1. End-of-Course Assessments College Readiness Career Readiness
High School
End-of-Course Assessments
College Readiness
Career Readiness

2. K-PREP End-of-Course ACT QualityCore®
English II
Biology
Algebra II
U.S. History

3. End-of-Course Overview
4 EOC Assessments
English II
Algebra II
Biology
U.S. History
Courses are part of State Graduation Requirements
Included in Accountability
Administered throughout the year as students complete coursework
Include curriculum and instruction support materials
End-of-Course assessments, or EOCs, are tests given to public high school students when they complete a course to assess their knowledge of important course concepts.
These four courses were chosen since they are part of state graduation requirements for all students. Students are tested once at the completion of all coursework. School staff will determine when the student is at the end of the course. If a student is enrolled in one of the four EOC assessed courses at a traditional high school, typically the EOC assessment is given during the last few weeks of their enrollment in the course. Students enrolled in online, alternative or credit-recovery programs, work with their instructor to schedule the EOC as soon as possible following completion of the course work.
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4. Test Details MC1 Break MC2 Session Type Questions Time MC1: 35-38 MC
Paper Booklet Testing (PBT) or Computer-based Testing (CBT)
35-38 MC
45 minutes
MC2:
To receive a score, students must complete both sessions.
Scale Score = MC1 + MC2 = Accountability
The EOC assessment is comprised of two multiple choice sessions. Students have 45 minutes to complete each session.
MC1 and MC2 must be completed in order, with a small break between the two sessions.
Schools may schedule multiple content tests on the same day, but each content area must be completed in 1 day
Students must complete both sessions to receive a score; and both sessions must completed in one day.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
MC1/MC2 is a part of accountability.
CR is no longer a part of school and district accountability, but KDE strongly suggests that the school makes the Constructed Response created by the school or district a part of the student grade.
Constructed Response administered locally will render more instructional value.
Students, parents, teachers have student work to score and analyze.
Teachers can identify strengths and weaknesses in student writing.
Instruction can be based on current data.
CR items are available in CIITS.
Note: A minute break is allowed between test sessions.
MC1
Break
MC2
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5. K-PREP END-OF-COURSE (EOC)
Performance Level Score Cuts
K-PREP END-OF-COURSE (EOC)
Grades 9-12
QualityCore®
Subject
Novice
Apprentice
Proficient
Distinguished
English II
Algebra II
Biology
U.S. History
Performance Levels or NAPD levels are a part of Kentucky’s accountability system. The original cuts were set based upon national data but were revised in to add Kentucky student scores to the equation.
The accountability cuts remain the same as last year.
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6. 20% A B C D F 154 148 147 STATE-REQUIRED END-OF-COURSE EXAMS
RECOMMENDED LINK TO CLASSROOM LETTER GRADES
Subject A B C D F
CPE-linked College Readiness Benchmark
English II
154
Algebra II
148
Biology
U.S. History
147
20%
The 4 state-administered EOC exams are linked to courses that are required for graduation.
Because of that, the KBE has recommended that the EOC test results be used as 20% of a student’s final grade in the course.
Regulation requires each school district including EOC test results at less than 20% report to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) the percentage used and provide justification for the decision.
The KDE recommended link between EOC scale scores and course letter grade is outlined in the table. You see that the minimum score required for a B is also the CPE benchmark for demonstrating College Readiness.
Early graduates with an intent form have to meet the CPE benchmarks.
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7. June 1, 2017 June 16, 2017 (KDE Deadline) June 30, 2017
Last day ACT will ship paper testing material
June 16, (KDE Deadline)
Last day to complete paper testing
June 30, 2017
Last day ACT will process completed paper exams
July 14, (KDE Deadline)
Last day for computer-based testing
July 30, (ACT)
Final online test day
July 31, 2017 (ACT)
Final online testing shut down
ACT is retiring the QualityCore EOC assessments in The assessments will be available through the school year and for a portion of the summer through the KDE contract. 
Key Dates:
Paper Test Delivery
Last day ACT will ship paper testing material – June 1, 2017
Last day to complete paper testing – June 16, 2017 (KDE Deadline)
Last day ACT will process completed paper exams – June 30, 2017
Online Test Delivery
Last day for computer-based testing – July 14, 2017 (KDE Deadline)
After the final test dates, data extracts of the results will be available to users by request from August 1 to December 29, 2017.
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8. Choose 10 consecutive days within the larger window for testing.
EOC Windows
Window
Administration Dates ( ) #1
August 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 #2
April 3, 2017-June 16, 2017-Paper/Pencil
April 3, July 14, 2017-Online
EOC training may be accessed at:
You can schedule your 10 consecutive day window during either larger window; however, your 10 day window can not “overlap” or span across the two larger windows.
