1. Assessment and Accountability Monthly Call
May 2019

2. Agenda Month-by-Month Checklist Accountability
Assessment Administration
Assessment Updates
Support and Communication

3. Month-by-Month Checklist
The 2018–2019 Assessment and Accountability Month-by-Month Checklist
identifies key dates and deadlines for statewide assessment programs and accountability processes for next school year;
provides action steps to ensure readiness for administering statewide assessments; and
recommends resources for district and school staff.
The checklist includes information on the following areas:
Communication and Support
Accessibility and Accommodations
Assessment Preparation and Administration
Accountability
Reports
The Assessment Month-by-Month Checklist is located in the Assessment Library.

4. May Assessment and Accountability Checklist
DTCs should review the entire April section of the Assessment Month-by-Month Checklist.
Highlights for May:
ELPT and LEAP Connect scores released
May 3: Last day of CBT and PBT LEAP 2025 window for grades 3-8
May 10: Last day for CLEP test scores to be included in SPS for graduation cohort members
May 17: Last day of high school LEAP 2025 window
Prepare for high school Summer LEAP 2025 window

5. June Assessment and Accountability Checklist
DTCs should review the entire April section of the Assessment Month-by-Month Checklist.
Highlights for June:
June 17-21: Summer LEAP 2025 window
Ensure Central Office TSM is installed
June 7 Begin test setup for LEAP 2025 Summer window
Schools systems use Assessment Inventory to guide assessment plan for
LEAP 2025 school rosters, student reports, and .csv files released

6. Accountability

7. DRC Student Corrections Online Cleanup
The DRC Student Corrections Online Cleanup System will open on June 10 and close on June Please note the following:
The department cannot provide extensions of this timeline for any reason.
This system provides schools with access to corrections for impending zeros and incorrect demographics that impact school performance score calculations. District level users should approve changes.
To help schools identify issues that created impending zeros, a preliminary data file is provided in DRC eDirect that identifies when:
Student demographics do not match across subject area tests
Students took tests or did not participate in testing
Student tests were voided
This is the only time schools can correct impending zeros prior to calculation of VAM data that are used for the school performance score progress index.

8. 2019 Assessment Reporting Timeline
Student Report Timeline and Location
School System-Level Results Time and Location
Public Release and Location
ELPT
By May 10 in AIR Portal
By May 10, posted to Data Center only
LAA 1/LEAP Connect
By May 10 in eDIRECT
LEAP 2025 Online Cleanup
June in eDIRECT
Online Cleanup window: June 10 - June 14
N/A
LEAP 2025
ELA, math, social studies: June in eDIRECT
Science: August in eDIRECT
August in eDIRECT
July, public release and Data Center
August, posted to Data Center only
EOC (Eng III, Bio) Final Reports
HS 4-level all subjects: In window
Summer in eDIRECT
Summer, posted to Data Center only
Advanced Placement
Exam scores are available to schools and school systems in mid July via the AP Online Score Reports portal
Mid-July AP online
August, public release and posted to Data Center
CLEP
Schools and school systems using bulk purchasing services will receive score in week 4 of each month
Monthly: Full Schedule
ACT
Spring, state administered student and school results from ACT sent to schools
Summer iCD and district profile from ACT in summer; additional reporting in FTP
Fall, public release and posted to Data Center
Please contact with questions.

9. Class of 2018 Data Release Action Release date and format
Data included
School systems receive individual graduation and career credential data files
May 13, FTP
Individual school system and school-level cohort graduation and career credential data for Class of 2018
Class of 2018 results briefing for superintendents and charter school leaders
May 14, briefing at 11:30 a.m.
Class of 2018 performance data
Superintendents and charter school leaders receive public cohort graduation and career credential, and TOPS eligibility data files
May 14 after 5:00 p.m.; from Asst. Superintendent Baghian
Statewide, school system, and school-level cohort graduation and career credential data, and TOPS eligibility data files for Class of 2018; to be posted in Data Center on May 15
Class of 2018 Press Conference
May 15, press conference at 8:30 a.m. (Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge)
*Class of 2018 college enrollment data will be released later this month.
Please contact with questions.

