ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Presented by: Chris Williams ONLINE TESTING OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 1

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® ACCESS FOR ELLS 2.0 TESTING SCHEDULE 2 OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® 3 DescriptionStart DateEnd Date Test Materials Ordering 10/5/201510/30/2015 Online Test Setup 12/9/20152/12/2016 Districts Receive Test Material 12/9/2015 Additional Test Material Window 12/10/20152/5/2016 Test Window 1/4/20162/12/2016 Districts Pack and Ship Completed Test Material to DRC 2/12/20162/19/2016 All Test Material Received at DRC 2/26/2016 Pre-Reporting Data Validation Window 3/21/20164/1/2016 Districts Receive Reports - Printed and Online 4/18/2016 Post-Reporting Data Validation Window 4/18/20164/29/2016 OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

ACCESS for ELLs® Exit Criteria Overall Composite of a 5.0 on a Tier B or C and 4.0 or higher overall Literacy Composite. 4 OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

ACCESS for ELLs® PRE-ID LABELS 5 OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

Pre-ID Label Use the pre-id labels for both online and paper/pencil testing. These are used for test booklets that need scoring. Do not complete the demographic information if using a pre-id label. Do not remove labels once applied because it will damage the test booklet, just apply another label that is appropriate. Do not write on labels. If the label has incorrect information, still use and correct the student’s information in WIDA AMS. If accommodations were used during online testing, mark the accommodation in the WIDA AMS. OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 6

District/School Label Use this label if a student is new and does not have a pre-id label. You will need to complete the demographic information on the test booklet. This label is used for test booklets to be scored. Use this label when issuing a new test booklet that is damaged, torn, or in multiple test booklet. Use this label if a student needs accommodations. OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 7

Do Not Process Label It is a white label with an orange stripe. Use this label for test booklets that are not to be scored. The test booklets with this label will be scored as blank even if there are responses. Do not put this label on test booklets that have not been used. A student writes in another student’s test booklet, transcribe into a new test booklet and affix the do not process one on the old one. If a label has been applied to the test booklet and the student moves, put this label on it. OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 8

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® ACCOMMODATIONS 9 OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accommodations  Only applies to ELs with disabilities  Must have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan  The accommodation must be stated in the IEP or 504 Plan  List of appropriate accommodations is located in the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® online manual and on the ACCESS 2.0 online WIDA Website page OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 10

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accommodations In order to be activated for the student in the online test, these three accommodations must be preselected in WIDA AMS prior to testing:  Manual control of item audio (MC)  Repeat item audio (RA)  Extended Speaking test response time (ES) OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 11

Special Test Materials  Test Booklets are available in large-print  Hearing impaired students only take the reading and writing parts of the test and will test paper-pencil only  No Braille available OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 12

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® RESPONSIBILITIES AND TESTING FORMAT 13 OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® Online Administration  It is a secure test.  Use a #2 pencil; pens aren’t permitted.  No Header Sheets this year.  Manuals, test materials and other forms can’t be duplicated.  Writing Test booklets for grades 1-5 may not be distributed to teachers and administrators prior to the testing dates.  Seating charts need to be completed for online and paper/pencil testing. OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 14

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® Online Administration  New personnel to your district will need their own ACCESS training password. Do not share ACCESS passwords. It is an allegation if passwords are shared because of test security  Districts will need to contact Chris Williams for ACCESS passwords  Complete the Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations training with all personnel  Remember to review all the ACCESS online training materials each year and read all manuals OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 15

Test Coordinator (DAC) 16  Ensure test security throughout the window  Complete all test coordinator training  Become familiar with the INSIGHT Technology User Guide and the WIDA AMS User Guide  Manage own profile on WIDA AMS, create and maintain accounts for school level users and test administrators  Order and distribute test materials to schools  Coordinate and schedule test sessions with a school or among all schools with in the district  Assign and coordinate trained staff to administer the test  Ensure all personnel assigned to testing are trained in test administration and security procedures. Any adult helping to proctor or monitor the test must take the training course  Be available to answer questions  Account for and return all materials to DRC after test administration OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

Technology Coordinators  Become familiar with the INSIGHT Technology User Guide and the WIDA AMS User Guide  Manage their profile on WIDA AMS  Download software from the WIDA AMS to the testing computers prior to the test  Verify the firewall and filters on the computer network are configured correctly to allow communication with the online servers and that the correct URLs and IP addresses are white listed  Create communication procedures with technology coordinators to support test administrators during the scheduled testing days  Ensure that devices used for administering the online test components meet the minimum system requirements and are configured to support testing  Implement the approved communications plan to provide Test Coordinators and Test Administrators with contact information if there are technology issues during testing  Troubleshoot technical infrastructure issues during the online administration OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 17

