1. February 8-11, 2016

3. SNA Website Updates Test Security

6. General Information about TELPAS The assessment components for grades K–1 and 2–12 include the following: ■ Grades K–1 holistically rated observational assessments of listening, speaking, reading, and writing ■ Grades 2–12 multiple-choice online reading tests in six grade clusters: 2, 3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, and 10–12 holistically rated student writing collections holistically rated observational assessments of listening and speaking Students’ answers to the reading tests, ratings from the holistically rated assessments, and all other student data are submitted through the TELPAS Assessment Management System. The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of raters for the spring 2016. Rater Manual Page 1

7. Have the student in class at the time of the spring assessment window; Be knowledgeable about the student’s ability to use English in instructional and informal settings; Hold valid education credentials such as a teacher certificate or permit; Be appropriately trained in the holistic rating process as required by the TELPAS administration materials in accordance with 19 TAC, Chapter 101; and Rate the student in all eligible language domains. Rater Manual Page 9

8. Verifiers can not serve as raters. Verifiers should complete the “Assembling and Verifying” online training. The writing collection verifier must complete the verification checklist in Appendix C to ensure that Collections that do not meet the requirements will be returned to the rater. Once the collection meets the above requirements, the verifier will initial and sign the verification checklist on the reverse side of the writing collection cover sheet. This affirms that the writing collection has been assembled correctly, as described above. Rater Manual Page 21

11. Online Basic Training Course This course is for new raters and raters who have never completed the online basic training. Returning raters who have not completed calibration activities within the last three school years are required to complete the online basic training course before calibrating. It provides instruction on using the PLD rubrics and gives raters practice rating students in each language domain. There are separate courses for K–1 and 2–12. Once you have completed all modules in the online basic training course, you will sign the holistic verification training log provided by your campus test coordinator. You may not proceed to calibration until you have completed the online basic training course and been assigned to a monitored calibration session by your campus. Online Calibration Online calibration must be completed by ALL raters, both new and returning, in a monitored setting. Raters use the PLDs to rate students in each language domain. Raters have two opportunities to calibrate on assigned grade cluster. Failure to pass calibration will not excuse you from rating. For K–1, each set contains 10 students to be rated. You must rate at least 70 percent of the students correctly within a set to demonstrate sufficient calibration. For all other grade clusters, each set contains 12 students to be rated. You must rate at least 67 percent of the students correctly within a set to demonstrate sufficient calibration. Rater Manual Page 13

12. Raters must begin with calibration set 1. If successful, a certificate will be available in the scoring summary tab of the TELPAS Online Training Center. The certificate should be printed and turned in to the proctor. If raters are unsuccessful on set 1, they will be notified by testing coordinator when monitored session for set 2 will be held. After completing a calibration set, raters immediately see results and annotations explaining the correct ratings. Raters will need 1-2 hours to complete a calibration set. Raters must finish a calibration set once it is started. They will not be able to save their progress and return later to complete the set. TEA Slide 23 and 24 Raters must know their assigned grade cluster to select the appropriate online training. Raters should consult with their campus coordinator if they are unsure of their assigned cluster. Elementary Grade Clusters  Grades K–1  Grade 2  Grades 3–5 Secondary Grade Clusters  Grades 6–8  Grades 9–12

14. Yes, raters should use their rating rubrics (PLDs) and TELPAS Rater Manual, as needed. 14 TEA Any notes taken during calibration should be done on the scratch paper provided and not in the TELPAS manual. At the end of each calibration session, all notes taken by raters must be turned into the proctor and destroyed. Two outcomes are possible for individuals who complete the calibration activities but are not successful:  The district may choose not to assign the individual to be a TELPAS rater.  If the individual is needed to serve as a rater, the district must implement rater support procedures to ensure that the rater’s students are evaluated consistent with the rating rubrics. Individuals are not authorized to serve as raters unless they complete all required training components.

15. Once you have completed all modules in the online basic training course, you will sign the holistic verification training log provided by your campus test coordinator. After you have successfully calibrated, go to the scoring summary tab of the TELPAS Online Training Center to access a certificate. Print a copy and turn it in to the session proctor. TEA Slide 16 It is a violation of state assessment procedures to share or discuss answers to the rating practice activities with individuals who have not yet completed the course. TELPAS testing violations must be reported as indicated in the “Test Security and Confidentiality Requirements” section at the front of this manual.

