Support Manager, Garland ISD
Pamela Neblett, Coordinator, Garland ISD
Is your district considering using NWEA MAP as an assessment piece? MAP is a wonderful tool, but you may be asking yourself “Where do I start ?” Just thinking about adopting MAP and getting it set up can be daunting, not to mention training faculty and staff on its various components. However, it can also be rewarding. This session is an overview of Garland ISD’s experiences during that first year. We will discuss the process from inception through execution: the good, the bad, and the (not so) ugly.
Data Informed Leadership Hilton 410
Jill Morris, Evaluation and Research Analyst, Bryan ISD
Barbara A. Ybarra, Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Bryan ISD
How can we effectively use multiple data sources to positively impact student achievement without drowning in data? Learn how state and local data are used by Bryan ISD to inform decision making at both the district and campus levels. The rationale for the systems used to analyze data from different sources, as well as how data are shared with campus and district leaders, will be discussed.
Don’t Get STAAR Struck: Using Materials Effectively for RtI and Acceleration Hilton 412
Jennifer Drumm, Director of Professional Development, Learning List
Theresa Sands, Director of Elementary C & I, Southside ISD
The state and districts spend millions of dollars on materials for Accelerated Learning and RtI. Have you achieved the results you expected with the SSI and RtI products you’re using? Learn the five steps to using your district’s existing resources effectively for RtI and the critical attributes to look for when selecting new materials.
Views From AWARE! Hilton 415AB
Tami Wiethorn, District Assessment Coordinator, Waco ISD
Need some easy, data-rich views to share with administrators and teachers? Come to this session for a refresher on creating views and using them to enhance data distribution from the district level to the campus level.
Accountability: One Child at a Time Hilton 616
Cheri Hendrick, Accountability and Assessment Specialist, ESC Region 20
Sara S. Mann, Director of Secondary Curriculum, Floresville ISD
Do you know the multiple measures reported with STAAR results? We will go over the difference in the reporting that is used with STAAR tests and look at how each relates to our students who sit in your classroom. We will also look through the lens of the student expectations that each question links to as well as the item analysis of those test questions. How can that information guide your classroom instruction?
TACTP TSI Platform Updates Hilton Salon F
Carita Webster, Assessment Coordinator, San Jacinto College District
Chantel Reynolds, Senior Director of ACCUPLACER State & Policy Initiatives, The College Board
Participants will receive information from Chantel Reynolds, senior director of ACCUPLACER State & Policy Initiatives with The College Board, on any new TSI updates and ACCUPLACER platform updates.
The Next Generation of Texas Public Education Assessment and Accountability Hilton Salon G
Dee Carney, Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates
Curtis Culwell, Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates
Maria Whitsett, Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates
Public interest in developing the next generation of Texas’ assessment and accountability system remains high. There are those who believe it works as it is, those who believe it’s broken, and those who believe the current system just needs “a few tweaks.” This presentation summarizes interim activity in the areas of assessment and accountability, including ESSA, the latest ratings, relevant bills filed to date, and the tone set by new state leadership for the 85th Texas Legislature.
TEA Introduction to the Texas Assessment Management System Part I of II Hilton Salon H
Glenn Kirchner, Manager, Online Testing, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
This session presents updates to the Texas Assessment Management System and online testing for 2017. A hands-on session related to this presentation is available for participants following this session. (Part II of II: Tuesday, 2:45–4 p.m.)
TEA STAAR Reading Grades 3-8 Hilton Salon J
Brad Vasil, Director ELA/SS Assessment, Texas Education Agency
Insight into the STAAR assessments for grades 3-8 will be provided by the manager of reading assessments for grades 3-8 for TEA.
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Leveraging Data Analysis to Ignite Teachers Through Self-Directed PD Hilton Salon K
Jonathan Maxwell, Executive Director, Assessment & Evaluation, Clear Creek ISD
Join us for this innovative session to discover a unique, data-driven professional development structure to actively engage teachers and campus leadership for focused, individualized improvement. Dynamic dialogues will engage and empower educators to overcome the challenges of analyzing data to drive student success. Data analysis resources, combined with personalized professional development, will drive educators to focus on their specific needs for school improvement.
Tuesday, February 21
2:45–4 p.m.
Show Me The Data! Hilton 400/402
Lyneille Meza, Data & Assessment, Denton ISD
Administrators are swamped with data, and it’s your job to make sure they “get” it. Come to this session and see one way to organize and present assessment data so it is easily understood by all.
A Well-trained TestHound is a Test Coordinator’s Best Friend: Best Practices Hilton 404
Jeremiah Crow, CEO, Education Advanced, Inc.
