1. NAEP Update DTC Summer Meeting, June 10

2. Topics 1.Overview 2015 NAEP and TIMSS 2.Communications Timeline 3.School Test Coordinator Responsibilities

3. NAEP 2015 Operational and Pilot –Reading, mathematics, science (4,8,12) –Pilot technology-based assessments (TBA) (4,8,12) Special Studies –NAEP-TIMSS Linking Study (8) –Knowledge and Skills Appropriate Study (KaSA) (4,8) –National Indian Education Study (NIES) (4,8) Sample size –63 districts, 283 schools Assessment Window –January 26–March 6, 2015

4. NAEP 2015 Session Details –Sample Size at School Level Paper-based: Up to 107, 90 is typical TBA: Up to 50 students –Time: 120 min. (P/P) 90 min. (TBA

5. TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015 Assessments –TIMSS: Mathematics, science (4,8) 7 schools –TIMSS Advanced: students in advanced mathematics and science (12) 2 schools in SC Sample size –7 Districts, 9 schools Assessment Window – March 30–May 29, 2015

6. TIMSS Details –Two intact classrooms per school –Mathematics and science spiraled in each classroom –Time: Approx. 2½ hours. –Online teacher and school questionnaires –Accommodations allowed.

7. TIMSS Advanced Details –Not intact classes –Time: Approx. 2½ hours. –Online teacher and school questionnaires –Accommodations allowed.

8. Timeline for communications –Letter from Dr. Zais to district superintendents (June) –Communicate scheduled assessment dates to DTCs (July) –DTCs provide school test coordinator contact information (September) –Information to principals and school test coordinators (September/October)

9. School Test Coordinators’ Responsibilities 1.STC designated for each school 2.Create user account in in MyNAEP 3.Provide school information 4.Update list of sampled students and preparing for the assessment of students with disabilities and English language learners (SD/ELL) 5.Notify parents/guardians of participation

10. School Test Coordinators’ Responsibilities 6.Submit current roster of students 7.Coordinate completion of questionnaires by school staff 8.Promote the importance of NAEP with students and school staff 9.Finalize assessment arrangements

11. Questions?