Test Administrator Responsibilities 18  Read the manuals, especially sections 1-8  Ensure test security throughout testing window  Complete all test administration training and certification of completion requirements  Become familiar with the WIDA AMS User Guide in order to learn how to manage student data details  Review the online Test Demos and Test Practices and familiarize students with both before testing  Review and inventory test materials from Test Coordinator  Provide and document appropriate accommodations for students  Monitor students to verify that they can use the online test system  Return test materials to the Test Coordinator OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

Trainings (Online Test) Training Tracks Key ElementsOutcome ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Technology Coordinators Online procedural modules via WIDA AMS and checklists Should be verified by Test Coordinator as listed on checklists ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online Test Administrators (Grades 1-12) Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists Certificate of Completion ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Coordinators (All Test Forms) Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists Certificate of Completion OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 19

Trainings and Certification (Paper Tests) Training Tracks Key ElementsOutcome ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper Test Administrators (Grades 1-12) Administration Procedures: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists Certificate of Completion Scoring Speaking Test New Speaking Scoring module via Training Course Certification (upon completion of Speaking scorer quiz) ACCESS for ELLs Kindergarten Test Administrators Administration modules via Training Course Certification (upon completion of Kindergarten quiz) Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Administrators Administration modules via Training Course Certification (upon completion of Alt ACCESS quiz) OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 20

Domains & Grade Level Clusters * Note : Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-based kit. Listening Speaking Reading Writing Domains Grade Level Clusters OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 21

Response Capture  Listening and Reading: student responses will be captured digitally and scored by the online test engine  Speaking: student responses will be recorded (captured digitally) and automatically sent to DRC for scoring by trained raters  Writing: typed student responses will be recorded (captured digitally) and automatically sent to DRC for scoring by trained raters; handwritten responses will also be returned to DRC for scoring OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 22

Student Experience  Graphic-supported items  Audio-supported directions  Narrated and guided introduction by a human voice for each domain test  Thematic folders pertaining to a unified theme  Practice items  Modeled responses for the productive domains OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 23

Student Experience  Simple navigation  Uncluttered and streamlined interface  Embedded accessibility features, such as:  Magnification  Highlighter  Writing tools (e.g.; cut and paste, copy, underline) OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 24

Information for the Writing Domain The different test delivery and response modes of the Writing test are designed to meet the needs of all learners: Writing Grades and TiersWriting Test FormatWriting Response Mode Grades 1-3 All Tier Levels (A, B or C) Paper-based prompts Paper Grades 4-5 All Tier Levels Paper-based prompts Paper Grades 6-12 All Tier Levels Computer-based prompts Keyboard OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 25

Administration Considerations Order of Administration: Students’ performance on the Listening and Reading tests will determine their placement for Writing and Speaking.  Listening and Reading: will be administered first. They may be administered together or separately.  Writing and Speaking: can be administered in either order, after the Listening and Reading tests. OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 26

Estimated Administration Times Students work at their own pace using the following guidelines: OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 27

WIDA AMS Within the system, designated staff may:  Access any needed user guides or software downloads  Add students for test sessions  Designate accommodations  Create test sessions  Print test tickets  Monitor student progress  View/print reports OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 28

WIDA AMS Designated staff may also: Order any needed paper materials; which include: Kindergarten, Writing forms (Grades 1-5), Alternate ACCESS, Large-Print and Hearing Impaired OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 29

Technology Requirements  Technology requirements for the online test are listed on the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage:  Headphones are necessary for all domains  Headsets/headphones with built in microphones are an additional requirement for the Speaking test OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 30

Plans for the Paper Test  New grade clusters:  Transitional form in : Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12  Beginning : Grade clusters will align with the online clusters  Media-delivered Listening and Speaking  Test Administrators will play pre-recorded prompts  Speaking: Updated Scoring Scale, Rules, and Procedures  Individually administered with pre-recorded prompts  Test Administrators will score student responses local ly OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 31

Preparation & Test Administration Materials Current and Upcoming Resources:  Sample Items for the Public – now available!  September – October 2015:  WIDA Assessment Management System and User Guides  New web-based Modules for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Training Course)  Test Administrator Manuals  Live webinars for district staff by role  Test Demos/Test Practice  Live Q&A Webinars, 1 st Wednesday of the month, Oct- April OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 32

Additional Resources ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage: OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 33

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® FORMS 34 OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15

Maintain Confidentiality Agreement OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 35

District Security Checklist (White) OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 36

District Packing List (White) OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 37

School Box Range Sheet (White) OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 38

Return Material Instruction Packet OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 39

Contact Information  ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage:  WIDA Client Services Center: or  DRC Customer Support: or  KDE: Chris Williams: Ext or OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15 40