10. 2018-2019 School Performance Score Calculator
The SPS Calculator is available on the Department’s website and reflects changes to the 2019 SPS.
K8 changes
Assessment index table allows schools to input 2019 science test scores. The school will compare the 2019 science assessment index generated in the table with the science index.
A second table allows schools to select the higher index from or
High school changes
LEAP Connect ELA and math and LAA 1 science tables are separated.
High school progress index table now includes two years of data.
Please contact with questions.

11. Accountability Resources
School Finder Toolkit: School Finder resources for principals, including sample parent night presentations and a one-page overview of the accountability system
Accountability Library: website with important resources for accountability contacts such as data certification support and webinars
SPS Calculator: provided in the accountability library to help schools and systems estimate their school performance scores (including calculator for calculating results under the old formula)
Grades 4 to 8 and High School Progress Index FAQ: updated to provide details related to student growth targets and the data used to determine them
2018 Accountability Updates PowerPoint: provides policy and process for calculating school performance scores

12. Birth to Grade 3 Assessments

13. KEA and K-3 Literacy Screening Guidance 2019-2020
Each year, public schools must administer a Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) and a K-3 literacy screener within the first 30 days of school.
The approved assessments are below.
A KEA must be given to all first-time kindergarten students. Two KEA assessment options are approved: DRDP and TS GOLD.
A K-3 Literacy screener must be administered to all Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students. Four assessment options are approved: DIBELS Next, DIBELS 8th, STEEP, and STEP.
School systems will submit KEA and K-3 Literacy data with the SIS K-3 Assessment Collection.
A full-day session on DIBELS 8th edition, and two 80-minute sessions on the KEA will be offered at the 2019 Teacher Leader Summit. Participants must register to attend.

14. KEA and K-3 Literacy Screening Guidance 2019-2020
The PreK-Grade 3 Screening Guidance has been released. The two approved Kindergarten Entry Assessment options are DRDP and TS GOLD. The four approved K-3 Literacy Screener options are DIBELS Next, DIBELS 8th Edition, STEEP, and STEP.
District Test Coordinators need to complete the following survey to select the KEA and K-3 Literacy Screening choices for your district. The Louisiana Department of Education must have this on file by Friday, May 17.

15. K-2 Accountability Pilots
Second Grade Checkup Update:
Instead of administering the checkup only to students, LDOE will be collecting feedback through a survey for all teachers and district personnel involved in the pilot this spring. The planned administration window, May 6-17, will be used to complete the survey. This survey will include sample test questions for teachers and students to interact with and questions on administration, reporting, and accountability.
The survey was sent via . There are two attachments in the that include student sample questions and a scoring key. Copies of the sample questions should be made for every student participating in the survey. Teachers should administer the sample questions to all of their second grade students and score prior to entering the data into the survey.

16. K-2 Accountability Pilots
K-2 Pilot Post Survey
Districts that participated in the CLASS, Best Practices, or First Grade Writing pilots are to complete the K-2 Pilot Post-survey by Friday, May 17. Surveys were ed to district contacts and piloting school principals. Principals are to forward the survey to teachers that participated in these pilots.
If a teacher, principal, and/or district employee has participated in the Second Grade Checkup Survey, they will not take the K-2 Pilot Post survey.

17. Birth-Grade 3 Resources
DRDP-K
GOLD Guidance
K-2 Pilot Library
KEA and K-3 Literacy Screening Guidance
Kindergarten-Grade 3 Assessments Fact Sheet
PreK-Grade 3 Guidebook for Site and System Leaders

18. Technology Readiness

19. Reminder: Certificate Update
The certificates for the COS and TSM software will expire next Wednesday, May 15, at 7:00 AM.
You will be able continue using the TSM for testing on and after May 15 by updating the SSL certificate using the following steps. Please see the document titled DRC TSM SSL Certificate Update Instructions found in eDIRECT under All Applications/General Information/Documents for detailed instructions.
Log into the DRC INSIGHT Portal and install the updated SSL certificate by using the installers posted under the Technology Downloads tab. Make sure no students are testing on the TSMs during the update.
Confirm that the SSL certificate was successfully updated on your TSM devices(s).
If you encounter issues with updating the SSL certificate during installation, contact DRC Customer Service.
Alternatively, you can choose to replace TSMs with COS Service Devices. For detailed instructions, please see the document titled TECH BULLETIN: TSM TO COS SERVICE DEVICE found on the DRC INSIGHT Portal under All Applications/General Information/Documents.

