Miami-Dade County Public Schools September 15,

TEST CHAIRPERSON SURVEY: JUNE 2010 o In all, 82%, or 368 of our 449 Test Chairpersons completed the survey. 2

ALL ABOUT YOU... Type of school o Charter: 43 o Non-Charter:325 Other roles o 190 Assistant principals o 38 Guidance counselors o 27 Reading / math / o writing coaches o 66 Teachers “Other” 3 Number of years as test chair o Minimum: 1 o Maximum: 36 o Mean:5.4 Full results on the Test Chairperson’s Webpage under Miscellaneous:

Percentage Agree/Strongly Agree Elem.MiddleSeniorComb.Alt.AdultALL Website Screencasts Returning Materials to TDC Courier Service TDC Service Student Assessment Service Support from School Admin

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SENATE BILL 4 Amendment to Florida Statutes s Florida Secondary School Redesign Act s Public School Student Progression; Remedial Instruction; Reporting Requirements Effective July 1,

MAJOR CHANGES  End of Course (EOC) assessments  Credit requirements for graduation  Availability of acceleration courses at all high schools  Transition from FCAT (SSS) to FCAT 2.0 (NGSSS)  FCAT/EOC administration schedules  Immediate application of concordant scores  Impact on high school accountability 7 See Q&A at

END OF COURSE (EOC) ASSESSMENTS 8 SubjectField TestY1 Baseline (Scale Scores Only) Y2 + Standards Set (All Scores) School Grade/ AYP Calculation Algebra I * * Geometry * * Biology * * Chemistry/Physics/ Equally Rigorous ---- Algebra II---- Civics (Middle School) ---- US History**** * Middle grade students’ scores are banked for graduation credit, and for high school accountability components. Middle grade students’ scores will not be used as 30% of final grade; this calculation applies to the Y1 grade 9 cohort only. **This subject area is NOT delineated in SB4, but is included in the FLDOE’s transition plan. SB4 calls for priority given to English/Language Arts II EOC. See

EOC: ALGEBRA I, GEOMETRY, BIOLOGY  All students enrolled in course participate*  “Stakes” impact entering Grade 9 student cohort and beyond  Year 1 : 30% of final grade  Year 2 + : credit awarded for passing EOC  Pass course, not EOC test – no credit awarded  Fail course, pass EOC test – credit awarded  Middle grade students “bank” passing scores  Opportunities to “retake” EOC will be provided  Opportunities to take without enrolling in course: Credit Acceleration Program (CAP) * All 9 th graders who took Algebra I in middle grades will also participate in Algebra I EOC in spring

EOC: MIDDLE GRADE STUDENTS  Enrolled students must take test(s)  Comprehensive mathematics/science test(s), as applicable, and EOC  Not included in calculating students’ final grades  Banked beginning in Y2 for students’ credit accumulation  Not applied to AYP calculations for middle schools  Middle grade students’ scores “banked” beginning in Y2 for School Grade and AYP calculations for senior highs 10

EOC: HIGH SCHOOL  All 9 th grade students (or enrolled/previously enrolled) must participate in the Algebra 1 EOC in Spring 2011 in Y1: 30% of final grade only applies for 9 th graders  EOC take the place of Grade 10 FCAT comprehensive mathematics test beginning with Grade 9 Cohort in Y2 +: Student required to pass EOC to get course credit  Selected high schools participate in Field Tests for EOCs  Spring 2011: Geometry and Biology 11

EOC: HIGH SCHOOL, CONTINUED  Plans to phase out Grade 11 Science replacing with Biology EOC (not explicit in SB4)  EOC tests will have two level scores  Passing and College Readiness  EOC added to accountability calculation in  School grades – will include banked middle grade scores  AYP: will not include banked middle grade scores  Grade forgiveness policy still applies 12

CREDIT ACCELERATION PROGRAM (CAP )  Allows students to earn high school credit in a course requiring an EOC without being enrolled in the course  Virtual instruction  Middle grade students  “Retakers”  CAP students may participate in any scheduled administration of an EOC 13

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS*  Mathematics credit requirements  Science credit requirements  Changes in Social Studies/electives/major areas of interest  May obtain credit through EOC without enrollment in course * This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student Services for more complete information. 14

