1. Illinois Assessment Update
Illinois State Board of Education
August 26, 2016
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2. 2015-16 Testing DLM-AA (Dynamic Learning Maps-Alternate Assessment)

3. DLM-AA Assessment Correction
DLM-AA score data for ELA, mathematics, and science are posted in SIS.
Deadline for data corrections for School Report Card purposes is to be determined.
For details about data cleanup, please refer to the August 19 assessment presentation, online at under “Presentations and Webinars” or contact the SIS Helpdesk at , option 3.

4. 2015-16 Testing PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)

5. PARCC Score Data in SIS
PARCC score data for ELA/L and mathematics are posted in SIS.
Deadline for data corrections for School Report Card purposes is to be determined.
Data in SIS as of Thursday, July 21 at 4:00 P.M. were sent to Pearson for hard copy score report production.
For details about data cleanup, please refer to the August 19 assessment presentation, online at under “Presentations and Webinars” or contact the SIS Helpdesk at , option 3.

6. Preliminary State Data for PARCC
At its August 25, 2016, Board Meeting, preliminary state data for PARCC were shared.
Data are considered “preliminary” at this time due to the ongoing data clean-up process.
See Excerpt: “The award-winning Illinois Report Card, available at the end of October, will include finalized statewide, district-, and school-level data. Districts have been using individual student results for the past several weeks to help guide instructional decisions for students. ISBE does not yet have any individual school or district data to report as districts are still partaking in the data clean-up process.”

7. PARCC Data in PearsonAccessnext (PAN) and Individual Student Report (ISR) Delivery
PDF versions of the reports listed below are posted in PAN. These reports are available under “Published Reports.”  School staff must have the “Published Reports Role” to access the reports.
Individual Student Reports (ISRs)
Student Roster Reports
District Summary of Schools Report
One copy of a student’s ISR for each content area was printed and began shipping (to districts and schools) from Pearson earlier than anticipated on August 17.

8. PARCC Summary Files in PearsonAccessnext (PAN)
PARCC School and District Summary files are available as well, downloadable in Excel format
Field Definitions document is under “Support” and “Documentation” (type “summary” and click “Search” to find this)

9. PARCC Data in PearsonAccessnext (PAN)
Only PAN users with the “Published Reports” role may access the District Summary of Schools Report, Student Roster Report, Individual Student Report (ISR), and Summary files in PAN. Contact your District Superintendent to assign this role to you if needed.
Contact Pearson Support at for assistance navigating PAN to access reports (if you have the “Published Reports” role).
Contact the ISBE Assessment Division at if you have general questions about student testing.

10. PARCC Score Report Interpretation Guides (Posted under “Announcements”

11. 2016-17 Testing ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)

12. State ISA Test Window Opens Closes
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Closes
Friday, April 28, 2017
ISBE will collect school level test windows via the ISBE Import Wizard / new rostering tool created this past ISA cycle.

13. 2016-17 Testing State-Funded SAT

14. State-Funded SAT Information
On July 11, ISBE announced SAT will replace PARCC at the high school level
See
All grade 11 students (unless they take DLM-AA)
Initial Test Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Makeup Test Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Paper/Pencil format in spring 2017
Does include an essay

15. State-Funded SAT Information
More details will be communicated via this website:
Information about workshops is now posted.

16. PARCC, DLM-AA, and ACCESS for ELLs Test Windows for 2016-17

17. PARCC and DLM-AA Test Windows for 2016-17
PARCC will be administered in ELA/L and mathematics to students in grades 3-8.
PARCC Test Window: March 6 - April 28, 2017 (Schools choose up to 30 consecutive school days-to be identified via SIS.)
DLM-AA will be administered in ELA and mathematics to students in grades 3-8 and 11 and in science only to students in grades 5, 8, and 11.
DLM-AA Test Window: March 6 - April 28, 2017 Data lockdown on February 6, 2017

18. ACCESS for ELLs Test Window for 2016-17
ACCESS for ELLs will be administered in speaking, listening reading, and writing to students in grades K-12.
ACCESS for ELLs Test Window: January 9 - February 10, 2017 (Waiver window available-identified in SIS)
ACCESS Waiver Schedules for
January 16 - February 17, 2017
January 23 - February 24, 2017

19. Update: PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual (Fifth Edition)
Posted under “Announcements”

20. Student Information System (SIS)
Fall Enrollments are due October 14, 2016
Upcoming SIS Webinar Title: SIS Planning for School Year 2017 Webinar Date: Thursday, Sept. 8, Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Link:

21. Updates to PAN and TestNav
August 12th Pearson rolled out a series of significant updates.
These changes will be in place when you access either PearsonAccessnext or TestNav after Monday, August 15.
Included is a new version of Proctor Caching.

22. PearsonAccessnext
Student Enrollment limited to one Organization at a time
New transfer request system
“Prepare” Test Sessions
A new step in working with sessions
Removes the 250 student per session limit
Assigns forms to students – Critical that all accommodations are assigned before you “Prepare” sessions
Allows for “Start” and “Stop” all sessions
Default file extension “CSV” for File Import/Export

23. TestNav 8.7 New apps for all devices
Android, Chromebooks, Desktop, iPads
Beginning Sept. 1 the Practice Test format will mirror operational test
Securely in Training Site (Infrastructure Trials)
Non-Secure Practice Test and Tutorials will support Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge web browsers
Blacklist applications
Chrome OS touchscreen support
Windows touchscreen via TestNav Desktop App

24. iOS TestNav App 8.7 Significant changes for iPad users
Automatic Assessment Configuration (AAC)
New feature of iOS (app enables all security)
Eliminates/Prohibits the need for
Apple Configurator via USB
Apple Profile Manager
Autonomous Single App Mode
Guided Access Mode
Enable Microphone Permission – one time
Initial setup MUST grant TestNav microphone permission
Setting persists for other users

25. Proctor Caching
New version of Proctor Caching eliminates the “Java” dependency for security
Now allows Chrome browser to be used to cache and manage your content
The update is required to deliver the PARCC tests for Spring 2017
No additional update anticipated prior to Spring 2017 PARCC testing

26. Future Releases – PAN & TestNav
There will be a “December” release/update for both PAN and TestNav
These will be the final versions for Spring 2017 PARCC testing
What are your plans for Infrastructure Trials, training and secure practice prior to Jan 1?
When will you prepare for Spring Testing?

27. Current Version Numbers

28. ISBE Assessment Office
Contacts
ISBE Assessment Office
PARCC Support Center
DLM Support Center
SIS Helpdesk
(option 3)
LTC (Learning Technology Center)
ltcillinois.org
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