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Timeline, Preparation & Implementation
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
District Test Coordinators’ TrainingFall 2015
ELP Assessment Requirem
entELP Assessment Requirement
Students in grades Kindergarten through 12 who have been formally identified as English language learners (ELLs) or limited English proficient (LEP) students must be assessed annually to monitor their progress in acquiring academic English.
Once a student is identified as an LEP student, that student is required to be assessed on the ELP assessment each year until the student meets the exit criteria, even if the parents have refused Title III or other language support services for the student.
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Objectives
Objectives
Timeline
Test Coordinator Roles
ACCESS For ELLs 2.0
Test Preparation
Training & Resources
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Timeline
September WIDA Shares:• WIDA AMS• AMS guide• Training
Modules
October• Identify
Roles• Communi
cation• WIDA
Webinars
November-January• Preparation• Logistics• Training
February & March
2016
Test Window
Timeline
District Test Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities
District Test Coordinator Roles
•Manage staff roles and responsibilities •Develop and implement a comprehensive training plan •Develop a schedule for test implementation•Monitor and support test preparations•Monitor and support test administration•Troubleshoot issues as they arise
Test Coordinators’ Roles & Responsibilities Test Coordinators’ Roles
Other Coordinators’ Roles & Responsibilities Other Coordinators’ Roles
Role Responsibilities
Test Coordinator Manage staff roles and responsibilities; develop a training plan for schools, schedule for testing, monitor and support test preparation, facilitate communications, Troubleshoot issues.
Test Administrator Set up student testing sessions and manage sessions, complete student uploads and accommodations, complete training, communicate with Test Coordinator.
Technology Coordinator Manage teacher, student and roster data in WIDA AMS, set up network and testing devices, troubleshoot technology issues, complete required training.
ACCESS for ELLs Overview
ACCESS for ELLs Overview
ACCESS for ELLs Overview
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 System
ACCESS 2.0 Paper-Based
Regular ACCESS
Gr: 1 - 12
Alternate ACCESS
Kindergarten ACCESS
ACCESS 2.0
OnlineGr: 1-12
Online Screener
2016
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Overview
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Overview
Test Window: annually February and March
Based on the WIDA ELD Standards
Four Domains: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
Six Proficiency Levels: 1-Entering, 2-Emerging, 3-Developing, 4-Expanding, 5-Bridging, & 6-Reaching
Based on grade-level clusters
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online Test
Integrated audio and visual prompts on the computer screen
Student responses captured electronically via audio-recording, keyed-in or constructed responses.
Modeling of expected responses via textual, visual, and audio supports
Incorporation of handwritten responses for students new to computers for the writing domain
Flexible test administration (multi-grade and tier testing)
Student access to practice items
ACCESS for ELLs Overview
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Grade Level Clusters
Tests are divided into five grade-level clusters
ACCESS for ELLs Overview
online
Modes of Assessment
Modes of Assessm
ent
Modes of Assessm
ent
Testing Mode Description
School Testing Online(ACCESS 2.0)
All students testing online unless special format
Some students testing on paper(Regular ACCESS + 2.0)
Accommodations or insufficient technology
School testing on paper(Regular ACCESS)
No students are testing online
Modes of Assessment
Notice of Intent
Testing LEP Students Using
Paper-based ACCESS
Submit to EED by Oct. 26
Paper-Based ACCESS for ELLs
Delivery, Structure, & Features
Delivery, Structure, &
Features
INSIGHT Online Learning SystemTest D
elivery
INSIGHT delivers the secure ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 online assessment.
Students interact with the system using a computer or other approved device.
