dac back-to-school training act ecompass update presented by: kathy moore & pamela powers...

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DAC Back-to-School Training

ACT eCompass UpdatePresented by: Kathy Moore & Pamela Powers

KDE:OAA:DSR: pp: 7/17/2015

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Agenda

The Future of Compass FAQ

Security Program Overview


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The Future of Compass• On June 11, 2015 ACT announced the phase-out of

all Compass products by December 2016.• The current eCompass system will continue to be

used in the 2015-16 school year.• KDE will work with our postsecondary partners to

determine what is next.• KYOTE continues to be available in all subject areas.


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ACT Compass Testing DatesNo testing window restrictions


August 3, 2015

July 15, 2016

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Compass 5 –vs – eCompass

Compass 5.0• Successful Pilot in 2014-15• Newest Compass system• Being discontinued

December 2015• All pilot schools returning to

eCompass

eCompass• Original system• Available for 2015-16 School

Year• Reports Accessible Through

December 2016 • Administration is the same as in

2014-15• Access to scores by colleges


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FAQ


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Commonly Asked Questions• Will Compass scores count toward CCR for students taking Compass for dual

credit at a college, even though Compass will no longer be available when they become graduates?– Yes

• How long will scores be available in Compass?– eCompass through December 2016– Compass 5.0 through December 2015

• What is the replacement for Compass?– KDE will work with postsecondary institutions in the next year to

determine replacement options• How can we know who is eligible to test?

– College Ready Status File from OAA in late fall– CIITS or IC Ad Hoc Report


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Improving Writing Skills Scores (English)

Give Writing Skills assessment first or by itself. (Use practice PDF file on Compass website.)

Thoroughly cover directions with students.

Highlight each sentence.

Re-read passage from the beginning.

Get better results on Writing Skills


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Where Do I Find…• Compass Administrative Site for– Password Changes– Student Reports

• New School Establishment Form– Request in e-mail from [email protected]

• Compass page at KDE for – Staff Update Form– Irregularity Report Spreadsheet

KDE:OAA:DSR: pp: 7/17/2015http://education.ky.gov/AA/Assessments/Pages/COMPASS.aspx

https://compass.act.org/eCompass

mailto:[email protected]

http://education.ky.gov/AA/Assessments/Pages/COMPASS.aspx




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ENSURING TEST SECURITY


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Staff IDsEach school should complete the Compass Staff Update Form and return it to the DAC. – If no changes have occurred, keep on-file in the

district. – Otherwise, forward an electronic copy to KDE for

system updates.


[email protected]


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Changing Passwords• All staff should change passwords each school

year.• http://compass.act.org/eCompass


http://compass.act.org/eCompass

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Administrator Tests• These tests are designed to assist administrators in

becoming familiar with the online test. These are live items and are not to be shared with anyone or used to prepare for the Compass tests.

• Using Administrator Tests– 11111 and any combination of five numbers– Once the number/name combination is used, keep using the same

combination – NOT for students


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DAC Responsibilities for ACT Compass• Provide oversight and adherence to guidelines• Ensure staff is trained

– Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Regulations Training– Compass On-demand Training Series– Compass Update Training

• Documentation is kept – Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Training Signature

Forms– Seating Charts– Irregularity Reports sent to KDE ([email protected])– Staff Update Forms



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RemindersStudents may test only TWICE with KDE’s Compass– Offenders of this rule

• 1st Offense—Written Warning to DAC• 2nd Offense

– Testing system turned OFF for school– Appropriate Practice/Use Form completed and returned to KDE

before system reactivated

• 3rd Offense– Testing allegation– Removal of individual(s) from system


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Infinite Campus Review• Update IC system prior to administration to make

sure each student is assigned to correct grade level

• KDE uses IC to verify graduates• Errors in IC cause greater cleanup problems later

in the year• Be proactive


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PROGRAM OVERVIEW


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Why Compass?• Compass and KYOTE are used to help students

demonstrate college readiness that have not met benchmarks on the ACT.

• Kentucky Public Colleges and Universities use Compass for course placement.

• Meeting the benchmarks will place a student into a credit bearing course.