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ACCELERATION COURSES*  Each Senior High School must offer opportunities to earn college credit  Advanced Placement (AP)  International Baccalaureate (IB)  Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)  Dual Enrollment (DE), career academy opportunities  Courses that lead to national industry certification  Minimum requirements: IB, AICE, or a combination of at least four DE/AP courses with at least one in each core content area (English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) * This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student Services for more complete information. 16

 Status of Grade 9 students who took course in middle school has not yet been determined  High School Performance Grades  Only Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics (no Grade 9)  Only gain scores for Grade 9 – 10 (no Grade 8 to 9)  EOC results will be included once passing scores are set  State is determining “Growth” component  AYP - Spring 2011 performance of Grade 9 students’ on the Algebra I EOC will be used for AYP 17

PROGRAM UPDATES: 18

FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT) 2.0 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) Maria C. Bruguera, Director I Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist 19

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE TRANSITION TO FCAT 2.0  Phasing-out of FCAT Reading, Mathematics, and Science, while retaining FCAT Writing  Phasing-in FCAT 2.0 Reading (grades 3-10), Mathematics (grades 3-8), and Science (grades 5 and 8)  Phasing-in Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments (high school Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I)  United States History, and middle school Civics are under development 20

TRANSITION SCHEDULE 21

HOW ARE THE FCAT 2.0 AND FCAT ASSESSMENTS DIFFERENT?  The FCAT 2.0 Reading assessments in grades 3-10 will include:  Greater number of reading passages that include historical documents and classical literature  Greater number of test items that require reasonable inferences and reasonable prior knowledge  In Grades 3 and 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessments may require the use of the provided ruler to answer questions.  The Grade 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessment will include multiple-choice test items and gridded-response test items.  Gridded-response test items in FCAT 2.0 Mathematics for grades have different grids than those on the FCAT.  The option for negative answers is included for grades 7 and 8.  FCAT 2.0 tests will not have any performance task items. 22

FCAT 2.0 AND FCAT CHART Content AreaGrade Level(s)StandardsFCAT Form Reading3-10NGSSSFCAT 2.0 Reading Retake10+ - AdultSSSFCAT Mathematics3-8NGSSSFCAT 2.0 Mathematics Retake10 and Adult SSSFCAT Algebra I EOC9 (and other enrolled students) NGSSSFCAT 2.0 Writing4, 8, and 10SSSFCAT Science5, 8, and 11SSSFCAT 23

UPDATES: SCHOOL YEAR  High Schools  Grade 9 students will be administered:  FCAT 2.0 Reading in Spring 2011  Algebra I EOC in May 2011 (30% of course credit )  This requirement does not apply to students that completed the course prior to 2011  Grade 10 students will be administered:  FCAT 2.0 Reading graduation test  Passing scale score 300 will be linked to new test  FCAT Mathematics Retake (Grade 10) on the computer  It will be a timed test  Passing scale score is

UPDATES: SCHOOL YEAR, CONT.  End-of-Course Assessments will be on the computer  Algebra I EOC will be administered to ALL students (in any grade) enrolled in Algebra I or equivalent courses in May  Geometry and Biology EOC field tests will be administered in selected schools.  Baseline administration of the Geometry and Biology EOC tests will be administered in May

UPDATES: SCHOOL YEAR, CONT.  Algebra I EOC State Requirements  Grades 6-8  Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course must take the Algebra I EOC exam.  No state requirements for using EOC to calculate final course grade or for students to pass the EOC  Students that receive a satisfactory final course grade do NOT have to retake or pass the EOC in high school  Credit earned is banked and it is used for high school accountability grades 26

UPDATES: SCHOOL YEAR, CONT.  Algebra I EOC State Requirements  Grade 9  EOC is 30% of final grade for currently enrolled students  Requirement does NOT apply to grade 9 students that completed the course prior to 2011, but will be included as part of school grades.  Grade 10  Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course must take the Algebra I EOC assessment. 27

FLORIDA COLLEGE ENTRY-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST (FCLPT OR CPT) 28  Commonly known as the CPT  Testing window November 1, 2010 – March 25, 2011 (Optional)  CPT test scores may be used for the following:  To establish eligibility for Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award, Bright Future Scholarship Program, and dual enrollment/early college programs.  The CPT will also be used to calculate school grades beginning in 2010.

