1. ALTERNATE K-PREP Fall 2014 1 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

2. SUMMER WORK  Alternate Assessment Advisory Board met and discussed concerns from the 2013-14 assessment.  Standards validation was conducted by general education and Alternate Assessment teachers to confirm cut scores and performance levels. 2 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

3. WHAT’S NEW??  There is now an Alternate K-PREP Systems homepage which links to both the Online Training System (OTS) and the Student Registration Database (SRD).  Content standards are no longer referred to as just Alternate K-PREP Standards.  Now referred to as Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (aligned to Kentucky Core Academic Standards [KCAS]).  Same content material provided; this nomenclature recognizes the content provided as part of KCAS, but made specific to students participating in Kentucky’s Alternate Assessment. 3 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

4. WHAT’S NEW  Alternate K-PREP Aligned Science Standards (aligned to KCAS).  Selected by Kentucky teachers in the spring of 2014; statements were “vetted” in July and will be made available to Alternate Assessment teachers in late August, or early September.  Additional science updates will be provided. KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014 4

5. ALIGNMENT OF STANDARDS  The Alternate Assessment aligns with grade level content standards assessed in grades 3 - 8 as well as high school.  Kentucky is required by federal law to assess all students using these content standards; however the Alternate Assessment addresses the standards in a format that is modified based on the severity of students’ needs. 5 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

6. STANDARDS 6 Grade Level/ Content Area KCAS Standard Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards Grade 3 Reading R-3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as a basis for the answers. READING STANDARDS FOR LITERATURE Answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text. R-3.2 Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic. READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT Compare and contrast the most important points in two texts on the same topic. Order of Instruction

7. CONTENT AREAS TESTED 7 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

8. CONTENT AREAS TESTED (ELEMENTARY) 8 GRADE CONTENT AREAS STANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAIN- MENT TASKS (AT) TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 3 Reading and Mathematics Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading and Mathematics) 4 Reading, Mathematics, Science and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards(Reading, Mathematics, Writing and Science) 5 Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards(Reading, Mathematics,Writing) Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies) SCIENCE ASSESSMENT IS STILL BEING DISCUSSED

9. CONTENT AREAS TESTED (MIDDLE SCHOOL) 9 GRADE CONTENT AREAS STANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAIN- MENT TASKS (AT) TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 6 Reading, Mathematics and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Writing) 7 Reading, Mathematics and Science Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics, Writing and Science) 8 Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards (Reading, Mathematics and Writing) Core Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies) Alternate for EXPLORE SCIENCE ASSESSMENT IS STILL BEING DISCUSSED KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

10. CONTENT AREAS TESTED (HIGH SCHOOL) 10 GRADE CONTENT AREAS STANDARDS ASSESSED ATTAIN- MENT TASKS (AT) TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 9 ReadingAlternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Reading 10 Mathematics and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Mathematics and Writing Alternate for Plan 11 Science and Writing Alternate K-PREP Aligned Content Standards for Writing and Science Alternate for ACT 12 Social StudiesCore Content 4.1 (AA Social Studies) SCIENCE ASSESSMENT IS STILL BEING DISCUSSED KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

11. ATTAINMENT TASKS (AT) 11 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

12. ATTAINMENT TASKS FORMAT  Same layout used last year (combination of tasks from years 1 and 2)  Scripted test; read by test administrator  Adaptable materials that can be simplified based on the individual student needs  Dimension A students will have 4 choices (pictures) and Dimension B will have 3 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014 12

13. AT TESTING WINDOWS 13 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

14. TESTING WINDOWS TEST WINDOW ITEMS TESTED PER CONTENT AREA READING, MATHEMATICS AND WRITING SOCIAL STUDIES November 3- December 12, 2014 15 Items Standards 1 - 3 Standards 1 - 2 April 20-May 29, 2015 15 Items Standards 4 - 6 Standards 3 - 4 14 NO SCIENCE ASSESSMENT TO BE PROVIDED IN THE FALL KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

15. TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR) 15 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

16. TRANSITION ATTAINMENT RECORD (TAR)  Released in September; will remain open until May 29.  Still assessed at grades 8, 10 and 11 (Alternate for Explore at grade 8, Plan at grade 10, and ACT at grade 11). TAR is also available for reading and mathematics at grades 12 and 14 for CCR requirements.  One member from the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) or the Transition Team must be trained to complete the TAR.  TAR will be provided (online) after the quiz has been completed. Teacher may print TAR and share with members.  TAR scores are submitted online. 16 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

17. TRAININGS 17 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

18. ASSESSMENT TRAININGS  All trainings will be web-based trainings; they will follow the same format as last year.  Overview and AT trainings are combined as one training/quiz.  A certification quiz will be required for the training. Please request to see this certificate before administering Attainment Tasks. KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014 18

19. ASSESSMENT TRAININGS KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014 19 Overview/AT Training August 18 – October 17, 2014 Transition Attainment Record Training September 15, 2014 – May 29, 2015

20. ONLINE TRAINING SYSTEM (OTS)  Location where you track your teacher’s quiz completions.  If you registered last year, your information is still valid.  Your registration information in the OTS will be the same as the information used in the Student Registration Database (SRD). 20 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

21. STUDENT REGISTRATION DATABASE (SRD)  Houses student scores from both the Attainment Tasks and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR).  Tracks communication progress for students through the Learner Characteristics Inventory (LCI).  More information, including a manual, will be available later this fall. 21 KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014

22. Alternate K-PREP Calendar 2014-15 DATEEVENT August 18Alternate Assessment Overview/AT Training Released September 15TAR Training Opens TAR Administration Begins October 17Overview/AT Training Closes October 20-24Materials Ship for Test Window 1 November 3Test Window 1 Begins Student Registration Database (SRD) Opens for Score Entry December 12Test Window 1 Closes December 19SRD for Test Window 1 Closes; TAR and LCI Will Remain Open April 6-10Materials Ship for Test Window 2 April 20Test Window 2 Begins SRD for Test Window 2 Opens May 29Test Window 2 and TAR Administration Closes June 5SRD Closes for Test Window 2, TAR and LCI 22

23. DIVISION OF SUPPORT AND RESEARCH  Rhonda Sims, Director  Joy Barr, Program Consultant  Kathy Moore, Program Consultant  Kevin O’Hair, Program Consultant  Pam Powers, Systems Consultant IT  Cindy Warren, Program Consultant  Chris Williams, Program Consultant  Teresa King, Support Staff  Maranda Perkins, Support Staff 23 (502) 564-4394 dacinfo@education.ky. gov (502) 564-4394 dacinfo@education.ky. gov KDE:OAA:DSR:ko:8/20/2014