Bowlus alcaya access 2.0 overview

Overview of ACCESS

for ELLs 2.0

Michael Bowlus, Area Director/EL Education In collaboration with Cheryl Alcaya, Supervisor, Statewide Testing

November 6, 2015

“Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every

day for every one.”

Goals for Today

• Provide an overview of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

• Highlight changes to the assessment, resources

needed for administration; explore how tasks are

presented to test takers and scores reported to

teachers.

ACCESS 2.0 Test Preparation Resources

https://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-prep.aspx

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Can Do Philosophy & Guiding Principles

• Adaptive test

• Embedded Supports

• Guiding Principles of Language Development

Development in Language Domains

Academic Language is the foundation of success

Academic Language and Content development

are inter-related

Access to instruction is based on supports and

language complexity aligned to student

proficiency level

Description Start Date End Date

Materials ordering November 30 December 18

Pre-ID files to DRC December 14

Online test setup January 8 March 25

Additional orders January 15 March 25

Test window February 1 March 25

Early results May 23

Student reports August 1

Key Dates for ACCESS 2.0 Administration


Note: MCA test window is March 7–May 6

Domains & Grade Level Clusters

*Note: Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-based kit.

WIDA Consortium

Anchored in ELD Standards

• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online, an online assessment

for Grades 1 – 12

• Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, a paper-based

assessment

• Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, a paper-based

assessment for Grades 1 – 12 for ELLs with

significant cognitive disabilities

WIDA Suite of Summative Assessments


Benefits of the Online ACCESS 2.0 Test

Increased student engagement through a more

dynamic testing experience

Built-in accommodations and accessibility features

appropriate for a range of student needs

Staged adaptivity targets students’ individual range of

language skills

Increased ease for test administrators

Logistical flexibility as a result of being able to

simultaneously administer multiple grades and proficiency

levels

Central scoring by DRC for all four domains.

Test Administrators will not need to determine tiers

• Compatible with all platforms and devices

– Extensive testing has been done

– Backup for computer glitches and other issues

– Responses are saved and students will be able to

resume where the test stopped in the event there is a

problem

• Uses downloadable software for test security

Computer Administration


• Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-

based kit for the near future. Changes apply to

Grades 1-12.

• Writing Section Only: grades 1-3 will remain

paper and pencil.

• Writing Section Only: grades 4-5 in Minnesota

will have paper writing response with computer-

based prompts.

• Writing Section Only: Grades 6-12 will have

computer-based prompts and responses.

Computer Administration


Writing Test Response Options

Grades

4-12*

Grades

4-5*

Grades

1-3*

No need to order books for

Grades 1-3 (or Grades 4-5

default mode handwriting)

Handwritten response as a

testing procedure variation.

Order in WIDA AMS.

• Headsets with microphones required

– WIDA will have list of recommended brands

locally sourced

https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS%202.0

/documents/Headset-specifications.pdf

• District Assessment Coordinators will receive

updates

– Work with responsible IT member(s)

• Sample items will be available for students to

familiarize themselves with the system

Technology


https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS 2.0/documents/Headset-specifications.pdf





The WIDA Accessibility and

Accommodations Framework

Accessibility

Tools

Test Administration

Procedures

Universal Design

[Triangle width indicates estimated proportion of ELLs using each type of support]

Allowed to

all ELLs

Allowed only to ELLs with

IEPs or 504 Plans

Accommodations

Accessibility Tools for All

• Embedded in the

computer-based test or

provided by TA

• Do not need to be

designated in WIDA AMS

Accessibility Tools: Online

• Audio amplification device (provided by student)

• Highlight tool

• Line Guide

• Zoom tool (Magnifier)

• Sticky Notes

• Color Overlay

• Color Contrast

• Keyboard shortcuts/equivalents

https://WIDA.us

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Descriptions ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accommodations, Accessibility, and Test Administration FAQs

2016 Administration – Accommodations/Supports


https://www.wida.us/assessment/WIDA_AccessAccGuidelines.pdf

Full paper administration of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0:

• Accommodation for ELs with disabilities

• Support for New-to-Country ELs with an English proficiency level of 2 or below on the WIDA ELD Standards or the equivalent

Include students in decision-making process

Allow students to experience the online sample test

2016 Administration – Paper Accommodation/Support


Preparation & Test

Administration Materials

Current and Upcoming Resources:

Sample Items for the Public – now available!

September – October 2015:

WIDA Assessment Management System and User Guides

New web-based Modules for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Training

Course)

Test Administrator Manuals

Live webinars for district staff by role

Test Demos/Test Practice

Live Q&A Webinars, 1st Wednesday of the month, Oct- April

WIDA Consortium

Roles During Testing

Role General Responsibilities

Test Coordinator

• overall coordination of test administration activities: orders, sessions, training verification

• set up user accounts within the new WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS)

Test Administrator

• administering ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 • Prepping student for an online format • Scoring speaking if it’s paper testing • Monitoring test sessions

Technology Coordinator

• technical and system set up for online testing and working with Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) on any local system issues.