FLORIDA COLLEGE BASIC SKILLS EXIT TEST (FCBSET) 29  Senate Bill 1908: Students may be offered remedial coursework through the Senior High School and Adult Vocational Centers.  High school level College readiness courses (1/2 high school elective credit) being offered are:  Reading for College Success  Writing for College Success  Math for College Success  Students that earn a final grade of “C” or better in the course and who score at or above the passing score on the State’s exit test will NOT be required to be enrolled in related remedial postsecondary courses if enrolled in a Florida College System Institution within 2 years.

Baseline, Fall, and Winter Reading, Mathematics, and Science Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist 30

o Monitor student progress of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in Reading and Mathematics and the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in science. o Provide valid and reliable information regarding content mastery and/or instructional focus. o Utilize the data to make meaningful and timely curricular decisions. o Progress reporting tool for School Improvement Plans. 31

All eligible students must take the Interim Assessment in Reading, Mathematics, and Science. o Reading, Grades 3-10,* o Reading, Grades 11-12, for students enrolled in Intensive o Reading o Mathematics, Grades 3-8* o Mathematics, Grade 10 and Grades 11 – 12 for students enrolled in Intensive Mathematics o Algebra I, for Grade 9 students and others enrolled in Algebra I o Science: Grades 5, 8, and 11* *Students MUST take the test corresponding to the grade level in which they are listed in ISIS. 32

Satisfactory Progress This student demonstrated a satisfactory level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level. Limited Progress This student demonstrated a limited level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive targeted interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level. Insufficient Progress This student demonstrated an insufficient level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive intensive interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level. The Performance Levels for grade 10 Mathematics and Science tests based on the original Sunshine State Standards are as outlined. 33

o The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards test forms will utilize the Edusoft default of 70% for Overall and Question Group Bands. o Proficient set at 70% o Non Proficient set at 69% and below o Performance levels for Fall and Winter forms will be made available in

o Useful reports that can be retrieved via Edusoft: o Class List Reports o Item Analysis Report o Item Response Report o Student Performance Report o Subgroup Report* o Custom Group Report o Performance Band Report* * Print to complete SIP/DA progress reports 35

Benchmark Assessment Item Bank To allow teachers to monitor student progress on the Reading, Mathematics, and Science Sunshine State Standards To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks Item Bank Resources: Item Bank Overview Item Bank Newsletter Download Examview Test Generator 36

Baseline August 23 – September 10, 2010 Fall November 3-17, 2010 Winter January 24 – February 4,

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CELLA is a four-skill English language assessment measuring student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Listening, Reading, and Writing are administered in groups Speaking is administered on a one-on-one basis Kindergarten students are assessed in all four areas on a one-to-one basis. CELLA is not a timed test. 39

The test results can provide: Data useful for charting student progress over time, Diagnostically useful information about students’ strengths and weaknesses in English, The language proficiency levels of individual students can be used in making decisions regarding placement into, or exit from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs, Identifying the proper ESOL level, Determining whether Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) have been met. 40

AMAO 1: Progressing in English language acquisition annual increases in the number or percentage of students making progress in learning English AMAO 2: Exiting or reaching English language proficiency annual increases in the number or percentage of students attaining English language proficiency by the end of each school year AMAO 3: ELL-Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) AYP for the ELL subgroup in demonstrating proficiency on grade-level in reading and mathematics on the FCAT 41

Administration Individual : March 7 – April 8, 2011 Group: March 7 – March 25,

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Purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) A common nationwide measure of student performance Reports change over time Provides results for the nation, states, and some urban districts. Secondary indicator for state progress and allows national comparisons between states and large urban districts Used by the President, Congress, and state leaders to set education policy 44

A representative sample of schools and students are selected Randomly selected students in grades 4, 8, and 12 are assessed in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and economics Assessments includes multiple-choice and constructed response items. Assessments are administered by NAEP field staff Assessments are 90 to 120 minutes, which include testing and answering background questions Accommodations are offered for ELL and SWD students. Results are reported by scale scores, subscales, achievement levels, subgroups, and geography Overview of the NAEP 45