20. Assessment Technology Specifications
The Assessment Technology Specifications are available in the Assessment Library. Devices that were used for testing during the school year can continue to be used during the school year.
Beginning in the school year, all DRC assessments will move from the TSM version 9.2 to the Central Office TSM (COT). Information regarding the transition to COT can be found in a presentation and recorded webinar in the Technology section of the Assessment Library.
An updated technology user guide, including COS instructions, has been posted in eDIRECT.

21. Next Steps and Resources
Date
Action
April 1, 2019
Updated technology user guide, including COS, posted in eDIRECT
May 1, 2019
COS downloads available in eDIRECT
June 30, 2019
Last day to test using TSM version 9.2
School Year
All summative and non-summative testing will be conducted using the COS Service Devices.

22. Technology Resources Assessment Technology Specifications 2018-2019
Device Toolkit Menu Directions
eDIRECT Refresher
LEAP 2025 Technology Enhanced Item Types
Online Scheduling Guidance
Statewide Assessments FAQ about Technology
Technical Assistance for ELPT Assessments
Technical Assistance for LEAP 2025 and LEAP Connect Assessments
Technical Troubleshooting Tips
eDIRECT User Guide
Technology User Guide

23. Test Security

24. Test Security
Student tests should be voided if there is an instance of cheating—whether by a student or by anyone else. In the case of student cheating:
The Test Administrator should give the School Test Coordinator a written account of the incident, with any available additional documentation, including the lithocode number of the answer document or consumable test booklet and the domain to be voided.
The School Test Coordinator should convene a school-level test security committee consisting at a minimum of the principal, the School Test Coordinator, and the test administrator to determine whether a test should be voided. The STC will complete the Void Notification form and notify the District Test Coordinator of any voided test.
The District Test Coordinator should complete and the Void Verification form to LDOE at

25. Invalidating Test Sessions
Testing irregularities resulting in voids must be voided in eDIRECT by the District Test Coordinator using the following steps:
Test Management
Manage Test Sessions
Testing Status
Invalidate

26. LEAP 2025

27. Spring LEAP 2025 High School: Key Dates
Action
Key Dates
Manuals posted in eDIRECT
Available Now
Test Setup Opens (TA numbers assigned)
March 25
Printed accommodation materials for CBT delivered to districts
April 1
Additional Materials Window opens
April 2-5
Testing Window
April 15 - May 17
Test Invalidations and Void Forms due to LDOE
May 24
Rescore requests due to DRC
June 14

28. Summer LEAP 2025: Key Dates Action Key Dates Manuals posted in eDIRECT
May 17
Test Setup Opens (TA numbers assigned)
June 7
Additional Materials Window opens
Testing Window
June 17-21
Test Invalidations and Void Forms due to LDOE
June 24
Rescore requests due to DRC
July 19

29. Summer LEAP 2025 Reminders
School test coordinators must assign and/or verify accommodations of all Education Classification, Section 504, and English learner (EL) students BEFORE students are placed into eDIRECT test sessions so students with accommodations receive the correct forms.
Any braille or CAS needed must be ordered through the Additional Materials window. There will not be an initial shipment.
Scores will be posted within 4-6 days after a student has completed all sessions and submitted correctly. Seniors receiving an automatic rescore will receive scores eight days after taking the test.

30. Technical Assistance Protocol
If technical problems occur during testing, school and district staff should follow the Technical Assistance Protocol presented below. Technical problems include, but are not limited to, problems connecting to INSIGHT, the inability to load test items, or missing buttons.
DRC Louisiana Customer Service
LDOE

31. Assessment Development Educator Review Committees
Please have teachers and supervisors access the Assessment Development Educator Review Committees document, in the Assessment Guidance Library to learn specific information about the review committees convening for This document includes links to surveys for each committee that teachers and supervisors should complete in order to be considered for participation.
Survey closing dates:
May 15 for July committees
July 5 for August committees
Please contact for more information.