Choose 10 consecutive days within the larger window for testing.
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9. Traditional vs. Non-Traditional
KDE Window
10 Consecutive Day Window
Districts or schools may choose 10 consecutive days within each semester, trimester or yearlong course within the larger state window.
Schools must administer the assessments only within the test window selected.
Schools may schedule multiple content tests on the same day.
Alternative Schools
with only
Non-Traditional Courses
Schools with both Traditional
and
Non-Traditional Courses
High Schools with only Traditional Courses
High Schools with only Traditional Courses: Use school’s 10-day window.
A flexible process has been established for students completing courses in non-traditional settings.  Alternative Schools with only Non-Traditional Courses may test at any time during the KDE established window. Schools with both Traditional and Non-Traditional Courses: Use both school’s 10-day and State’s established window.
Materials are shipped as students complete tests.
In every scenario, each content area must be completed in 1 day.
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10. Students are Tested at the END of Instruction
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Student passes Semester 1
Student passes Trimester 1
Student passes Semester 2
Student fails Semester 2
Student fails Trimester 2
Student takes exam
Student retakes Semester 2
Student passes Trimester 3
Student retakes Trimester 2
The end of instruction will be determined by the school’s configuration as well the student’s performance.
For state accountability purposes, students are only expected to take the four EOCs one time each throughout their high school career. If a student is repeating a course, the student only needs to take the EOC if he/she did not take it at the completion of the first course.
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11. English Learners
First year EL students enrolled in a U.S. school are exempt from accountability. Students are required to take the Algebra II and Biology for federal participation rate. Second year or more EL students fully participate.
Accommodations are available for students with a Program Services Plan (PSP).
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12. Grade 8 Students
Grade 8 students receiving high school credit for EOC courses must take the associated EOC exam.
These grade 8 EOC student scores are “banked” and will follow the course credit to the high school.
A student’s grade 8 EOC score will be included in accountability reporting of the high school in which the student is enrolled for a full academic year in grade 9 (i.e., enrollment for any 100 instructional days).
The logic of this approach is that the receiving high school is accepting the EOC coursework as a graduation requirement; therefore, the EOC test score should follow the course credit to the high school. This process continues to encourage strong accelerated programs in the middle school.
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13. Early Graduates and EOC Exams
SB 61 (2013)
Accelerated
SB 97 (2013)
Early Graduates must
Have four EOC exams or approved non-participations
Meet EOC proficiency benchmarks
Students not meeting the benchmark may appeal to the Superintendent on the grounds of extenuating circumstances.
The Early Graduation regulation is a result of Senate Bill 61 (2013) and is a companion to Senate Bill 97 (2013). To summarize the regulation, beginning in , Early Graduation will be possible for students who intend to move on an accelerated timeline through high school and graduate college ready before the typical four years of high school or age 18.
Early graduation is a deliberate pathway for students who wish to move from secondary to postsecondary education when ready, receive a diploma from the district, and be eligible for acceptance into postsecondary education. To graduate early, candidates must meet minimum proficiency benchmarks for the four End-of-Course (EOC) exams required for state accountability (154 in English II, 148 in Algebra II, 154 in Biology, and 147 in U.S. History) and meet CPE benchmarks for the college readiness exam.
Students who have an approved Early Graduation Intent Form and are flagged in IC may appeal to retake the EOC exam once. Districts may determine that an extraordinary circumstance prohibited an otherwise exceptional student from obtaining benchmarks. For example, if an early graduation candidate successfully passes a course but does not meet EOC benchmark, the student may appeal to the superintendent or designee to retake the EOC exam on grounds of the extenuating circumstances. The DAC should keep the documentation for the retake on file. There is a sample policy and a sample retake application in the ACT DAC/BAC manual, pages 50-51,
Algebra II – 148
U.S. History – 147
English II – 154
Biology– 154
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14. Graduates Without All 4 EOCs
Districts can use the EOC Early Warning Report within IC for a list of students missing EOC scores or with a non-participation to assist with roster cleanup.
When spring testing rosters open in late April, accountability rosters for graduates will contain students with and without EOC exam scores.
Districts will be able to file non-participations in SDRR during spring rosters
All students should be tested or have a valid non-participation; the accountable school will receive the lowest test score for missing exams.
Will the EOC Early Warning Report be used for accountability? No. This report is meant to be a tool, NOT final authority for accountability.
Students transferred into a district with credit for an EOC course.  Will they be required to take an EOC exam if they did not take the course in Kentucky? No.  A student who transfers from a private, out-of-state (or country) school with credit in the course, does not take the EOC assessment in that content area(s).