Features of NAEP-TUDA (Trial Urban District Assessment)  Provides district-level data to participating urban districts  Provide a common yardstick to measure student achievement in comparison to  Other urban districts  States  Large Central Cities  National Public Schools  Census Regions 46

Important Dates for NAEP 2011 EventDate Provide School Information Form registration September -October 1, 2010 NAEP field staff will contact schools to schedule an assessment visit December 2010 Pre-Assessment packet arrives in selected schools January 4, 2011 Pre-Assessment visitsJanuary 4 – January 21, 2011 NAEP Testing Administration WindowJanuary 24 – February 24,

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Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition (SAT-10) Mayda Cabeza, Director Ms. Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist 50

History of the SAT-10 What is the SAT-10? Who is administered the SAT-10? o Grades 1 and 2, districtwide SAT-10 51

How do SAT-10 materials arrive to schools? Is the SAT-10 a secure test? SAT-10 Test Chairperson Training o (February 2011) School level training of test administrators and proctors Test Administration o untimed SAT-10 52

School Listing of Results (May) o Must be picked up at ITS Individual Student Reports (May-June) o Delivered to schools Uses o Referral of students to the district’s gifted program (Plan A or Plan B) o Early identification of students who would be considered at high risk for problems associated with reading comprehension SAT-10 RESULTS 53

Grade 3 Opportunities for Promotion 54

Section , Florida Statutes (F.S.), Eliminating Social Promotion. o Spring FCAT Reading o Spring Grade 3 Reading Student Portfolio o Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment (ASRA)—ITBS, Level 9, administered the last two weeks of school o Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP)—SAT-10, Primary 3, administered in Summer School o Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion (GTMYP)—ITBS, Level 10, administered in November GRADE 3 OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION 55

Administered during the 2 nd semester Participants: All grade 3 students complete a portfolio Scored at the school site Represents the 2 nd opportunity for a student to be promoted to grade 4 Student must demonstrate mastery of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) GRADE 3 READING STUDENT PORTFOLIO 56

ALTERNATIVE STANDARDIZED READING ASSESSMENT (ASRA) Administered the last two weeks of schools. Participants: o Students scoring FCAT Reading level 1, students who did not participate in the Spring FCAT, and o students without a passing Reading Portfolio Represents the 3 rd and last opportunity within the school year prior to retention. This administration of the ITBS, Level 9 is scanned via Edusoft therefore results are available immediately. Students must score at or above a given cut score on the ITBS to be considered for promotion. 57

ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 3 PROMOTION (AAGTP) Administered at the end of the summer Reading camp. Participants: Retained grade 3 students SAT-10, Primary 3 is scored locally through ITS Represents 4 th opportunity for students to be promoted to grade 4 Students must score at or above a given cut score on the SAT-10 to be considered for promotion 58

Administered mid-November Participants: Students who “just missed” passing the AAGTP, or other students at the principal’s discretion ITBS, Level 10 is scored at the school site via Edusoft Represents 5 th opportunity for retained 3 rd grade students to be promoted to grade 4 Students must have a passing score on the ITBS, representing 4 th grade work. GRADE 3 MID-YEAR PROMOTION (GTMYP) 59

THE IOWA TESTS Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Grades K-8 and Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED), Grades

IOWA TESTS Used for o Plan B Gifted Placement; o Extension of Services in the ESOL program; o Optional for Charter Schools Only, ESOL program placement Scanned and scored via Edusoft Download a copy of the Iowa Tests Guidelines at IowaTestGuidelines.pdf 61

SECURITY Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security  Adopted by School Board  General Guidelines Testing program administration manuals and/or program guides  Specific guidelines for each program 62

GENERAL SECURITY GUIDELINES DO DO NOT  Provide secure storage  Restrict access ◦ (3 or fewer keys)  Maintain documentation ◦ Chain of custody ◦ Book assignment to students  Send Test Chairs to training  Train test administrators and proctors  Return materials promptly  Schedule lunch breaks around testing schedule  Do not allow unauthorized access to materials or content  Do not open secure materials prior to date allowed  Do not allow untrained or uncertified staff to test students o No coaching/assistance during test administration o No viewing, reviewing, copying, debriefing test content 63