32. Advanced Placement and CLEP

33. Advanced Placement
It is important for teachers and coordinators that support and prepare students for Advanced Placement (AP®) exams receive program update training prior to the start of the academic year.
New processes and resources to help more students earn college credit will be implemented for the academic year. In order to support this implementation, a guide has been created that outlines various professional learning opportunities.
The summary of professional learning opportunities provides dates and direct links to the registration pages of the various opportunities as well as those that will be offered at Teacher Leader Summit 2019.
For questions regarding AP exams and practice tests,

34. LEAP Connect/LAA 1

35. LEAP Connect Results
Scores for LEAP Connect are available in eDIRECT under Report Delivery and View Reports. Access is given to anyone who has permission to view reports.

36. Report Delivery Options
Student Reports
eDIRECT users can display testing scores for students and save the results in Portable Document Format (.pdf).

37. Report Delivery Options
View Reports
eDIRECT users can display reports by administration, district, school, and report name.

38. Parent Guide to LEAP Connect Student Reports
The Department released parent guides that provide information on the LEAP Connect student reports for grades 3- 8 and 11.
The guides provide families with information on:
student achievement level by content;
a comparison of the student’s progress to others; and
information to help parents understand how to use these results to guide discussions with their child’s teacher.
Schools should send the parent guides home to parents along with the student reports.
Guides and all other assessment resources can be found in the Family Support Toolbox.

39. Alternate Assessment Participation Review Timeline
Month
Action
June
The Department releases alternate assessment participation results via FTP in mid-June. School systems over 1.0% participation in Spring 2019 assessment period must take additional actions.
The Department will host a webinar in late June to provide guidance to school systems on completing and submitting the alternate assessment review package. Check the newsletter for the date.
School systems begin to review data, student files and prepare alternate assessment review package for submission to the Department.
July
School systems finalize review of data and student files and submit alternate assessment review package to the Department.
The Department reviews school system submissions and student files.
August
The Department notifies school systems about participation review outcomes. Scores of any student found to be ineligible will be converted to the lowest scale score and assigned zero points in the school performance score.

40. Alternate Assessment Participation Review Process
This year, all school systems will receive and review alternate assessment participation data via FTP in mid-June. Notice will go out in the newsletter. School systems must review their results to verify whether they are over the 1.0 percent threshold. School systems exceeding 1.0 percent participation must take additional actions over June and July including:
reviewing alternate assessment participation data for disproportionality amongst ESSA subgroups;
submitting an alternate assessment review request form (to meet requirements of Bulletin 111);
submitting an alternate assessment justification form (to meet federal requirements); and
submitting between 1-11 student specific files for review by the Department.

41. Alternate Assessment Participation Review Process
Review Data (Mid June)
review data to verify whether the school system is over 1.0 percent participation
review data to determine if there is any disproportionality by subgroup
Submit
Review Request Form
(Mid July)
Submit
Justification Form
(Mid July)
describe reasons the school system exceeded 1.0 percent participation in the alternate assessment
provide assurance the school system reviewed data and followed eligibility criteria
Submit
Student Records
(Mid July)
submit requested student files that were in place Jan. 4th:
evaluation reports
paper IEPs, if needed (IEPs will also be reviewed in SER)
describe disproportionality data review process
if needed, provide action plan to address disproportionality
verify IEP team members were or will be trained on eligibility criteria
verify evaluation results are entered in SER
review student files for eligibility criteria compliance

42. LEAP Connect Resources
LEAP Connect Assessment Guide: a guide for teachers to understand the test design, levels of complexity, structure, and sample items (updated to include links to more resources)
Online Tools Training: provides students and teachers opportunities to become familiar with the tools available in the online testing platform; available in INSIGHT or here using the Chrome browser
The LEAP Connect CR Sample Items and Administration Webinars are posted in the Assessment Guidance Library
Parent Guide to LEAP Connect: a guide for parents to understand the LEAP Connect assessment
ELA Guidebooks 2.0 Diverse Learner Guide: contains information about using the ELA Guidebooks with diverse learners
The Louisiana Connectors for Students with Significant Disabilities, which are aligned with Louisiana Student Standards, presents the Louisiana Connectors and represent the most salient grade-level, core academic content in English language arts and mathematics
Essential Elements Cards, which are a primer for differentiating instruction for students with significant disabilities, break down the instructional task into knowledge and skills, suggested instructional strategies, and possible supports and scaffolds for student learning
Case Studies provide models for how teachers and specialists may best modify objectives, assessments, activities, and materials for students with significant cognitive disabilities based on LDOE’s available resources
Parent Guide to LEAP Connect Score Reports: a guide for parents to understand the LEAP Connect student reports Also available in Arabic, Spanish, and Vietnamese
special address for content and resources related the LA Connectors