When will school/district staff be able to apply for non-participation (exemption) status for students who were not tested in prior years? In the spring, there will be a non-participation (exemption) in the Student Data Review and Rosters (SDRR) application. OAA plans to add students without EOC scores to accountability rosters in SDRR and include additional non-participation reasons (i.e., took course out-of-state).
When was staff made aware of seniors being included in accountability that haven’t taken an EOC?  Beginning in the first year of EOC in Kentucky, , it was announced. It is in the Frequently Asked Questions in 2011 and it has been in every ACT DAC/BAC Manual since.
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15. EOC Test Details
End-of-Course

16. EOC Data Extracts February 8 February 22 April 3 April 19
Deadline for Schools to Have IC Updated
Date Student Accounts Will Be in the PACMET System
February 8
February 22
April 3
April 19
Any students enrolled after these efforts will need to be created or moved by the school.
Middle school students taking these courses for high school credit will not be pulled in this extract. They will also need to be added at the school level.
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17. Computer-based Testing
Testing Options
Paper Booklet Testing
Computer-based Testing
Combination of Paper and Computer Testing at the Same Site
ALL students must be tested at the same time, in the same content area.
Multiple testing sessions can be utilized in a single day.
Students must complete both MC sections using the same mode (PBT or CBT).
Score Returns: 5 business days from ACT receipt
Score Returns: 5 minutes
The first CBT must begin at the same time as the paper-based test.
*Incorrect packaging of return materials could result in delay of score returns.
ACT offers a few different options for EOC assessments.
Schools may test with paper booklets or used CBT or they may choose to use a combination of PBT/CBT.
Schools using a combination approach must use same mode for both MC sessions.
Each school decides whether to test with computer or paper-pencil based on their available resources and timelines.
Regardless of which option is used, all sessions will need to be timed by the test administrator.
Your score turn around time could be affected by incorrect packaging of return materials.
All sessions are timed by the test administrator.
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18. EOC Materials Computer-based Paper-based Prohibited: Allowed:
Notes
Foreign language or English dictionary
Electronic devices and cell phones
Allowed:
Scratch Paper-Please collect and destroy securely.
Calculators (Algebra II)
Reference Sheets (Algebra II)
Prohibited:
Scratch paper
Highlighters
Notes
Foreign language or English dictionary
Electronic devices and cell phones
Allowed:
Scratch work is to be done in the test booklet.
Calculators (Algebra II)
Reference Sheets (Algebra II)
Some schools choose to test all seniors with CBT, so that the scores are returned prior to the end of school. The rest of the students test paper/pencil.
The QualityCore End-of-Course assessments are an ACT product, so students must abide by the ACT Calculator Policy.
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19. Accommodated Testing Materials
Paper Only
Paper and Computer
Extended Time
Paraphrasing
Manipulatives
Behavior Modification
Interpreter (sign language)
R = Reader
A = Audio
B = Braille
LP = Large Print
Scribe
Special needs students may take paper based format while the rest of the population takes computer-based test.
Applies to students with IEP, 504 Plan or PSP
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20. Paper Test Materials Test Supervisor’s Manual Pre-filled School Header
One document per Test Supervisor
One document per student per test
Test Supervisor’s Manual
Pre-filled School Header
Pre-filled Group Header
Test booklet pre-printed with student name, teacher name, test roster name
Answer sheet pre-filled with student information
Answer sheet bound as perforated sheet into test booklet
Reference Sheet for Algebra II bound as perforated sheet into test booklet
You must complete all tasks in the automated system 31+ days prior to testing to generate an automated order.
Automated orders are the only way to get preprinted standard and accommodated test materials.
Each automated order will include a 10% overage of non-preprinted materials for each course.
If you need to order paper-based test materials 30 days or less prior to testing, you will need to call ACT QualityCore Customer Support.
All orders will be shipped to the DAC at the district shipping address.
For each testing window, there are typically 3 shipments sent:
Preprinted booklet order for each class roster
Preprinted accommodations booklets
Reader scripts, audio cd’s, large print, Braille
Each box will be labeled with (NEW!):
School name
Order number (for example: 938)
Total number of boxes per order and which box number it is (for example: 1 out of 4)
You will know you have a complete order when you have all boxes for that particular order number.
You will know you have all materials that will be shipped to you when you have all the boxes for each of the 3 different orders.
When materials arrive, remember to keep original boxes for return shipping.
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21. Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
Review support documents
Best Practices
QualityCore Testing Helpful Hints
Online User Guide from ACT Resources website
Increase number of proctors in the room for
Better monitoring
Quicker starting of tests
Test Security
Scheduling:
Multiple testing sessions can be utilized in a single day.