REPORTING IRREGULARITIES AND SECURITY VIOLATIONS All school staff are responsible for ensuring appropriate administration procedures and reporting any irregularities. Reporting procedures Specified in Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security Test Chairperson / Principal Student Assessment and Educational Testing Regional Center or District Administrative Office Appropriate investigative unit 64

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COMPUTER-BASED ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION PROCESS 66

COMPUTER-BASED TESTING  Spring 2011 computer-based assessments  FCAT Grade 10 Mathematics  FCAT Mathematics Retakes (untimed)  Algebra 1 EOC Assessment  Biology and Geometry EOC Field Tests (no paper- based accommodations)  FCAT Reading Retakes (computer-based optional)  Paper versions are only available for students whose IEPs indicate this accommodation 67

SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS General Specifications (Windows/PC and Apple/Macintosh) Each computer must meet or exceed the following General Specifications in addition to the applicable Operating System Specifications below: 500 MB available disk space 1024x768 screen resolution Keyboard and mouse 68

SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Operating System Specifications Windows/PCWindows XP (Service Pack) Pentium III 733 MHz processor 512 MB RAM Windows Vista (32-bit) Pentium III 1 GHz processor 1 GB RAM Windows 7 (32-bit) Pentium III 1 GHz processor 1 GB RAM 69

SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Operating System Specifications Apple/ MacIntosh MAC OS x 10.4 G3, G4, G5 500 MHz processor 512 MB RAM MAC OS x 10.5 Intel, G4, G5 867 MHz processor 512 MB RAM MAC OS x 10.6 Intel processor 1 GB RAM 70

CERTIFICATION PROCESS  Phase I: Initial Certification Tool  Schools will complete a web-based FCAT/EOC Certification Tool by September 21,  Phase II: Local Infrastructure Trial  Full-length mock test in December to “test” the system and resolve any issues.  This test can be loaded at each school to mimic an actual day of testing.  Phase III: Final Certification  Schools will submit a detailed testing plan including session schedules, staffing information, and completed technology checklists. 71

PHASE I: INITIAL CERTIFICATION TOOL  Schools will complete a web-based FCAT/EOC Certification Tool to access “school readiness”.  All schools administering one or more computer- based tests must complete the certification tool by September 21,  Information collected will be used to determine school’s capacity for computer-based testing.  Schools that are NOT “ready” will work with district staff to develop a plan to reach capacity. 72

STEPS TO COMPLETING THE TOOL  Log in and change your password  Your initial username and password  Enter contact information  Person responsible for reviewing and approving school data  Complete the survey  Three sections to complete – only first section will be active  The other two sections will open as you complete each section  Review the data with your school  Print survey function  Identify School Computer-based Assessment Certification Team  Submit to District Office 73

3 SECTIONS TO COMPLETE  Web-based tool to verify school readiness:  Computer Specifications – the number of computers that meet the minimum specifications and are available for high-stakes computer-based assessments  Student Scheduling – number of students and sessions the school plans to conduct per assessment  School Checklist – verification of preparations that will occur at the school prior to testing 74

I. COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 75

II. STUDENT SCHEDULING ESTIMATION 76

III. SCHOOL CHECKLIST 77

SCHOOL COMPUTER-BASED ASSESSMENT TEAM 78

FINAL SUBMISSION 79 All schools administering one or more computer-based tests must complete the certification tool by September 21, 2010.

DISTRICT RESOURCES  Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis Website:  Test Chairperson Website:  Testing Calendar (check for updates regularly):  Guidelines and Tips for School Test Chairpersons:  stChairpersons.pdf stChairpersons.pdf  Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security: 80

CONTACTS Student Assessment and Educational Testing: Dr. Sally A. Shay, District Director Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 2.0: Maria C. Bruguera, Director I Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist Stanford Achievement Test-Tenth Edition (SAT-10) & Grade 3 Promotion Opportunities: Mayda Cabeza, Director I Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA), Interim Assessment, and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP): Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist Test Distribution Center Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor 81