1. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDIZED READING ASSESSMENT Spring 2016 Program Guide: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp

2. What is the Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment (ASRA)? An assessment that complies with the established criteria of the Florida’s public school student progression law. Students must demonstrate reading proficiency as required by Section 1008.25, Florida Statute. Students may take the ASRA only one time during this administration window. Offered at the end of May after FSA scores become available. Pgs. 1 and 3

3. Ways to Demonstrate Reading Mastery for Grade 3 Promotion  Spring 2016 Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) English Language Arts assessment or,  Spring 2016 Grade 3 Portfolio or,  Spring 2016 Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment or,  Summer 2016 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion or,  Fall 2016 Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion Pg. 3

4. Students To Be Tested  Students who scored in Level 1 on the Grade 3 Spring 2016 FSA.  Students who are new to M-DCPS or did not participate in the Grade 3 Spring 2016 FSA.  Students who have not met any of the state’s other “good cause” criteria. Pg. 3

5. Schedule of Activities  May 9-13 : View screencast training for test chairpersons.  May 13: Complete the online screencast verification at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKHCKVV  May 23-25 : Delivery of ASRA materials to schools Distribute parent letters as soon as eligible students are identified. Pg. 2 and Appendix E

6. Schedule of Activities, Cont’d  May 31-June 7: Administration of the ASRA to eligible Grade 3 students. Scan and pull results via G2D. Complete all testing by June 7.  June 10 : Schools hand deliver all test materials to TDC no later than this date. Fax a written account of any security issues to SAET at 305-995-7522. Schools update ISIS to reflect approved promotions. Pg. 2

7. Accommodations  Accommodations must be provided to: ◦ Students with disabilities (SWD) who have current IEPs ◦ Students with current Section 504 plans ◦ English language learners (ELLs), Levels 1-4  The passages and test items MUST NOT be read to students Pgs. 3 - 5

8. Accommodations English Language Learners (ELLs)  Flexible Setting  Flexible Timing  Assistance in Heritage Language  Dictionary Pgs. 3 - 4

9. Accommodations Students with Disabilities and Section 504  Flexible Setting  Flexible Timing  Recording of Answers  Flexible Presentation ( No oral presentation of test items)  Revised Format (call TDC to request) Pgs. 4 - 5

10. Receiving and Preparing Materials for Testing All schools will receive one Directions For Administration (DFA) for every 20 test booklets. Verify counts of testing materials received using the Packing Slip and Return Form * located in Box #1. Report missing materials immediately to TDC at 305-995-3743. Contact TDC for additional materials, if needed. Securely store all test materials. * Keep this form and use to return materials. Pg. 5

11. Testing Materials Test Booklet ◦ The Complete Battery, which contains the Reading Comprehension subtest. ◦ Test Booklets are consumable, so students will marks answers directly in the booklets. G2D Answer Sheet ◦ Answer sheets generated on G2D. ◦ Student name must be written at the top of the answer sheet. ◦ Transcribe student responses once the assessment is complete. Pgs. 5 – 8

12. Answer Sheet

13. Sample Student Roster

14. Training School Test Administrators and Proctors Carefully select test administrators/proctors Training should include: ◦ Students to be tested ◦ School’s testing schedule ◦ Adhering to the Directions For Administration (DFA) ◦ Test Timing and subtest to administer ◦ Providing accommodations ◦ Ensuring optimal testing conditions ◦ Test invalidations Pgs. 7 - 8

15. Distribution & Tracking of Materials Test booklets are secure materials but do not include security numbers. Inventory materials on receipt and report discrepancies immediately to the Test Distribution Center at 305-995-3743. Use Teacher Count Sheets to account for test materials distributed to test administrators. Test administrators must report discrepancies in counts to test chairperson. Monitor to ensure procedures are being followed in each testing room. Pgs. 7 and 22

16. Administering the Test  Maintain security procedures.  Morning administration is recommended.  If a test is invalidated, there is no other opportunity or test that can be given in place of this assessment.  Complete all testing and scanning by June 7. Pgs. 8 - 9

17. Important ASRA Test Administration Information Reading Comprehension Time LimitsTest Book PagesItem Numbers Part 1*25 MinutesPages 7-13Items 1-17 Part 2*30 MinutesPages 14-19Items 18-37 Pg. 8 *Both parts must be completed to receive a score.

18. Absences and Invalidations  Record student name on Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations Form.  Make-up sessions can be given any day during the testing window. In the event of an invalidation of a group of students, call SAET, at 305-995-7520, immediately. Pgs. 9 - 10 and 21

19. Damaged Test Booklet or Answer Sheet Procedures Transfer all student identification information and student responses onto a new answer sheet and shred the damaged document. Verify that all transferred information has been correctly gridded and process for scoring. Test booklets that become soiled due to illness should be reported to SAET at 305-995-7520 and securely destroyed at the school site. Write “DAMAGED” across the front of a test booklet which is torn or written on and return it to the TDC as directed. Pg. 10

20. Scanning Answer Sheets  Answer sheets must be scanned via G2D by June 7.  Results will be accessible after scanning under the “Advanced Reporting” tile.  A student must obtain a raw score of 22 or higher in order to be considered for promotion. Pg. 10

21. Returning Testing Materials  Place the originals of the following completed forms in a return envelope, in Box 1 and retain copies for your records. TDC Packing Slip and Return Form All Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations forms All Teacher Count Sheets School Procedural Checklist Pgs. 11 and 23

22. Sample TDC Packing Slip and Return Form Complete this portion to return materials.

23. REMINDERS Complete the online ASRA Screencast Verification at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKHCKVV for training validation. Pg. 29

24. Sources of Information Administration of the ASRA Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I mcabeza@dadeschools.net, or 305-995-7520 Request materials/Return materials Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I 305-995-3743 G2D Consultants G2Dsupport@dadeschools.net Ms. Lina Turnes or Mr. Omar Gallegos 305-995-2345 or 305-995-7520 Pg. 29