Note: A minute break is allowed between test sessions.
Policy: The first computer-based test must begin at the same time as the paper based test.
Please ensure that you follow all steps in the Technology Guides or you will encounter testing problems with Computer-Based Testing.
These steps include checking compatibility and installing and testing the Secure Web Browser on all computers.
There is no built-in timer on the CBT. An administrator must time the sessions. For this and other reasons, we strongly recommend having more than one proctor for CBT.
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22. Returning Paper Materials
Keep the original materials sent:
Packing list
Boxes
Pre-printed shipping labels for return on boxes
Answer documents ship separately from other used test materials
Faster score processing!
A few items of note:
Follow the detailed instructions for packing found in the Administration Manual.
Keep the original materials including the boxes and packing lists.
Remember that answer documents ship separately from other used test materials.
NEW this year: Extra school headers are provided, making it possible to return ship test materials in more than one shipment.
For example, you can ship back Algebra 2 tests before students have tested in English 10.
Administration Manual at:
View section: Returning Test Materials
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Again the Administration Manual details exactly what is needed, but here is a picture that shows you how to pack the answer documents with the school and group headers along with the answer documents.
All used answer documents are packed in the white ACT scoring service envelopes. The envelopes are then placed in a single Return Used Answer Document (RUAD) box. Up to three envelopes can be placed in each RUAD box. Attach a pre-addressed shipping label to the box(es) for returning used answer documents.
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The other materials, including used test booklets and manuals, will be returned in the original boxes.
NEW this year: There is only ONE return address for shipping.
UPS is the shipping carrier. Schools and districts are responsible for scheduling pickups.
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25. Reminders Seating Chart Group Individual Accommodations IEP PSP
504 Plan (Not in SDRR)
Accountability
100 Day Rule (Based on summative window)
Materials Ordering
Seating Chart
Group
Individual
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Accommodations available based on the student’s current Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan or PSP.
KDE doesn’t collect the accommodations for students who have a 504 Plan in SDRR. If schools want to include which 504 accommodations were used, then record in annotations.
100 DAY RULE:
Students must be enrolled in the school 100 days for the EOC to be accountable to the school. This is based on the district’s accountability date (the summative test window in the last 14 days of the district’s instructional calendar).
ORDER MATERIALS ONLINE:
Order EOC test materials through the QualityCore® online system.
Special test materials (i.e., Braille, large-print, audio CD and reader’s scripts) ordered by calling ACT Support at no later than 4 weeks prior to testing.
10% overage of materials automatically sent by ACT
SEATING CHART:
Seating charts are required; all students and adults in the testing room must be included on the seating chart.
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26. Student Data Review and Rosters (SDRR)
Non-participation area for EOCs may be entered in SDRR throughout the year
School will manually add student to SDRR for non-participations prior to spring rosters being loaded by KDE
For assistance, use I Need Help button in SDRR
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27. Resources KDE Website Kentucky ACT QualityCore Website
ACT Test Security
Trainings
Resources
A variety of helpful information can be found on the websites listed on this slide including:
Information related to implementation training and professional development
Accommodated testing materials order form and instructions for testing students with accommodations
Test manuals
Access to online training presentations and helpful hints documents
Test materials tracking information
If you wish to submit a test security related issue to ACT, please navigate to the Test Security link on this page.
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28. Contacting QualityCore Support – Best Practices
Technical Support: Have the school or district technology support person available
Setup questions: Call when able to access the admin system at the same time
Note the case number and support agent’s name when speaking on the phone
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29. Contact Information
OAA Division of Assessment Support
ACT QualityCore Customer Support
Assessment Support
Phone:
(502)
Technical/Setup Support
Phone:
(866)
Option 2
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30. College/Career Readiness
The ACT
ASVAB
ACT Compass
ACT WorkKeys
KYOTE
KOSSA
Industry Certificates

31. College/Career Readiness Rate
College & Career Ready
Career Ready
College Ready
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32. Opportunities to Demonstrate College Readiness
The ACT – Junior year (required)
Compass or KYOTE – Senior year (optional)
The assigned grade level shall determine the state tests to administer KAR 5:240
What If… Student doing credit recovery jumps from grade 10 to grade 12 this year. How does this student demonstrate college readiness?
It is the school’s responsibility to provide opportunities for their graduates to demonstrate readiness. Students who miss the ACT during their junior year (and have not met readiness on a national test) are given the opportunity to take the Compass or KYOTE in their Senior year.