43. ELPS and ELPT

44. ELPT Results
Results are posted in the AIR Online Reporting System (ORS) that is accessed through the ELPT portal.
Online Reporting System (ORS)
The Online Reporting System User Guide is posted in the ELPT Portal under resources.
The user guide provides information about all ORS features, including instructions for viewing score reports, downloading student results, creating and editing rosters, and searching for students.
ORS login will be the same login as TIDE and the TA Interface.

45. Overview of the ORS
ORS contains two major features: Score Reports and Reports and Files
Score Reports: Provides score data for each Louisiana ELPT. You can compare score data between individual students and the school, district, or overall state average scores. ORS also provides information about performance on domains when applicable.
Retrieve Student Results: Provides summary statistics (count and percentages) of students who tested in a selected subject and grade level. Enables you to download student data files containing test scores and demographic information.

46. ORS: Score Reports
Score Reports: links to the Home Page Dashboard page which displays the overall summary of score data and testing progress for your state, district, or school, and is the starting point for data analysis.
An asterisk (*) on the summary table indicates that less than 10 students were reported in scoring.

47. ORS: Score Reports
The Exploration Menu lets you navigate to different types of score reports by grade.
Reports can be navigated by making different selections from the Who and What drop-down lists.

48. ORS: Reports and Files
Retrieve Student Results allows a user to download student data for a selected administration by district, school, teacher, or roster.
The data includes students’ information, including enrolled school and district, grade level, and the selected test scores and domain scores (if applicable).
You can also generate PDFs of Individual Student Reports in a Zip file.

49. Parent Guide to ELPT Student Reports
The Department released parent guides provides information on the ELPT student reports.
The guides provide families with information on:
Overall proficiency level;
Student performance in each of the four language domains; and
The types of support a child will need next year based on their performance on the test.
Schools should send the parent guides home to parents along with the student reports.
Guides and all other assessment resources, can be found in the Family Support Toolbox.

50. English Language Proficiency Screener
The ELPS is a tool for determining if students entering Kindergarten through grade 12 are English Learners (ELs) who require language support services to continue developing proficiency in English.
Students who do not score proficient on the ELPS will be identified as an EL and can receive an EL Accommodations Form.
The ELPS is designed to assess a student’s English proficiency in the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Beginning August 1, 2019 the ELPS will be Louisiana’s required standardized entrance screener.
The ELPS is free of charge for districts.
ELPS will be unavailable from July 13 – July 31, 2019.
All guidance and trainings are available in the Assessment Library.

51. Screener Setup
The ELPS is a computer-based assessment that will be taken in the AIR Portal, the same testing system used for the English Learner Proficiency Test (ELPT). Prior to testing, the AIR Secure Browser must be installed on computers. Reference the Secure Browser Installation Manual for detailed directions.
Test administrators, students, and accommodations are managed in the TIDE Portal. See the TIDE User Guide for detailed directions on test setup requirements.
Both District and School Test Coordinators have permission to add students into TIDE.
Students must have a LASID in order to be entered into TIDE and take ELPS.
Students taking the ELPS will need headsets with microphones for interacting with the online platform. The headsets are the same ones required for taking the ELPT. Specifications for headsets are located on pages 5-6 of the Technology Requirements document in the Assessment Library.
*Enable pop-up windows and microphone settings on all ELPS computers prior to screening.

