1. K - 3 Formative Assessment Project
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2. Project Overview
Formative assessments delivered via a web based subscription service (Amplify – formerly Wireless Generation)providing critical data for progress monitoring in reading.
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3. Year One Accomplishments
The New Mexico Formative Assessment
(NMFAS) served the following in the
school year:
87 Districts and Charters
231 Schools
Approximately 42,000 students in grades k-3
Distribution of participating schools reaches every geographic region in New Mexico
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4. More Year One Accomplishments
Amplify Insight tools provide data analysis reports
to educators and families:
Aggregate Reports
79 LEAs (91%) have accessed the reports
26,700 reports have been generated with an average of 116 per school
Home Connect Letters
69 LEAs (79%) have utilized the Home Connect Letters for Parents in English and Spanish
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5. Professional Development Accomplishments
1. DIBELS Next Assessment Administration
31 regional “Training of Trainers” Sessions
23 one-day trainings for current DIBELS users
8 two-day trainings for schools new to DIBELS
Principal/Instructional Leaders Data Analysis Sessions
20 sessions comprised of 13 in-person regional trainings and 7 webinar trainings.
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6. More Professional Development Accomplishments
3. Master Trainer Series
1 three day training for Master Trainers
4. Webinar Sessions
3 program introduction webinars
2 “Bust Reading Vocabulary” Webinars
5. Onsite Visits
51 visits conducted with school and/or district staff
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7. Lessons Learned
A few districts implemented the NMFAS for limited grades instead of the full k-3 range offered by the program
Solution to be implemented in year two:
Participation Form outlined expectation that all participating districts would implement for K-3
Reports will show data by school and grade
Direct Outreach will be conducted for schools identified in reports as having low usage for particular grades as well as low usage in general
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8. More Lessons Learned
Progress Monitoring for students below benchmark did not occur as often as recommended.
Solution to be implemented in year two:
Participation Form outlined the expectation that all participating districts would progress monitor “well Below Benchmark” students once every four weeks.
Joint PED and Amplify Webinars will provide training on the value and utility of progress monitoring
Amplify will reinforce the value and utility of progress monitoring through outreach, training, and communication.
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9. Year Two
Amplify will provide K- 3 Formative Assessment for current LEAs and Schools but will expand its use and the focus of training.
More LEAs and schools
Shift to Data Analysis as Training Focus
More onsite training support
Expand the use of the Small Group Tool
Tool for educators to create small instructional groups
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10. Budget By Major Deliverable
Item
Cost Estimate
IV & V
70,000
Total Cost of Software Subscription
1.8 million
Total Cost of Training
Included with software subscription
Total Cost of Training Materials
Total Cost of Project Personnel
Equipment Total NA
Technical Support and Helpdesk Total
K-3 Formative Assessment Data
Travel
For NMPED staff in state only - TBD
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11. K – 3 Formative Assessment Contact Information
Program Manager
Melinda Webster
Literacy Program Director
NMPED
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:
Fax:
IT Project Manager
Lisa Hamilton
Data Quality and Analysis Manager
NMPED
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:
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