What If…
A student doing credit recovery jumps from grade 10 to grade 12 and will graduate this year. How will this student demonstrate college readiness? By taking the Compass or KYOTE placement assessment.
A grade 11 student moves into my school after ACT testing is finished. How does this student demonstrate college readiness? By taking the Compass or KYOTE when this student is enrolled in grade 12.
A senior moves into my school from out of state. How does this student demonstrate college readiness? By taking the Compass or KYOTE.
Compass or KYOTE
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33. College Ready CPE Benchmarks
College Entrance Exam
College Placement Tests
The ACT
Reading = 20
English = 18
Mathematics = 19
ACT Compass
Reading = 85
English (Writing Skills) = 74
Mathematics (Algebra) = 36
KYOTE
College Ready Math= 22
College Algebra = 14
English (Writing) = 6
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34. College/Career Readiness Rate
Based on Graduates (students with G-Codes in IC)
Includes best score on English, Mathematics and Reading from all The ACT State and National Administrations in Kentucky
Data reviewed by schools and districts prior to fall report
Schools and districts are expected to help graduates or completers, which are all students with G-Codes, achieve College and Career Readiness. This expectation shows up in the accountability system in the College and Career Readiness Rate (CCRR). The deadline to enter G-Codes in IC is July 31.
If the student is currently not a grade 11 student, school staff continue to be responsible for the student’s readiness, regardless of whether or not the student takes the ACT state administration. Students must achieve readiness by June 30 of the year the student graduates or completes the high school program.
Multiple ways to demonstrate college readiness include the ACT (state or national), or the COMPASS and KYOTE placement exams. It is to the student’s benefit to take the state ACT administration since the ACT is the test used for college admission.
Note:
KDE receives a file with Kentucky student data from Kentucky national ACT administrations to include in the CCRR.
Students testing after June 30, 2016, will be a part of the accountability system, since the testing calendar is from July 1 – June 30.
Grade 14 student- Alternate K-PREP- A graduation code may not be assigned until a student ages out at 21 or chooses to exit the program. Once a graduation code has been assigned the college/career readiness component is no longer available. The students will become a part of accountability.
Must meet CPE’s ACT Benchmarks
Use Student Name from IC
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35. Early Graduates and CCR
Approved Early Graduation Intent Form
May take the ACT assessment once, with state testing
No 100-Day Acct.
Cohort counts the year assigned to Grade 9 (banked)
The Early Graduation regulation is a result of Senate Bill 61 (2013) and is a companion to Senate Bill 97 (2013). To summarize the regulation, beginning in , Early Graduation will be possible for students who intend to move on an accelerated timeline through high school and graduate college ready before the typical four years of high school or age 18.
Students who have an approved Early Graduation Intent Form may take the ACT prior to their junior year. Early graduate candidates may only take the ACT assessment once for state testing. ACT Test Coordinators are encouraged to work in conjunction with the student and guidance counselor to provide guidance to the student on when is the best time to take the ACT. Early Graduates may take the ACT at any point and pay for the assessment themselves. ACT scores should be send to the high school for verification.
Early graduates will count positive for the cohort year they were assigned to based upon grade 9 date. So an early graduate will be banked for a year and count positive with their regular fourth year graduating class. 
Additional Resources,
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36. Early Graduation Students who are:
Graduating in 3 academic years or less
On file in the district to graduate early with a signed intent form
Flagged in Infinite Campus as an Early Graduate
Will count in school's accountability calculation; no 100 day rule applies
If a student in the EG program attends a school less than 100 days, the accountability goes to the graduating school; however, the 100 day rule will always override the graduating school.
Even if the student graduates in December and doesn’t have 100 days; the student counts in the school’s accountability calculation.
The Early Graduation regulation is a result of Senate Bill 61 (2013) and is a companion to Senate Bill 97 (2013). To summarize the regulation, beginning in , Early Graduation will be possible for students who intend to move on an accelerated timeline through high school and graduate college ready before the typical four years of high school or age 18.
Students who have an approved Early Graduation Intent Form may take the ACT prior to their junior year. Early graduate candidates may only take the ACT assessment once for state testing. ACT Test Coordinators are encouraged to work in conjunction with the student and guidance counselor to provide guidance to the student on when is the best time to take the ACT. Early Graduates may take the ACT at any point and pay for the assessment themselves. ACT scores should be send to the high school for verification.
Early graduates will count positive for the cohort year they were assigned to based upon grade 9 date. So an early graduate will be banked for a year and count positive with their regular fourth year graduating class. 
Additional Resources,
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37. ACT Benchmarks (Effective August 2013)
ACT Reports
ACT Reports will be based on ACT’s benchmarks.
Reports from ACT will not match reports from KDE, since the reports are based upon different benchmarks.