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Benchmarks for Kentucky


SubjectACT Compass

Score (at or above)

CPE ACT Benchmarks

English (Writing Skills)

74 18

Mathematics (Algebra)

36 19

Reading 85 20

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Students Eligible to Test• The assigned grade level shall determine the

state tests to administer. 703 KAR 5:240• Students classified as Grade 12 in Infinite

Campus (IC) take the ACT Compass assessment.• Early Graduates with an approved Early

Graduate Intent Form may test prior to Grade 12.

KDE:OAA:DSR: pp: 7/17/2015http://education.ky.gov/educational/AL/earlygrad/Pages/default.aspx

http://education.ky.gov/educational/AL/earlygrad/Pages/default.aspx

http://education.ky.gov/educational/AL/earlygrad/Pages/default.aspx

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ACT Compass ScoresCollege Readiness will include scores meeting the benchmarks from:– KDE’s ACT Compass– KCTCS’ ACT Compass– Other Colleges’ scores added during Data Review


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KCTCS and SSIDs• Kentucky Community and Technical College

System (KCTCS) • SSID and/or SSN to KCTCS when applying• KDE receives a file from KCTCS • To assist with matching, please provide SSIDs to

students and encourage their use.


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Collaboration with Postsecondary• Postsecondary institutions who have entered

into agreements with KDE have instant access to student scores.

• Representatives may access student scores only if the student has shown an ‘academic interest’ in the institution.


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Collaboration with Postsecondary • Testing at high school and postsecondary allowed– Two Compass tests per eligible subject (KDE System)– Follow guidelines at college/university for Compass

testing

• Score report for postsecondary– Electronic access at admission office– Paper copy from high school


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College Ready Status FileAvailable Fall 2015• Cover Sheet—The cover sheet has critical information about the use and

limitations of the file. Please read carefully.

• College Ready—Students on this list have met the college benchmarks and are NOT eligible for COMPASS or KYOTE.

• NOT College Ready—Students on this list have not met the college benchmarks and may be eligible for COMPASS or KYOTE.

• Unknown—Students on this list are Kentucky students for whom OAA does not have linked assessment data. They may be eligible for COMPASS or KYOTE.


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Compass Administration





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Calculator PolicyAll ACT assessment products, including Compass, will use the recommended calculator list from ACT.

Students may use the on-screen calculator instead of a hand-held device.


http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Calculator_Notice_14-15.pdf



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Second Administration

Seniors may take each eligible assessment

twice. • Students receive intervention

• First ACT Compass administration

• Students who did not meet benchmarks complete an additional intervention (MINIMUM FIVE DAYS)

• Second ACT Compass administration

Steps:


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Compass Forms• Compass Staff Update Form• Compass New School Registration Form

(available upon request)• Compass Test Irregularity Spreadsheet• E-mail to [email protected]






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Test Irregularity Spreadsheet• Use to report test sessions that experienced

technical difficulties and should be removed from the system.

• Test sessions reported will be checked by KDE and an e-mail will be returned to the school and DAC.





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Incorrect SSIDTesting under an incorrect SSID may be corrected by:

– Editing the student record to enter the correct SSID, if no other tests have occurred.

– Merging the two student records, if tests have occurred under both SSIDs. KDE can assist with this process. Send an e-mail with the:• Student Name• DOB• Correct SSID• Incorrect SSID• Tests taken under incorrect SSID


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Forgotten PasswordExisting staff who have forgotten their passwords must contact:


ACT Compass Support(800) 645-1992

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Training for COMPASS Administrators


• Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations Regulations

• New staff must view the Online Compass Training Series located at http://education.ky.gov/AA/Assessments/Pages/COMPASS.aspx



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Workstation SetupFor Technical Staff

http://www.act.org/compass/tech

ACT Technical Support(800) 645-1992

KDE:OAA:DSR: pp: 7/17/2015 Screen Resolution 800 x 600

http://www.act.org/compass/tech

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Contact Information

Kentucky Department of Education

General Program Information• Kathy Moore (OAA)• Pam Powers (OAA)• (502) 564-4394

Intervention Information• April Pieper (NGL)• (502) 564-2106

ACT

Compass Support• (800) 645-1992


dac back-to-school training act ecompass update presented by: kathy moore & pamela powers...

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