1. State & Federal Programs Leadership Network and Data & Assessment Network Overlap Session January 30, 2014 Data and Assessment Network 1

2. Common Core Standards, Instruction, and Assessment Challenges New standards, shifts in instructional pedagogy, changes in assessment approach and delivery – all at the same time Opportunities Gift of time to try things out and take risks Field test = maximum student, teacher, and administrative exposure to assessment experience 2 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

3. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Consortium CCSS-aligned assessments in ELA & Math at grades 3-8 and grade 11 SBAC Field Test Science assessments in each grade span (3-5, 6-9, 10-12) CST/CMA/CAPA @ 5, 8, 10 Alternate assessment in ELA & Math CAPA 2-11 Early Assessment Program in grade 11 using consortium ELA and Math assessments CST Plan regarding additional assessments including primary language tests and other content areas 3 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

4. Accountability: API 2013 API Base will be same as growth Will produce rankings but no growth targets 2014 API Will recommend NOT producing any APIs for 2014 (to SBE in March or May) 2015 Base API New assessments + new high school indicators New “n” for numerically significant groups (30 for all groups except Foster Youth which is 15) RAN HO in EdModo Folder 4 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

5. Accountability: AYP Elementary & Middle No new AYP for 2014 and no new PI determinations High School AMOs for ELA & Math based on CAHSEE & CAPA + Graduation rate (API will be removed as additional indicator) 2014 AYP and PI determinations in Fall 5 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

6. Accountability: SARC Due February 1 Three options CDE-developed Web Application Will be automatically posted on internet and district can place a link to www.sarconline.org on school websiteswww.sarconline.org CDE-developed Word Template OR Locally developed or vendor application PDF copy must be uploaded to www.sarconline.org; school can link to website or link to PDF www.sarconline.org 6 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

7. CALPADS CALPADS student data used for high- stakes purposes including funding, assessment, and accountability Pulled from both certified data AND operational data store (ODS) files Review certification reports, ODS reports, and data warnings Routinely update CALPADS RAN HO in EdModo Folder 7 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

8. Questions? LCFF / LCAP Assessment Accountability Other???? 8 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

9. Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014 Data and Assessment Network 9

10. D&A Network Resources in EdModo www.edmodo.com Join code: gp6uix Folder: 2014 01 30 Meeting 10 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

11. Agenda Welcome & (Re)Introductions State Assessment & Accountability Updates Countywide Performance Task Projects Professional Learning Opportunities SDCOE LCAP Feedback Survey Next Meeting & Agenda Topics January 30, 2014 Data and Assessment Network 11

12. State Assessment & Accountability Updates 12 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014 CAASPP

13. CDE Response – Assessment Side Assessment Division Reorganization Additional support for districts and schools ETS CalTAC Assessment Fellows 13 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

14. CDE Assessment Division Reorganization Division Director: Diane Hernandez CAASPP Office: Jessica Valdez English Learner Proficiency and Alternate Assessment Office: Lily Roberts High School Assessment Office: John Boivin Psychometrics, Technology, and Data Office: Eric Zilbert Assessment Program Support and Outreach Office: Deborah Baumgartner 14 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

15. CAASPP New program name Emergency regs CDE and ETS support RAN HO in EdModo Folder 15 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

16. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Consortium CCSS-aligned assessments in ELA & Math at grades 3-8 and grade 11 SBAC Field Test Science assessments in each grade span (3-5, 6-9, 10-12) CST/CMA/CAPA @ 5, 8, 10 Alternate assessment in ELA & Math CAPA 2-11 Early Assessment Program in grade 11 using consortium ELA and Math assessments CST Plan regarding additional assessments including primary language tests and other content areas 16 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

17. CAASPP Emergency Regulations Approved at January SBE meeting www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/rr/caaspp.asp Expected to become effective February 4 Key components Section 852: Pupil Exemptions Section 853.5: Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations Section 855: Testing Period Section 859: Test Security 17 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

18. CAASPP Support: CDE CAASPP Office Staff Jessica Valdez: Interim Administrator Linda Hooper, Jane Liang, Blessing Mupanduki, Shobhana Rishi: Consultants Mei Tan: Analyst; Peggy Farrell: Office Technician CAASPP Office Contact Information 916-445-8765 caaspp@cde.ca.gov Assessment Program Support & Outreach Deborah Baumgartner: Administrator Lisa Guillen: Consultant 18 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

19. CAASPP Support: CDE Assessment Outreach Fellows Received two-year grant to support field test and first operational year Focus on the instructional aspects and opportunities of the assessment Four fellows Paula Carroll (Sacramento region + coordinator) Mary Tribbey (Northern California) Kathy Caric (Central Valley) Gina Koency (Southern California) 19 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