Subject
KDE Benchmarks
ACT Benchmarks (Effective August 2013)
English 18
Mathematics 19 22
Reading 20
Science -- 23
ACT Reports will be based on ACT’s new benchmarks. In August 2013, ACT, Inc. changed their benchmarks.
Percentage meeting benchmark will not be comparable to the previous year in reading and science.
ACT’s benchmark changes are as follows:
English remains the same
18 – 18
Mathematics remains the same
22 – 22
Reading increased by one point
21 – 22
Science decreased by one point
24 – 23
Upon graduation, the ACT score results are included in accountability to demonstrate college and career readiness (CCR).
Students must be enrolled in the school for 100 days for ACT scores to be accountable to the school. The 100 days will be based on the district accountability date (i.e. the first day of the five-day summative test window in the last 14 days of the district’s instructional calendar.
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38. DAC Responsibilities/Reporting
DAC is responsible in SDRR for
completing official state roster.
working with Test Supervisor to record non-participation (i.e., who did not test and why).
printing copies and/or saving the roster electronically.
Reporting
Student reports will be sent directly to student’s home (3-8 weeks).
High Schools will receive:
School reports in late July to high school principals.
Labels for transcripts will be sent to the high school counselor 3-8 weeks after testing.
DAC will receive all district reports from The ACT in late July.
For additional details see the ACT DAC Guide.
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39. ACT Compass

40. ACT Compass Results Dec. 31 Nov. 30 June 15 2016
Compass Closed Permanently
Dec. 31
Last Testing Day for Compass
Nov. 30
KDE Compass Closed
June 15
ACT Compass Results
2016
If college placement results are used for college readiness in , then Compass and KYOTE scores will be accepted.
Not offered by KDE this year, but was administered at Post-Secondary Institution until Dec. 31, 2016
Keep printed copy of score report from college to enter score into SDRR in Spring 2017 for CCR.
No electronic results access in 2017
Compass permanently closed on Dec. 31, 2016 for all students, last time to receive score reports
With input from the public and a variety of shareholder groups, Kentucky is in the process of developing a new accountability system that will align with both state and federal law. Passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has provided this opportunity to transition to a new accountability model. The new system is due to be in place by the beginning of the school year.
School year is one of transition. Our state could model some of the new pieces currently under discussion, continue to include some of the current measures or slightly change current measures. These and many other components must be decided before accountability for is determined.
It is premature to announce what measures will be included in the new accountability model. However, there are high school seniors that have ACT Compass scores. If college placement exam scores are included in accountability, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will accept Compass results for students graduating in
KDE closed the state Compass testing program for grade 12 students on June 15, Some colleges and universities continued to offer Compass through November ACT permanently closed Compass in December 2016.
Schools will need to keep a printed copy of the score results to enter into the Student Data Review and Rosters (SDRR) application in the spring for college readiness, since there will be no other way to access the results.
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41. KYOTE https://www.kyote.org/mc/kyoteDefault.aspx
The writing coordinator is Janet O'Connell and her address is
Last day for Writing Exam administration is May 5
KYOTE User Guide v 15 has been updated on the web site (
KYOTE Training PowerPoints have been updated on the web site. (

42. KYOTE
Kentucky Online Testing placement exams for grade 12 students who have not met the CPE ACT benchmarks in English, reading or mathematics.
Trainings were available in August.
Program details are available from the user manual and the training sessions.
Irregularity Report Spreadsheet
KDE Calculator Policy is in effect for KYOTE.
Different from Compass placement exam in the Mathematics area.
Students who score 19 or above on the ACT are considered to be college ready. Students who score between have the choice to take or not take the college Algebra exam. Students whose planned major does not require college Algebra may decide not to take the KYOTE College Algebra exam. Students who will need to take a college Algebra class will want to take the KYOTE College Algebra exam.
KDE KYOTE page contains links to the user manual and the KYOTE website.
The KYOTE page at KDE also contains the Irregularity Report Spreadsheet. It is used the same way for Compass – to report to KDE what happened while a student was testing online and why this student has more than one score.
Please encourage teachers to use the SSIDs when creating student accounts. It helps with matching the student with scores.
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43. KYOTE Scores
The week of January 17, KYOTE scores from July through December 2016 were published in Infinite Campus (IC).
After this date, KYOTE results will be loaded monthly into IC.