Test Structure & Features
Reading & Listening ItemsInstructions: Text, Audio, Graphic Support
Text for ReadingText for QuestionsSpeaker
Audio & Text
Speaking Items
Model
Instructions: Text, & Audio, with Graphic Support
Virtual TA
Theme Graphic
Test Structure & Features
Test Structure & Features
Writing ItemsInstructions: Text, Audio, Graphic Support
Models response
Writing AdministrationGrades Prompt
PresentationScripting Student
Response
1-3Local tier placement
Paper test booklet
Live TA Paper test booklet
6-12CBA tier placement
Onscreen Virtual & live TA
DEFAULT: Keyboard response
Test Structure & Features
4-5CBA tier placement
Onscreen Virtual & live TA
DEFAULT: Keyboard or set to paper
Test PreparationWIDA Assessment Management System
(AMS) for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Test Preparation – WIDA AM
S
WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS)W
IDA AMS
TSM
INSIGHTTest Engine
DRC INSIGHT Online Learning System WIDA AM
S & IN
SIGH
TINSIGHT is downloaded to student testing devices from the WIDA AMS
INSIGHT is located within the WIDA Assessment Management System
INSIGHT Testing Site Manager (TSM)W
IDA AMS &
TSM
WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS)W
IDA AMS for Test Coordinators
Test Coordinators can:• Assign permissions• View documents• View Status reports• Manage accounts• Activate/Inactivate
accounts• Order Test materials
WIDA AM
S – General Inform
ation
WIDA AM
S – Manage U
sers
Edit your contact informationReset our password
Activate/Inactivate UsersAdd UsersUpload multiple Users
• Edit a user’s contact information• Edit permissions for one or more users• Reset a user’s password• Inactivate a user• Activate a user• Add a single user to the system• Upload multiple users to the system
WIDA AM
S – Manage U
sersUser Administration - Setting Permissions
Test Coordinators can set permissions for:• Technology Coordinators• Site Coordinators• Test Administrators
Technology Coordinators’ set of Permissions:• View Documents• Training Materials• Add/Edit User Accounts• View downloads/Tutorials• Access Device
School Site Coordinators’ Set of Permissions:• View Documents• Training Materials• Add/Edit User Accounts• Order Materials• Set Up Test Sessions• Print Test Tickets
Test Administrators’ Set of Permissions:• View Documents• Training Materials• Print Test Tickets• View Student Status
WIDA AM
S – Test Materials
Materials Ordering
Materials ordering must be completed separately for each school
Select by:• Administration• District &• School
WIDA AM
S – Materials Report
Status Report of Ordering Materials
Status Report of ordering materials:• Not Started• In Progress• Complete
WIDA AMS – Test Resources WIDA AM
S – For Students
Test Demo for Students
Sample Items for Students
Ensure students have ample opportunity to practice with the system and review sample items
WIDA AMS – Test Setup WIDA AM
S – Test Setup
Download Software
Manage Student Information
Monitor Student Test Progress
View & Edit Test Sessions
Training & Resources
Training & Resources
Required TrainingRequired Training
Role Grades 1-12 Online
Grades 1-12 Paper-Based
Kindergarten Alternate Access for ELLs
Test Coordinator
Checklist, Web-based Training
Checklist, Web-based Training
N/A N/A
Test Administrator
Checklist, Web-based Training
Checklist, Web-based Training, Speaking Quiz
Checklist, Web-based Training, Kindergarten Quiz
Checklist, Web-based Training, Alternate ACCESS Quiz
Technology Coordinator
Checklist, Web-based Modules
N/A N/A N/A
http://www.wida.us
Training Resources
Role WIDA AMS WIDA Website
Test Coordinator www.wida-ams.us www.wida.usOnline and p-b test training materials and manuals, checklists, web-based modules
Location of Trainings
Test Administrator www.wida-ams.us www.wida.usOnline and p-b test training materials and manuals, checklists, web-based modules
Technology Coordinator Checklists, webinars, & web-based modules
Training ResourcesPreparation Resources
Update Newsletters
https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS20.aspx
Training Resources
Alaska Contacts – WIDA Page
WIDA’s Secure PortalWIDA Secure Portal
WIDA Secure Portal
You must log in to access these resources
Important D
ates & D
eadlinesImportant Dates & Deadlines
9/30/2015 Release of WIDA AMS & Guide, Parts I & 29/23/2015 Test Coordinator Webinar
10/5/2015 Release of Tech. User Guide, INSIGHT, TSM10/7/2015 Technology Coordinator Webinar10/5 – 11/7/2015 Download and install WIDA AMS
11/2 – 25/2015 Order Test MaterialsOct. – Nov. 2015 Install INSIGHT & TSM on testing devices12/21/15 – 3/31/2016 Test Set Up
1/19/2016 Receive Test Materials (Inventory materials)
2/1/2016 TAs Complete Online Training (2 weeks before testing)
2/1 – 3/31/2016 Test Window
4/5/2016 Deadline to ship materials to DRC
5/31/2016 Districts receive reports – printed and online
Planning Ahead
1. As the District Test Coordinator, how will you monitor training and certification in your district?
2. How will you set up regular communications with Lead Coordinators, Site Coordinators, and Technology Coordinators/Directors?
3. How will you ensure that students have ample opportunities to view the demo video and practice using the new system?
Planning Ahead
ContactsQuestions about:• Training• Logins and passwords for WIDA website
Call WIDA: 1-866-276-7735Email: [email protected]
Questions about:• WIDA AMS & Test Engine (INSIGHT)• Scoring & Reporting• Materials
Call DRC Helpdesk: 855-787-9615Email: [email protected]
Questions about:• ACCESS procedures• Accommodations/Accessibility tools
Call: Grace Gray 465-8437Email: [email protected]
Questions about:• Title III grant• Identification of LEP students• ELL Programs
Call: Patricia Adkisson 465-2888Email: [email protected]