Lori Hart, District Testing Coordinator, Denton ISD
Elda Garcia, Director of Assessment and Accountability, Corpus Christi ISD
Erin Todd, Account Representative, Education Advanced, Inc.
Has your district implemented TestHound, or are you thinking about joining this exciting project? This session follows the paths of several school districts that have maximized their use of the product and developed a set of best practices in accurate inventory management, summer school testing, retesting, make-up testing, maintaining accommodations, and more. We’ll also be sharing the latest TestHound updates. Come learn how your district can get the most out of your TestHound implementation.
TEA Introduction to the Texas Assessment Management System Part II of II Hilton 406/408
Glenn Kirchner, Manager, Online Testing, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Designed for those who participated in Introduction to the Assessment Management System, this session is a hands-on opportunity in which participants perform tasks previously presented.(Part I of II: Tuesday, 1–2:15 p.m.)
TACTP CPR for Testing Professionals Hilton 410
Melonie Bonner, Testing Center Manager, Kilgore College
Attendees will learn simple techniques, including how to read body language, while also learning professional methods for handling various difficult situations in a testing center.
Quarterly Conversations: Partnering for Success Hilton 412
Jennifer Munoz, Coordinator of Accountability and School Improvement, Katy ISD
Sherita Wilson-Rodgers, Coordinator of Accountability and School Improvement, Katy ISD
This session will introduce Quarterly Conversations, a protocol for dynamic dialogues to build leadership capacity for overcoming the challenges of initiating change in schools and districts. Quarterly Conversations ensure that through the analysis of student data and needs assessments, every school has a balanced approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment for equitable student access to unparalleled learning experiences.
Huddle with Us to Tackle TELPAS! Hilton 415AB
Shannon Kuhrt, Director of Assessment, Wichita Falls ISD
San Juanita Ramirez, Coordinator for Student Assessment, Brownsville ISD
Do you feel overwhelmed with TELPAS? Do you need some new ideas to enhance your TELPAS coordination? If yes, then huddle with us for a full wrap on our best practices for TELPAS! We will share tips on how to streamline your planning and communication, share forms, technology tips, and a checking process you can use to ease your mind so you do not miss assessing any of your ELL students. You will leave our session ready to tackle TELPAS so it doesn’t tackle you!
TEA Test Security Policies and Procedures Hilton Salon F
Eric Moore, Test Security Manager, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
TEA’s test security manager will focus on security policies and procedures associated with the student assessment program and discuss security issues observed during prior testing administrations. Attendees will learn how to discern between different kinds of testing incidents; conduct effective investigations; submit concise testing irregularity reports, including a Plan of Action; and make accurate determinations about the events relating to testing incidents.
The Five Love Languages of State Assessments Hilton Salon G
Lisa Molinar, Director of State and District Assessments, Grand Prairie ISD
Melissa Rowe, Executive Director, Grand Prairie ISD
Ty Jones, Manager of Data and Assessment, Grand Prairie ISD
Agustina Hernandez, Administrative Assistant, Grand Prairie ISD
How is your relationship with assessments? What is your Love Language? The Five Love Languages of State Assessments will delve into various state testing sessions and focus on best practices for those specific assessments to improve the relationship among stakeholders. You will be provided
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TEA TELPAS Update Hilton Salon J
Jose Rios, Manager, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Justin Porter, Director, Assessments for Special Populations, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
This session will provide participants with information about the 2017 pilot test for the redesigned components of TELPAS as well as some insight into changes to the program beginning with the 2018 administration.
STAAR Test Results Not Where You Want Them? Hilton Salon K
James Rambo, Director for Student Assessment, Irving ISD
Distribution charts can assist in identifying areas of concern or potential needs in curriculum. Sophisticated programs exist, expensive and less costly, that can produce distribution charts in many forms. But a simple approach without coding can be done with distribution charts that can provide insight to where curriculum may be impacting STAAR test results. Any distribution chart method puts critical data on the table for discussion. Data on the table can remove much of the speculation.
TEA STAAR Scoring and Reporting – ACC BRs EFG
Mariana Vassileva, Director of Analysis and Reporting, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Narmeen Makhani, Technology Director, Educational Testing Service
This session provides an overview of the STAAR scoring and reporting system. Presenters will explain changes and share sample reports. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Tuesday, February 21
4:15–5:30 p.m.