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44. Test Frequency Following an Intervention
College Math
2 or 3 Submitted Tests
1 Test per Semester or Trimester
1 Optional Pre-Test
Reading & Writing
2-3 Submitted Reading Tests
Once per Semester or Trimester
Once per Writing Test Window
August 8-December 2
January 2-May 5
KYOTE User Guide
IX. Testing Frequency Policy
High school seniors can take the college readiness math exam (college algebra exam) only once (one submission) each semester or trimester in which they are in a transitional course or some other kind of targeted intervention. There are only two exceptions:
The exam can be taken once (one submission) as an optional pre-test early in the semester (or trimester) and then once (one submission) again following a targeted intervention of at least two months.
Students who score within two points of passing (20 or 21 on the college readiness math exam; 12 or 13 on the college algebra exam) following a targeted intervention can retake the exam once (one submission) within one week. Only one such retake is permitted.
High school seniors can take the reading exam only once (one submission) at the end of each semester or trimester in which they are in a transitional course or some other kind of targeted intervention.
This policy also applies to the writing exam.
A high school must have at least one certified scorer on staff in order to participate in the writing exam. t essays are distributed to certified scorers at other high schools to be scored.
Writing exams of students at a high school without a certified scorer on staff will not be graded.
KYOTE Scoring Coordinator, Janet O’Connell, will contact schools if students submit exams at a school without a certified scorer.
Districts need to provide an intervention to students before administering the KYOTE assessment.
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45. KYOTE Writing Exam Ends May 5 kyotewritinghelp@ky.gov
KYOTE Certified Writing Scorer required at each school administering the writing exam.
Essays are scored by other high school’s certified scorers.
Writing exams are not graded for schools without a certified scorer.
Scorers are responsible for scoring assigned exams in a timely manner.
KYOTE Scoring Coordinator, Janet O’Connell, will contact schools if students submit exams at a school without a certified scorer.
A high school must have at least one certified scorer on staff in order to participate in the writing exam.
Student exams are distributed to certified scorers at other high schools to be scored.
Writing exams of students at a high school without a certified scorer on staff will not be graded.
Scorers are responsible for scoring assigned exams in a timely manner.
KYOTE Scoring Coordinator, Janet O’Connell, will contact schools if students submit exams at a school without a certified scorer.
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46. Writing Scorers
Scorers will be notified of exams to score via from
If you have not received a notification, please check the Junk and Clutter folders
To keep these from landing in the Junk folder, right-click on the and mark as Not Junk.
For additional questions regarding how to keep or remove a message from being placed into the Junk or Clutter folders, please contact your local technical staff for assistance.
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47. KYOTE Teacher Tutorials
Log into the KYOTE system as a Teacher to see the announcements and tutorials.
An extensive upgrade of the KYOTE instructor interface ( the page that opens first for instructor accounts) has occurred. Within the new interface there is a Tutorials tab which has two shorter writing tutorials for the high school exam and one on scheduling and taking writing exams. A new KYOTEWRITE tutorial will be added to the group soon.
Instructions for the KYOTEWRITE is available in the materials for the DAC Meetings.
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48. KYOTE Scorer Materials
Select the "Kyote Scorer Practice" and press "Start the Practice Exam" to see in a place where all of the writing scorer materials are in a menu (around 19 items). These include items that people can score themselves to see if their scores match the experts. The materials also include detailed analysis of each of those examples with explanations of how they were scored with reference to the rubric.
There is a "printer friendly" text option which allows the resources to be printed.
Login with Instructor Account to access and print materials
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49. Placement Class Co-Owners
The creator/owner of the class must assign the DAC or designee the rights to each class created at the school.
Why do this?
If the main person in charge of KYOTE leaves, someone else has access to the classes.
More details coming in the updated KYOTE User Manual expected in spring 2017.
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50. Chromebooks may be used on all KYOTE exams.
Getting Started
The People
The Policies
Writing Exam
Training Materials
Firefox Recommended Browser
KYOTE User Guide
Create Teacher Accounts
Create Student Accounts
Setup & Administer Tests
KYOTE System
Updates coming Summer 2017
Chromebooks may be used on all KYOTE exams.
Chromebook compatibility was added in December 2016; due to requests from many schools with 1:1 programs using Chromebooks.
KDE KYOTE page for Trainings:
KYOTE System:
V. Preparing Computers for Placement Testing
The recommended browsers are:
Mozilla Firefox 6.01 or later for either Windows or Macs. No plugins are necessary when using these browsers. The latest version of Firefox can be downloaded from
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or later for Windows, not including The latest version can be downloaded from In order to administer the mathematics exams, the Design Science MathPlayer should be downloaded from
Warning: Using non-recommended browsers can cause mathematical expressions to be improperly displayed, resulting in incoherent questions, missing answer choices and no correct answer choice. This problem most often occurs when using Internet Explorer without installing MathPlayer.