20. CAASPP Support: ETS/CalTAC California Technical Assistance Center Phone: 800-955-2954 E-mail: caltac@ets.orgcaltac@ets.org Website: http://californiatac.orghttp://californiatac.org Support Smarter Balanced Field Test and other remaining STAR tests Logistics (testing windows, test administration, manuals) Training (webinars, workshops) 20 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

21. CAASPP Support: CALPADS CDE will upload demographic & program data into TIDE Will include all students in grades 3-8 and grade 11; identified sample at grades 9-10 LEAs will be notified of data elements as well as pull dates LEAs must enter designated supports and accommodations into TIDE Training and manual will be provided soon 21 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

22. CAASPP Spring 2014: Table Talk What are your top three needs or concerns? In what area(s) do you feel you are most prepared? Do you have information, strategies, materials you are willing to share with others? 22 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

23. English Language Proficiency and Alternate Assessment Student supports for assessment Alternate assessment English language proficiency assessment RAN HO in EdModo Folder 23 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

24. Student Assessment Supports Universal Tools, Designated Supports, Accommodations Defined in new regs (section 853.5) New matrices being developed Delineate embedded and non-embedded supports under each category Sample documents in EdModo folder National School District La Cañada School District 24 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

25. Alternate Assessment National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) Building comprehensive curriculum,, instruction, and assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities Phase I Pilot in Spring 2014 ELA and Math in Grades 3-8 and Grade 11 Content tiers within each grade level Computer-based presentation Operational Test in Spring 2015 California participation still TBD 25 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

26. English Language Proficiency Assessment ELD / ELPAC included in proposed 2014-15 budget $7.5 million for development and transition to new ELPAC $321,000 to link ELD standards to content standards for math and science Blueprint guidelines this spring as basis for RFP 26 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

27. CELDT Scoring Trainer of Trainers New trainers must attend a 2014 workshop District and regional trainers who were trained on 2013-14 edition may complete an online training instead of attending in person workshop One 2014-15 Test Form No field test forms as no new items being developed for CELDT 27 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

28. High School Assessment CAHSEE Testing continues “as usual” GED / High School Equivalency Assessment CDE released RFI to solicit potential vendors for a new high school equivalency test Potential SBE item in March 28 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

29. San Diego County Office of Education LCAP Feedback Survey: http://goo.gl/EX7PfR http://goo.gl/EX7PfR 29 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

30. Looking Ahead January 30, 2014 Data and Assessment Network 30

31. Achievement Gap Task Force Countywide Performance Task Project Fall 2013: English Language Arts Spring 2014: Mathematics 31 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014 Superintendents’ Achievement Gap Task Force and the Learning & Leadership Services Division

32. Purpose of the Project Gather formative evidence that can help identify areas where students are successfully progressing toward meeting the common core standards and areas in which teaching and learning need to be strengthened Provide samples of tasks reflecting the emphases and rigor of the common core standards Collect and share benchmark samples of student work reflecting various levels of performance 32 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

33. What IS the Project Extended response tasks English Language Arts: Grades 3, 7, 10 Mathematics: Grades 4, 8, 11 Voluntary participation by district or by school (district choice) Centralized scoring of a representative sample Return of original work to sites, with rubrics and annotated anchor papers, for local scoring and analysis 33 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

34. Participation in the Project English Language Arts 27 districts and 9 independent charter schools participated fully or in part About 30,000 tasks returned About 15,000 scored centrally Mathematics 24 districts (+ 3 maybe) & 10 charter schools have responded to date 34 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

35. Assessment Transition: San Diego County Professional Learning Website to Watch: http://www.sdcoe.net/commoncore/ http://www.sdcoe.net/commoncore/ 35 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

36. Getting Smarter About Common Core Assessment Conferences Third 2013-14 Conference: March 11 Target Audience: District & Site Administrators, Teacher Leaders Areas of Focus: English Language Arts / Literacy & English Language Development Keynote Breakout Sessions 36 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

37. Assessment Transition Study Group 2013-14 Dates: Mar 21, May 16 Registration links on SDCOE Common Core Events page Focus Area for March 21 CAASPP / Smarter Balanced Updates ????? 37 Data and Assessment Network January 30, 2014

38. Data and Assessment Network Meetings 2013-14 March 27 May 22 Agenda Topics? January 30, 2014 Data and Assessment Network 38

39. SDCOE Assessment Team Contact Us! Sally Bennett-Schmidt, Director 858-292-3688 / sbennettschmidt@sdcoe.netsbennettschmidt@sdcoe.net Shannon Coulter, Coordinator 858-292-3593 / scoulter@sdcoe.netscoulter@sdcoe.net Karla Groth, Principal-in-Residence 858-569-3104 / kgroth@sdcoe.netkgroth@sdcoe.net Ofelia Dominguez, Administrative Assistant 858-292-3571 / anicasio@sdcoe.netanicasio@sdcoe.net January 30, 2014 Data and Assessment Network 39