52. ELPS Administration Documents
All ELPS administration documents can be found in the ELPT Portal under ELPS.
TIDE User Guide Provides directions for registering students for assessments, establishing test settings and accommodations, associating students with districts, schools, and rosters, and creating and approving testing appeals
TA User Guide
Directions to help users navigate the Test Delivery System (TDS) including the Student Interface and the Test Administrator Interface, and help support Test Administrators manage and administer ELPS.
ELPS TAM
Provides specific instructions for the administration of the ELPS. Details include information on test security, logistical requirements, and the Test Administrator directions to students.

53. ELPS Administration Documents
All ELPS administration documents can be found in the ELPT Portal under ELPS.
ELPS Step Two Speaking Scoring Document
Used to assist school and school system personnel with the immediate (“on the fly”) scoring of the first operational Speaking task
Online Reporting System (ORS) Manual Provides information on how to use the Online Reporting System (ORS) to view student performance and participation data.
Accessibility and Accommodations Manual Used to guide the selection and administration of appropriate universal features, designated features, and accommodations for individual students to produce valid assessment results
Data Entry Interface (DEI) Manual Provides specific instructions for using the DEI which allows authorized users to enter student assessment data, such as item responses and scores. Entering student data is required for the ELPS Braille forms

54. ELPS Technology Documents
All ELPS technology manuals can be found in the ELPT Portal under Technology Coordinators.
Secure Browser Installation Manual
Provides instructions for installing the secure browsers on computers and devices used for online assessments
System Requirements for Online Testing
Used to verify that all devices to be used for testing meet the minimum technology specifications
Technical Specifications Manual for Online Testing
Used to verify that your school’s network and Internet are properly configured for testing.

55. ELPS Proficiency Levels
Descriptor
EL?
Emerging
Students are Emerging when they have not yet reached a level of English language skill to produce, interpret, and collaborate on grade-level content-related academic tasks in English.
Yes
Progressing
Students are Progressing when, with support, they are approaching a level of English language skill necessary to produce, interpret, and collaborate on grade-level academic tasks in English.
Proficient
Students are Proficient when they demonstrate a level of English language skill necessary to independently produce, interpret, collaborate on and succeed in grade-level academic tasks in English. No
Proficiency Not Demonstrated
Students receive a status of Proficiency Not Demonstrated when screening is stopped in Step One due to the student not participating.

56. English Language Proficiency Screener
To reduce the amount of time school systems may need to identify potential EL students for next school year, school systems can begin using the ELPS to screen potential kindergarten EL students.
School systems can reference the trainings and resources below for more information.
EL Identification Flowchart
ELPS Resource Library
ELPS TA User Guide
ELPS TAM
ELPT/ELPS Frequently Asked Questions
ELPS Guidance
ELPS Test Administrator Overview and Training Webinar

57. Technical Assistance Protocol
If technical problems occur during testing, school and district staff should follow the ELPT Technical Assistance Protocol presented below. Technical problems include, but are not limited to, problems connecting to INSIGHT, the inability to load test items, or missing buttons.
AIR Contact Info
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Chat:
LDOE

58. ELPT Resources
LA EL Portal: how to access all ELPT/ELPS administrative portals, reports, browsers, and manuals
EL Frequently Asked Questions: a list of common ELPT/ELPS questions and answers
ELPT Assessment Guide: a guide for teachers to understand the test design, structure, and sample items (updated rubric section)
LDOE English Learner Library: link to the LDOE’s English Learner web page to access materials and forms to support ELs
English Learner Guidebook: provides guidance to school systems and school-site leaders in implementing high-quality instruction for ELs
LA Connectors for ELs: a list of the English Learner Connectors for use collaboratively with EL and content teachers
EL Accommodation Form: the form used to document an EL’s classroom and assessment accommodations. Also available in Arabic, Spanish, and Vietnamese

59. LEAP 360

60. LEAP 360: Planning for
As school systems begin budgeting and planning for the school year, LEAP 360 will be provided by the Department at no cost to school systems during the school year.
School systems that use LEAP 360 during the school year will not be required to pay an annual fee; however, they will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect the item and test content.
Schools systems choosing to continue using LEAP 360 must sign a LEAP 360 MOU Amendment, which gives access through June 30, The signed amendment (#2) can be downloaded from the Assessment Library and must be returned to by June 28, 2019.
Schools systems should anticipate an annual fee for the school year.