17. All student writing samples must have the cover sheet listed below. All information must be completed. Each rater will need to complete a Student Rating Roster Sheet. The rater must complete Student Name, grade level, rating, rater information, and appropriate signatures Rater Manual Appendix

18. Each collection contains at least five total writing samples; Each writing collection includes at least one sample that elicits the use of past tense and at least two academic writing samples from mathematics, science, or social studies; All writing assignments include the student’s name and date; No writing samples collected before February 15, 2016; No papers showing teacher corrections are included; No worksheets or question-answer assignments are included; and Each collection includes samples written primarily in English. TEA 18

19. Papers containing copied language Papers in which student relies heavily on resources (dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) Papers showing teacher comments and corrections Worksheets and question-answer assignments Papers that have been polished with help from peers or teachers Papers written primarily in student’s native language Papers that are brief, incomplete, or rushed TEA 19 Rater Manual Page 20

20. Rubrics for each domain: listening, speaking, reading and writing began on page 31 of the rater manual. Rater Manual Page 21 Pages 31-35

22. TELPAS reading tests are not timed. Students must be allowed to work at their individual speed. Once a student begins a test, he or she must complete it on the same day. Reading Test Administrator Manual Pages 8-9 The following Type 1 accommodations(approved locally) are for eligible students with disabilities taking the TELPAS reading tests.  Individualized structured reminders  Amplification devices  Projection devices  Manipulating test materials  Basic transcribing  Large print The following procedures are not permitted, as they may invalidate the test.  Students may not receive reading assistance.  Students may not use English-language or foreign- language reference materials.  Test questions and reading selections may not be translated.  Test questions, answer choices, and selections may not be rephrased, clarified, or read to students.

23.  Students are NOT permitted Internet access nor cell phones during testing.  Test administrators must complete seating charts for each test administration.  Seating charts must include the names of the students testing, the location of each student while testing, and the names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session.  Test administrators may not view or discuss individual test questions or responses unless specifically directed to by the test procedures.  Test administrators should ensure that students’ responses remain confidential.  Students are not allowed to talk to one another while testing is in progress.  Students must not use reference materials.  Students are allowed to use scratch paper. All scratch paper must be turned in to the campus coordinator after testing.  Test administrators must actively monitor the testing room while students are working.  After they submit their tests online, students may be allowed to quietly read books or leave the testing room.  Before a student who has finished testing leaves the room, the test administrator must ensure that the student’s test is in “Completed” status. Reading Test Administrator Manual Page 20

24. Creating and Adding Students to a Session – pg. 15 (Reading Manual) pg. 36 (Rater Manual) Generating and Printing Student Authorization Tickets – pg. 16 (Reading Manual) pg. 37 (Rater Manual) Starting a Session – pg. 22 (Reading Manual) pg. 38 (Rater Manual) Monitoring a Session – pg. 23 (Reading Manual) pg. 38 (Rater Manual) Exiting a Student’s Session (i.e. to take a break) – pg. 23 (Reading Manual) pg. 39 (Rater Manual)

25. Resuming a Student’s Session – pg. 24 (Reading Manual) pg. 39 (Rater Manual) Stopping a Session – pg. 25 (Reading Manual) pg. 40 (Rater Manual) Entering Score Code and Accommodations & Proficiency Ratings – pg. 26 – 27 (Reading Manual) pg. 42 – 43 (Rater Manual – Proficiency Ratings section) Marking a Session Complete – pg. 27 (Reading Manual) pg. 42 (Rater Manual)

26. Administration Directions for Grades 2-5 begin on page 31. Be sure to read directions in advance to become familiar with the script. Administration Directions for Grades 6-12 begin on page 37. Be sure to read directions in advance to become familiar with the script.

27. If you have never logged onto TELPAS online training, (https://tx.scoring.pearsonassessments.com/scoring/), you must self register. The code is training2016. Be sure to choose Region -10 Richardson and select our district.https://tx.scoring.pearsonassessments.com/scoring/ Feb 12 - Deadline for teachers who will serve as verifiers should have completed online training. (Verifiers can not serve as raters.) Feb 15 - Online calibration window for ALL teachers scheduled to rate TELPAS rating samples. Calibrations must be completed individually and in a monitored setting. Feb 16 - Writing Samples for TELPAS writing collections may begin. March 7 - April 1 - TELPAS Reading Assessment Window. April 4 – 6 - Campus Test Coordinator check and update “resolution required” status in Pearson Access Next