Data Validation Monitoring & Local Procedures to Prevent Staging Hilton 404
Nelda Rios, Director for Testing & Evaluation, Mission CISD
Francisca Palacios, Director for Assessment, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Presenters will share locally developed procedures for addressing data validation monitoring issues regarding data integrity. An anomaly has been found and may require local review to determine whether it is accurate or not. One example will be the sharing of attendance procedures that were put into place as a result of the student assessment validation.
Bridging the Gap Hilton 410
Lisa Molinar, Director of State and District Assessments, Grand Prairie ISD
Melissa Rowe, Executive Director, Grand Prairie ISD
Ty Jones, Manager of Data and Assessment, Grand Prairie ISD
Agustina Hernandez, Administrative Assistant, Grand Prairie ISD
Bridging the Gap will focus on how to look at each test session throughout the year and come up with an effective plan that will work for your campus/district. We will take a look at relational capacity, organization of testing plans/ideas, how to maintain a testing environment, and some ways to encourage teacher/campus participation. The focus will be bridging the gap by improving the campus testing environment and the testing year through implementing structures/processes.
Be Prepared: A School Look at Possible Summer Testing Pitfalls Hilton 412
Kyle Sanchez, High School Testing Coordinator, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Tracy McDaniel, Director of Testing, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
This interactive presentation is focused on assisting campus testing coordinators plan and manage summer testing logistics, including proactive measures for minimizing testing irregularities. The presentation will model techniques for student registration procedures while providing tips for facilitating multiple campuses at one testing site. These concepts can be adapted from one school to multiple schools to districtwide.
TACTP TASC Test Overview Hilton 415AB
Chasity Wright, Assessment Solutions Representative, CTB McGraw-Hill
Daphne Curl, Manager of Testing Services, Stephen F. Austin State University
DRC|CTB designed the TASC test after seeing a need for an affordable test that aligns to current educational standards. The previous GED test covered outdated content that didn’t align with the College and Career Readiness Standards. Thus, passing the TASC test shows students have the same basic knowledge and skills as current high school graduates and are college-and-career-ready. This session will give you an overview of the administration process of the TASC exam.
TSNAP Open Q&A Session Hilton 602
Crystal Glover, District Test Coordinator, Amarillo ISD
Join experienced TSNAP members to ask your questions— ANY questions you may have—in a relaxed and open format where the facilitators represent different-sized districts and the variety of “hats” you may wear! Ask questions, share experiences, and make a connection in the company of your TSNAP friends!
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TACTP Scheduling Appointment System, An Inside Solution Hilton Salon F
Armando Gomez, Assistant Director of Testing Services, El Paso Community College
El Paso Community College currently counts six campus locations. Giving out appointments district-wide was difficult until a web-based internal solution was implemented. Our Scheduling Appointment System interacts with BANNER to pull student, payment, and testing information using only the student ID number. The system produces rosters, testing reports, and testing statistics.
You Are Not Alone as a Testing Coordinator! Hilton Salon G
Cindy Blair, Director of Testing, San Antonio ISD
Nicole Taguinod, Director of Testing & Accountability, Judson ISD
Jamie Brown, Coordinator for Accountability, Comal ISD
Come experience and learn why and how to establish collaboration with other DTCs to help in understanding procedures that you may need in you district. The topics covered will be from administrative procedures to support board policy on assessments, to testing documentation, training ideas, and the successful use of logistic programs. Hear from three different types of districts on the issues that are similar and how each district handles them. Take away links for all.
Essential STAAR Data Analytics for Campus Improvement Planning Hilton Salon J
Dash Weerasinghe, Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth, Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Paul Dabbs, Assistant Director, Research and Campus Support, Plano ISD
John Tedford, Secondary Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
A four-step process: Gap Analysis, Growth Analysis, Item Analysis, and Ability Analysis for school improvement planning. This interactive presentation will start campus STAAR analyses from the overall results and drill down to individual items and students. Process will categorize STAAR items by priority and students’ potential to demonstrate individual growth in STAAR will be addressed.
A Conversation With ETS Hilton Salon K
J.T. Lawrence, Executive Director, Large Scale Assessments, ETS
Sarah Rhame, Executive Director, Texas Program, ETS
Lauren Hebert, Senior Director, Program Operations, ETS
Susan Yetman, Manager, District Support and Training, ETS
During this session, ETS will provide districts with a forum to discuss pre-administration, administration, post-administration, and reporting activities for the STAAR assessment program.
TEA STAAR Social Studies Assessment Update ACC BRs EFG
Lynn Franzen, Manager, Social Studies Assessments, Texas Education Agency
TEA’s manager of social studies assessments will provide an update on the STAAR social studies assessments.
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Wednesday, February 22
8–9:15 a.m.