61. Support and Communication

62. Communication Structures
The last School System Planning Call is June 5. Register HERE.
The next Data Coordinator webinars are May 23 and June 6 at 1:00pm. Register HERE.
Collaborations
Collaboration
Dates
Location
Audience
Teacher Leader Summit
June 26-28
See School System Support Calendar for Details
Supervisors, Principals, Teacher Leaders

63. School System Planning:
2019 Teacher Leader Summit
Key Summit Milestones
The Teacher Leader Summit is an annual celebration of Louisiana’s educators.
This year’s event will equip educators in every level of the system with tools and training that provide all students the opportunity to:
build knowledge of the world;
read meaningful texts;
express ideas through writing and speaking;
solve complex math problems; and
attend a school that treats them with dignity and respect.
Month
Action
April 30
Session list available (via newsletters)
May 3
Summit mobile app available for download
Now – June 14
Regular Registration
($45 per day, $100 for three days)
June 26 – 28
On-site Registration
($60 per day)
Please contact with questions.

64. DTC and Accountability Contact Update
If during the academic year the person appointed as district test coordinator changes, the district superintendent must notify the LDOE. The notification must be in writing and must be submitted within 15 days of the change in appointment.
Due to the secure nature of the data accessed by accountability contacts and district test coordinators, changes have been made to the submission process for any updates to DTC and accountability contacts:
Superintendent signature now required
The DTC and Accountability Contact Update Form must be submitted from the superintendent’s district account.
The revised DTC and Accountability Contact Update Form is located under the Resources + Forms section in the Assessment Library.

65. Assessments Customer Service
The Assessments Customer Service Contact Information has been posted to the Assessment Library. This provides all customer service contact information for all assessments.

66. 2018-2019 Assessment and Accountability Webinar Dates
The chart lists the details for accessing the remaining Assessment and Accountability Monthly Calls.
Assessment and Accountability Monthly Calls
Webinar Dates
June 18
July 9
Webinar Time
1:00 PM
Webinar Link
Phone Number
Meeting ID

67. 2019-2020 Assessment and Accountability Webinar Dates
The chart lists the details for accessing the remaining Assessment and Accountability Monthly Calls. The entire calendar is located in the School System Support Calendar.
Assessment and Accountability Monthly Calls
Webinar Dates
August 20
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 7
Webinar Time
1:00 PM
Webinar Link
Phone Number
Meeting ID
February 4
March 10
April 21
May 12
June 9
July 7

68. District Support Monthly Educational Technology Calls
Each month a webinar is held for district technology personnel to provide training, updates, and important information related to technology readiness and digital literacy.
All stakeholders are encouraged to assessment and accountability questions and/or concerns to
Assessment Hotline
For immediate assistance regarding assessment and accountability, district-level staff may call the Assessment Hotline at
All stakeholders are encouraged to technology readiness questions and/or concerns to

69. District Support
The Assessment team offers multiple avenues of support to districts, schools, and teachers seeking information or assistance about assessment administration and accountability.
Weekly Newsletters
Assessment and accountability information and deadlines are released each week in the district newsletter.
Weekly Assessment & Accountability Calls
Each Tuesday at 1:00 PM these webinars are held to provide training, updates, and important information to DTCs and Accountability Contacts.
Assessment Library and Accountability Library
The Assessment Library contains resources for DTCs including the Assessment Schedule and the Assessment and Accountability Month-by-Month Checklist. The Accountability Library contains resources for accountability contacts including the School Performance Score (SPS) calculators as well as information on data certification and federal accountability.

70. Next Steps Dates Action April 15 - May 17 LEAP 2025 high school window
Second Grade Checkup Survey Window
K-2 Pilot Post Survey Window
KEA and K-3 Literacy Screener Survey Window
May 19
Spring high school void and testing irregularity forms due to
May 21 and 28
Assessment and Accountability Office Hours
May 31
Kindergarten CLASS pilot must be finalized
Birth-Pre K GOLD Spring Checkpoint must be finalized
June 7
Summer LEAP 2025/EOC test setup opens
June 17-21
Summer LEAP 2025/EOC testing window
June 21
Summer high school void and testing irregularity forms due to
June
LEAP 2025 scores released
June 18
June Assessment and Accountability Monthly Call