Training & Preparation Resources

• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Training Course & Web-based

Modules

• Facilitator Toolkit

• Test Preparation Checklists outlining roles and

responsibilities

• WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS)

• WIDA AMS User Guide Parts 1 and 2

• Test Administration Manuals

• Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines

• Sample Online Test Items / Test Practice/ Test Demos

• FAQ Resources

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Trainings (Online Test)

Training Tracks Key Elements Outcome

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Technology Coordinators

Online procedural modules via WIDA AMS and checklists

Should be verified by Test Coordinator as listed on checklists

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

Online Test Administrators

(Grades 1-12)

Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists

Certificate of Completion

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test

Coordinators (All Test Forms)



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Trainings and Certification

(Paper Tests)

Training Tracks Key Elements Outcome

ACCESS for

ELLs 2.0

Paper Test

Administrators

(Grades 1-12)

Administration Procedures: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking



Scoring Speaking Test

New Speaking Scoring module via Training Course

Certification (upon completion of Speaking scorer quiz)

ACCESS for ELLs

Kindergarten Test

Administrators

Administration modules via Training Course

Certification (upon completion of Kindergarten quiz)

Alternate ACCESS for ELLs

Test Administrators Administration modules via Training Course

Certification (upon completion of Alt ACCESS quiz)

Preparation Resources

wida.us/access_2.0/preparation

http://wida.us/access_2.0/preparation




Responsibilities include:

– Keep materials secure

– Distribute needed test

materials and

equipment

– Monitor students as

they work

– Follow procedures and

scripts exactly

– Check in with students

(as indicated in the

TAM)

Administration Responsibilities

• Manual control of test item audio: Manual play of Listening, Writing, and Speaking test items where there are audio prompts

• Manual repeat of test item audio: Manual repeat of Listening, Writing, and Speaking test items where there are audio prompts

• Extended Speaking Test Response time: Students are provided up to twice the regular testing time to complete the Speaking test

2016 Administration – Accommodations identified in Assessment Management System (AMS)


ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

Training Requirements for

Test Administrators


• Kindergarten ACCESS: Licensed teachers for all domains

• Grades 1-12 online ACCESS:

– Licensed teachers or administrators who work in the school

– Licensed teachers or administrators who work in the district

– Paraprofessionals who work in the school

– School district personnel employed by the school district

– Licensed substitute teachers who are employed by the district for the purpose of administering the test

• Grades 1-12 paper ACCESS:

– Reading, Writing, Listtening– same hierarchy as above

– Speaking—Licensed teacher with training in Second Language Acquisition

• Alternate ACCESS: Licensed teachers for all domains

Who Are ACCESS Test Administrators?


Online

30 education.state.mn.us

Who: ALL test administrators in 2016*

Domains: R, L, S, W

Quiz: No

Certification: Upon completion

*In future years, new test administrators and returning administrators who would like a refresher must take the training course.

Paper Accommodation


Who: TAs for the paper accommodation*

Domains: R, L, S, W (L&S media delivered)**

Quiz: For Speaking domain only (Grades 1-5 and/or 6-12)

Certification: Upon completion, 80% on quiz

*Annual recertification required to score speaking test. **Human reader script for listening & speaking available for ELs with IEP/504.

Kindergarten


Who: ALL K test administrators, annually

Domains: R, L, S, W

Quiz: Yes

Certification: 80% on quiz

Alternate ACCESS


Who: ALL Alt ACCESS TAs, annually

Domains: R, L, S, W

Quiz: Yes

Certification: 80% on quiz

Optional Test Administrator Face-to-Face Training


Date Location

Monday, December 7 Moorhead

Tuesday, December 8 St. Cloud

Wednesday, December 9 Marshall

Monday, December 14 MDE, Roseville

Tuesday, December 15 MDE, Roseville

Wednesday, December 16 MDE, Roseville

Thursday, December 17 Rochester

Test Administrator Training for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Check-in 12:30–1 p.m.; Workshop 1–4:30 p.m.

Optional K ACCESS Face-to-Face Training


Date Location

Friday, January 15, morning session MDE, Roseville

Friday, January 15, afternoon session MDE, Roseville

Kindergarten Test Administrator Training for ACCESS for ELLs

Morning session check-in 8:30 a.m.; Workshop 9 a.m.–noon

Afternoon session check-in 1 p.m.; Workshop 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Optional Alternate ACCESS Face-to-Face Training


Date Location

Wednesday, February 3 MDE, Roseville

Test Administrator Training for Alternate ACCESS for ELLs

Morning session check-in 8:30 a.m.; Workshop 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

Training for Test

Coordinators


• Usually the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC)

• Set up user accounts

• Order materials

• Manage pre-ID process

• Manage WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS) tasks:

– Manage students: Add students, assign accommodations, monitor student progress, enter test codes

– Create test sessions

Who Are Test Coordinators and What Do They Do?


Optional Test Coordinator Face-to-Face Training


Date Location

Monday, December 7 Moorhead

Tuesday, December 8 St. Cloud

Wednesday, December 9 Marshall

Monday, December 14 MDE, Roseville

Tuesday, December 15 MDE, Roseville

Wednesday, December 16 MDE, Roseville

Thursday, December 17 Rochester

Test Coordinator Training for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Check-in 8:00 a.m.; Workshop 8:30 a.m.–noon

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

Training for Technology

Coordinators


DRC technology staff will present hardware and software requirements, set up for online testing and monitoring test sessions from a technology standpoint.

• December 11

• December 18

• January 11

Optional Tech Coordinator Webinars


Frequently Asked Questions

www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS%202.0/FA

Q.aspx

https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS 2.0/FAQ.aspx

https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS 2.0/FAQ.aspx

Resources


State-Specific Guidelines

www.wida.us/membership/states/index.aspx

Visit your state page for information related to • Contacting your State

Educational Agency’s representatives

• Assessment & Training

• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 & Alternate ACCESS Testing Schedules

• State-Specific guidance for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

• Professional Development Opportunities

https://www.wida.us/membership/states/index.aspx

© 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, on behalf of the WIDA Consortium www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0

Contact Information

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage:

www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0

WIDA Client Services Center:

866-276-7735 or [email protected]

DRC Customer Support

855-878-9615 or

[email protected]

http://www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0



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