1. GaPSC Commission Retreat
Your GACE Assessment
GaPSC Commission Retreat 1

2. GACE Question #1

3. Answer: Question #1

4. GACE Question #2

5. Answer: Question #2

6. GACE Question #3

7. Answer: Question #3

8. At the Test Site 8

9. Begin 9

10. Results and Reflections10

11. GaPSC Commission Retreat
Latest on GACE:
The First Two Months
GaPSC Commission Retreat 11

12. This Evening’s Purpose
Provide you with an overview of the first two months of the new Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) program.
Provide you the opportunity to review GACE data from the first administrations and discuss program implications. 12 12

13. Tonight’s Agenda Segment I:
Focus on the progress of the GACE program with Educational Testing Service (ETS) as the Supplier.
Segment II:
Focus on GACE Program Admission Assessment decisions, resulting data, and opportunities for growth.
Segment III:
Focus on GACE Content Assessment data analysis and program implications. 13 13

14. Progress of GACE Program
Segment I:
Progress of GACE Program 14 14

15. Assessment Issues (5-12-2012)
Testing too early
Testing in any area
Admission to Programs (ensuring quality – special emphasis on writing
Paper based limitations
Need to ensure Critical thinking & Rigor, with balance as to meeting purpose of GACE

16. Future Directions (5-12-2012)
Proposed Substantive Changes to Assessment Program
Eligibility Code
More rigorous Basic Skills Assessment
Ensure Critical thinking
Move to CBT, no more than 50 miles
Elimination of Constructed Response
Develop Performance-based Assessments

17. Current Program (10-1-2013) Substantive Changes to Assessment Program
Eligibility Code
More rigorous Basic Skills Assessment
Ensure Critical thinking
Move to CBT, no more than 50 miles
Elimination of Constructed Response
Develop Performance-based Assessments

18. Current Program ( )
Additional Substantive Changes to Assessment Program
Interactive Practice Tests
Innovative Item Types
Immediate Results for Most Assessments
Detailed Score Reports
Webinars/Videos (Faculty & Examinees)

19. Current Program ( )
Additional Substantive Changes to Assessment Program
Advanced Data Manager Tool
EPP Management of Data Availability
Advanced Customer Service Tools
Streamlined Title II Reporting (Fall 2014)
And Much More

20. How was the program developed?
Customized Program by Georgia Educators
Aligned with K-12 state curriculum standards and educator preparation program standards
Content Development Committee Meetings
Bias Review Committee Meetings
Standard Setting Panel Meetings
GaPSC Assessment Advisory Panel 20

21. Did the test design change?
The current two tests per assessment area format was maintained
All tests are offered via computer only, except for the performance portion of American Sign Language
Innovative item types, such as video stimuli, requiring higher levels of thinking are incorporated into the tests
Most tests contain selected response items only
Immediate, unofficial results are available on most assessments 21

22. Which tests kept constructed response items?
Constructed-response items (essay) will be retained for those tests requiring them to adequately measure the constructs being assessed
American Sign Language
Basic Skills  Writing
Early Childhood Education
English
French
German
Middle Grades Language Arts
Spanish
Latin 22

23. What does the GACE cost? Current Program:
No price increase in past 7 years (except one $5 registration fee increase)
Current CBT fee is $30 with ES
New Program:
No price increase in next 7 years; price goes down $5.00 over time
New CBT is $28 with ETS 23

24. What study materials are available?
Candidates will have access to numerous forms of test preparation materials, including
Study Companions
Interactive Practice Tests
Full-length Practice Tests
Test Familiarization Videos
Webinars 24

25. View Test Design and Framework http://gace.ets.org/prepare/materials

26. Register for Live Webinars http://gace.ets.org/prepare/webinars/

27. INTERACTIVE PRACTICE TESTS www.gace.ets.org/prepare/ipt_release_dates

28. Two types of free tutorials are available
Online Calculator
For test takers taking Mathematics, Middle Grades Mathematics, Special Education Mathematics and Science
Alternate Character Toolbar
For test takers taking French, German, or Spanish

29. View Workshop Video http://gace. ets
View Workshop Video preparing_candidates/

30. Are the Tests More Rigorous?
Aligned with Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and Educator Preparation Program Approval Standards
Include innovative item types to measure critical thinking skills
Measure a candidate’s ability to meet standards before receiving their educator certification 30

31. Will the Certification Upgrade assessments and Educational Leadership assessment be different?
Special Test Design with more CR items
Instructional Technology
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Performance Based
Teacher Leadership 31

32. Program Admission Assessment
Segment II:
Program Admission Assessment 32 32

33. GACE Program Admission Passing Scores

35. Take 2 minutes to examine these data
Take 2 minutes to examine these data. Take 2 minutes to discuss your observations with a partner. 35

36. How can these data be used? How should these data not be used?36

37. Segment II: Content Assessments37 37

38. Take 2 minutes to examine these data
Take 2 minutes to examine these data. Record your observations on your sticky notes. Share your observations with your learning team. Share your team’s observations with the large group. 38

39. How can these data be used? How should these data not be used?39

40. Next Steps 40 40

41. Thank You! Email: annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com Phone: 404-232-2654
Skype: annemarie_fenton_2654 41