1. Accountability Update Brian Swiger Testing Policy & Operations

2. Recap of 2012-13 State participated in Alternate ACCESS for the first time. Participated in online data validation. 187 districts and 2,363 schools tested. Reports shipped on time.

3. Recap of 2012-13 108,722 tests ordered. 97,336 students tested. 89.53% of materials used to test students. 138 alternate tests administered.

4. Consortium Recap 30 states participated. 37,280 boxes containing 2 million test books shipped to states. MetriTech processed 1,165,725 test books NC is third largest participating state.

5. Important Dates Ordering file to MetriTech on December 4, 2013 All updates to CFDC by this date Materials will be in LEA by January 27, 2014

6. Important Dates Testing Window: February 3–March 14, 2014 Materials shipped back to MetriTech by March 21, 2014 Data Validation Window: April 23–May 3, 2014

7. Important Dates Reports will be delivered to LEAs by May 23, 2014 Final Data from MetriTech to NCDPI on June 20, 2014 Any corrections to MetriTech between these two dates

8. Additional Test Materials More tier A and tier C test books in overage Additional materials requests will not require approval by me (small orders). Large print requests will go directly to MetriTech.

9. Tier Placement Great video! http://wida.us/ACCESSTraining/Video/Tie rPlacementVideo/player.html

10. OTISS vs. RCR When should an ACCESS or W-APT testing irregularity be reported in OTISS? Anytime one occurs. RCR should be made when irregularity occurs due to incorrect data in CFDC.

11. Irregularity Types Which irregularity types necessitate a Record Change Request (RCR)? Student not required to take test Failure to test eligible students

12. Transfer Students Download Student Transfer form from Metritech.com Sending and receiving LEAs must both fill out form Ensures combining of scores and correct recipient of score report

13. LEP Accountability Links Accountability Policy Page: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ accountability/policies/ Accountability LEP Page: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ accountability/policies/slep/ Metritech.com

14. Thank You! Thanks for all you do to ensure a smooth testing cycle! Contact me anytime you need help. Brian_Swiger@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3804