Range Analysis for Local Assessments Hilton 400/402
Ervin Knezek, Chief Education Officer, lead4ward, LLC
Julie English, Director, Conroe ISD
We often look at the lowest performing items on released tests as representative of rigor; however, some student expectations perform with much greater variability due to the nature of the standard itself, the cognitive complexity of the process standards, or the complexity of visual stimuli. As we design and evaluate local assessments, it is critical to examine the range, not just the mean, and to make an overt connection to the instructional implications of this concept.
DTC: Basic Procedures 101 Hilton 410
James Rambo, Director for Student Assessment, Irving ISD
One DTC’s simplistic approach to state testing for a district of 35,000-plus students with more than 27,000 of them testing will be presented. Only a few district forms related to testing are required to be filled out and used by campuses. This DTC’s guiding principle after seven-plus years as a high school CTC and nine years as a DTC is “Why write testing guidelines when they have been written/provided for you?”
Building a Bridge from Interim Assessment to Instruction Hilton 412
Carolyn Denny, National Educational Advisor, Renaissance Learning
Bridging Interim Assessment and Instruction is even more powerful with Renaissance Learning’s STAR Assessments. Designed to measure academic achievement and growth, STAR Assessments are built on a research-validated learning progression providing educators with insights into skills that a student is “ready to learn” next by domain. Access to resources to personalize instruction and interventions, forecasting STAAR performance and estimated mastery of the TEKS are immediately available.
TEA Accessibility Within the STAAR Program Hilton Salon C
Kim Brannan, Assessments for Special Populations, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
Jose Rios, Manager, Assessments for Special Populations, Student Assessment Division , Texas Education Agency
Catherine Stapleton, Program Specialist, Assessments for Special Populations, Student Assessment Division, Texas Education Agency
This session will provide participants with information about accessibility and student supports for the 2017 STAAR program for all students in grades 3 through high school. The presenters will clarify how the policies for 2017 STAAR accessibility and supports differ from the accommodation policies in previous years.
TACTP Developing Our Greatest Resource: Demystifying Professional Growth & Performance Hilton Salons D/E
John Harrell, Testing Associate, Houston Community College
Oftentimes test center managers receive little direction on how to foster the growth of the staff who work in our offices. Human resource management may be uncharted territory for many testing professionals, but this session is meant to give you insight into how to effectively lead a team, motivate staff, and manage professional growth and performance.
Wednesday, February 22
9:30–10:45 a.m.
Tipping the Scale - Ways to Use Measures of Learning Hilton 400/402
Ervin Knezek, Chief Education Officer, lead4ward, LLC
Julie English, Director, Conroe ISD
Come hear how to take measures other than tests to scale. How do we apply a short answer scoring system to a common product?
TACTP Open Forum Hilton Salon B
This session is a time for TACTP members to openly discuss current issues and concerns related to assessment changes and trends in the Texas higher education system. Please bring questions or concerns for discussion.
TEA State Accountability Update Hilton Salon C
Shannon Housson, Director, Performance Reporting, Texas Education Agency
Christopher Lucas, Director of Policy and Communications, Texas Education Agency
This session will provide the latest information on the 2017 state accountability system, the requirements of federal accountability, and the implementation of the A–F state accountability system scheduled for the 2017-18 school year.
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VERIFICATION OF CONTACT CLOCK HOURSTexas Assessment Conference
andTexas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel Conference
Austin, TexasFebruary 19–22, 2017
List each session in which you participated. An attendance code must be recorded at the end of the session. For continuing education credit, follow the rules of the appropriate board or agency regarding the submitting of verification.
NAME _____________________________________________________ TELEPHONE _____________________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
SESSION DATE SESSION TITLE NAME OF SPEAKER # HOURS CODE NUMBER
February 20 8:30–11:30 a.m.
February 20 Opening GS: A Happier & Healthier You… Todd Whitthorne 1 1:30–2:30 p.m. Simple Steps to Make that Happen
February 20 2:45–4 p.m.
February 20 4:15–5:30 p.m.
February 21 8:30–9:45 a.m.
February 21 10:15–11:30 a.m.
February 21 1–2:15 p.m.
February 21 2:45–4 p.m.
February 21 4:15–5:30 p.m.
February 22 8–9:15 a.m.
February 22 9:30–10:45 a.m.
February 22 Closing GS: TEA Update on Mike Morath 1 11 a.m.–noon State Testing Program
A maximum of 16 hours can be earned by participation in activities at the joint conference. TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: _________LPC Credit is authorized by the Texas Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (TAACE), approved provider #334.