1. 2010 OCCT Online Testing Grade 7 Geography and Grade 8 Mathematics and Reading BuildingTest Coordinator Training Session

2. Important Dates Before Testing Begins WhatWhen Management Tools AvailableBeginning March 8 Student Enrollment File Upload Window Closes April 2 Test Session Tickets AvailableBeginning April 5 Train TA’s and TM’sBy April ____

3. Important Dates (cont.) During the Test Window and Beyond WhatWhen OCCT Online Administration WindowApril 12 - May 14 Management Tools ClosesMay 14 Last day to submit requests to SDE Testing Status Application May 14 Last day for Online Equivalent Secure Test Materials to be picked up for return to DRC May 14 Preliminary Raw Score Rosters AvailableMay 17-27 Preliminary OPI & Performance Level Rosters AvailableMay 28 – July 16

4. Getting Started OCCT CAL Testing Web site Address: http://occt.caltesting.org

5. Management Tools OCCT Management Tools ◦ Data Tools  Upload Student Enrollment File (SEF)  Student Editor (key enter student data) ◦ Testing Main Page  Print Student Test Session Tickets  Monitor Status  View Results

6. Student Editor Districts may add students using Student Editor.

7. Using Student Editor Districts may edit student data using Student Editor.

8. Audio Accommodation An audio component is available for: ◦ Grade 7 Geography ◦ Grade 8 Mathematics Audio should be provided only when indicated by ◦ IEP, ◦ 504 Plan, or ◦ for students considered ELL. Students using audio should be provided with headphones.

9. Audio Accommodation (cont.) Use Student Editor to indicate audio accommodation for appropriate students under the Testing tab. REMINDER: This needs to be done BEFORE the Test Session Tickets are printed.

10. Student Tutorials & Practice Tests The Student Tutorials and Practice Tests can be accessed through the test engine. The Student Tutorials can also be downloaded onto computers from http://occt.caltesting.org. http://occt.caltesting.org It is recommended that administrators (BTCs, and TAs) take the Student Tutorials and Practice Tests.

11. Before Testing All students should be administered the Student Tutorial and Practice Test for the subject that will be tested. Complete training and review your communication plan with all TAs, and TMs. Print Test Session Tickets and Summary Page. Review the Test Administration Manual prior to testing.

12. Student Test Session Tickets ◦ Print Test Session Tickets and Summary beginning April 5, 2010. ◦ One ticket per content; sheets of 12 ◦ Summary Page  Secure Session ID  Audio accommodation  Test form number assigned to each student ◦ Tickets and Summary  Secure material  Distribute on test day ◦ Print tickets at least one business day before testing.

13. ON TESTING DAY… Have a good breakfast… Keep hydrated… Have your phone handy…

14. Distribute Test Session Tickets Students need 3 levels of security to log onto the test.  User Name (from Test Session Ticket)  Password (from Test Session Ticket)  Session ID (from Summary Page) Write Session ID on chalkboard or post at the start of the administration. Collect as students log on to the test. Secure material!

15. Administer the Test All students must complete a content area test within one school day. Never start a test unless there is enough time to finish. Additional time must be given as an extension of the same testing period, not at a different time. A student may pause his/her test for up to 20 minutes (example – emergency bathroom break).

16. Testing Main Page Spring 2010 OCCT Operational Test link (Starting May 5 th )

17. Monitor Status During testing, an administrator may monitor students’ progress as they move through the test.

18. Audit Spreadsheet Verify all students have completed testing. Verify appropriate Not Tested Code has been applied to student record.

19. Testing Interruptions Expect the best, but plan for the worst. Student is “kicked out” of system: ◦ If a student is "kicked out" of the system, have the student try logging into the same computer or a computer not currently being tested on. ◦ If the student cannot log back in within 20 minutes from being “kicked out” of the system, call DRC. Next action depends on the circumstances. If an unforeseen emergency occurs (e.g., tornado), the DTC must contact the Office of Accountability and Assessments. Student responses will be saved in the event of an interruption. ◦ Resumes at first question ◦ Hit next to advance through items. ◦ To verify, check the Review screen.

20. Not Tested Codes Students who are not tested must be coded using Student Editor. This must be completed by the end of the testing window (May 14, 2010).

21. SDE Approved Codes The following fields are no longer available in Student Editor: ◦ Other Placement, ◦ Emergency Exempt, ◦ ELL 1 st Year U.S. Exempt, and ◦ Invalidated. This information must be requested through the SDE’s Testing Status Application made by DTC, Dr. Shirley Simmons. Upon SDE approval, the information will be applied to the student’s record and available to view in DRC’s Online Correction System. ALL requests must be submitted to the SDE Testing Status Application, no later than May 14.

22. Accommodation Information Use Student Editor to enter IEP, 504, and ELL accommodations. ◦ Prior to testing ◦ After testing, by May 14

23. Reporting Immediate Raw Scores After the review page when the student ends the test. This page cannot be printed. This score is considered preliminary and should not be considered pass/fail.

24. Reporting (cont.) Preliminary Raw Score Rosters Preliminary OPI & Performance Level Rosters Available in PDF to DTC/BTC (Starting May 5 th )

25. Resources OCCT_CAL Documentation and FAQ’s http://occt.caltesting.org SDE Web site: Accountability and Assessments link http://sde.state.ok.us/ Contact OCCT Support: DRC: 1-866-546-9404 OK@datarecognitioncorp.com Contact District Support: Shirley Simmons (PDC) – 366-5866 Bonnie Selzer (DCC) – 573-3522 Roberta Vernon (PDC) – 366-5857 Lisa Waters (PDC) – 307-6703