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51. Accommodations No Special Forms Untimed Current Plan Large-Print
Braille
Must complete exam in single session
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
504 Plan
Program Services Plan (PSP)
Accommodations for students with special needs will be the same for KYOTE testing as for ACT Compass testing:
Students with a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, or Program Services Plan (PSP) may be tested using their specific accommodations. To be considered current, the diagnosis should have been made or reconfirmed within the last three years.
There are no large-print, Braille, or special forms for the KYOTE exams.
KYOTE exam sessions can be scheduled of sufficient length to accommodate these students, but they must complete an exam during a single testing session.
All staff administering a KYOTE exam to students receiving accommodations must be trained on the Inclusion of Special Populations in the State-Required Assessment and Accountability Programs (703 KAR 5:070).
See the KDE site or call for additional information
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52. KYOTE Reading and Writing Exams
Continue to have updates
Additional reading and writing prompts and passages will be available in Spring 2017
Additional resources available from the standalone KYOTEWrite system and the Tutorials area
More resources should become available through the KYOTE site and from KDE.
KYOTEWrite is a standalone practice writing system. See KYOTEWrite document for setup.
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53. KYOTE Contacts (859) 572-5332 newman@nku.edu (859) 257-6798
Steve Newman
(859)
Paul Eakin
(859)
Janet O’Connell
Resources for KYOTE can be found on the KDE website
Please review the policies and the people trainings.
KYOTE Writing Coordinator Janet O’Connell assigns writing exams to certified scorers and oversees the scoring process. Any questions about the administration or scoring of writing exams should be directed to her.
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54. College/Career Readiness
The ACT
ASVAB
ACT Compass
ACT WorkKeys
KYOTE
KOSSA
Industry Certificates
Please see

55. College/Career Readiness Rate
College & Career Ready
Career Ready
College Ready
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56. Opportunities to Demonstrate Career Readiness
Career Measures – Throughout high school
Career academic (ASVAB or WorkKeys)
Career technical (KOSSA or Industry certificates)
While the tests are optional, students must have these measures to be CCR.
Unless CTE Preparatory Student; ASVAB, WorkKeys, KOSSA and Industry Certificates do not increase your CCR.
It is the school’s responsibility to provide opportunities for their graduates to demonstrate readiness. Students who miss the ACT during their junior year (and have not met readiness on a national test) are given the opportunity to take the COMPASS or KYOTE in their Senior year. Career measures can be attained throughout student’s high school career.
KOSSA
Senior preparatory students are the target group for the KOSSA.  Some students will reach preparatory status prior to the senior year and may take the KOSSA once they reach preparatory status.  The scores carry forward and are reported when that student is a senior.  KDE does not have KOSSA developed for all program areas.  Refer to the Valid KOSSA and Industry Certifications for College/Career Readiness list available on the KOSSA webpage for details. KDE continues to develop new areas and piloted two new areas in the spring (2016).
If a preparatory student takes the assessment before the senior year and does not pass the assessment, they are able to take it again the following year.  There is only one testing window (February 1 – March 31) per year. Schools must identify a consecutive two-week KOSSA testing window during the February 1 – March 31. Students must test during their school’s KOSSA testing window.
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57. Preparatory Students
Student who has completed two career and technical education credits in a preparatory program and is enrolled in the third credit course(s) in the same career pathway.
Where can I see if the student is Preparatory?
TEDS is the authoritative source for preparatory status and all career readiness data.
What If…
A student is enrolled in welding for 2 credits and changes to nursing for another credit. Is this student considered a Preparatory Student? No. Student must be enrolled in third credit of the same career pathway.
What is a preparatory? A student who has completed two career and technical education credits in a preparatory program and is enrolled in the third credit course(s).
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58. Career Ready KOSSA ---OR--- Industry Certificate
ACADEMIC
TECHNICAL
ACT WorkKeys = Silver or Above
Applied Math
Locating Information
Reading for Information
---OR---
ASVAB = 50
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
KOSSA
Multiple-Choice = 70
---OR---
Industry Certificate
Certification based on industry standards
Career information will be added to the TEDS system for inclusion into the accountability system.
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59. Testing 2017-18 Under Development
Elementary and Middle Schools-Anticipate continuing current assessments of Kentucky standards
High School-Anticipate developing EOC assessments based on Kentucky standards, some use of models similar to science field design
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60. PROPOSED System Includes:
Proficiency
Growth (EL/MS)
Transition Readiness (EL/MS/HS)
Achievement Gap
Opportunity and Access
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61. PROPOSED System (continued)
Overall School Rating
School Improvement and Support
Component Relationships instead of Percentages
Rated and Reported Measures
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