WIDA ACCESS for English Language Learners (ELL) Testing 2.0

Training for ESL teachers and ProctorsJanuary 2016

Paragraphs enclosed in a boxapply to paper/pencil testing only

Online and Computer Systems for ACCESS

Online training site for ESL teachers

ESL teachers participate in online training modules before face-to-face training with Sean Gould

Wida.us Wida-AMS

1. Online management system for TC Set up test

sessions Add students Print test tickets

2. Online Toolkit for CRT/TA

3. Ordering system for District

Internet-based Internet-based Installed on TC Computer

Serves as a HUB to transmit student responses

Allows TC to check response transmission to DRC

Allows TC to manually transmit data to DRC

Test Session Manager (TSM) DRC INSIGHT

System for delivering student assessments

Installed on HP laptops at testing sites

TCs need to submit name of testing cart

TCs need to submit asset number for TC computer

Installed on student laptops

ACCESS for ELLS in North Carolina Home Language

Survey Administered to new enrollees

ACCESS windowFebruary 1- March 25

(Additional materials requests – call office)

If another language is identified, WIDA

ACCESS Placement Test is administered

(W-APT).

W-APT is the screener used for initial assessment and ESL program placement (Sean).

Assessment required for students enrolled

between February 1 – March 11.

Students are included in Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO)

calculation*.

*Return materials Monday, March 25 1:00-5:00

Assessment complies with Title III of ESEA/NCLB, requiring annual assessment of

listening, speaking, writing, reading and

English comprehension.

Annual assessment(ACCESS)

required for all studentsidentified as LEP

ACCESS ASSESSMENT: DETAILS pp 1-2

Computer adaptive Grade K – paper/pencil

Proctor required for all subtests

Grades 1-3 Listening, Reading and Speaking (online) Writing (Delivered p/p – students write responses in a booklet) Proctor required for all subtests

Grades 4-12 (online) Proctor required for all subtests

Alternate ACCESS (paper/pencil) Teacher-of-Record will administer assessment.

DOMAINS & ONLINE GRADE LEVEL CLUSTERS COMPONENTS pp. 2-3

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

Listening and Reading may be completed on the same day

Key Differences in Online and Paper/Pencil pp 3-4

Key Differences in Online and Paper/Pencil

State Testing Window p.4

Date Change: Please correct in manual. February 1- March 25

Students enrolled between February 1 and March 11 must participate.

Test Sessions pp. 4-5

Online Testing: It is possible to combine students (same domain) from different grade clusters and tiers for Listening, Reading and Speaking

Exception: Writing for Grades 1-3 since it is administered in a paper/pencil format

Estimated Administration Times pp. 6

Students work at their own pace using the following guidelines:

Policy and Procedures p.8

State Mandate to Administer ACCESS for ELLs online LEAs are required to assess online unless

LEA does not have the technology capabilities to support online testing

Students with disabilities who have documented accommodations which dictate a paper/pencil test format is necessary for “accessibility”

General Security Guidelines (pp 9-

11) Only district and school test coordinators and test administrators (or other authorized staff) may handle secure test materials.

Ensure that all test administrators and proctors read and understand the Testing Code of Ethics (pp 60-64).

Place all secure materials in locked storage*. Test administrators will return test materials to school test coordinator daily.

Do not leave materials unattended before or after testing.

Do not share any specific test information with students prior to or after testing.

Do not copy any test booklets or other secure materials.

*Locked storage facility access will be limited to test coordinator and back-up coordinator only.

ACCESS Materials (pp 11-12)

Manual: NC Policy and Procedures Guide for Annual Testing manual (NC Manual)

Manual: District & School (Grades 1-12) TestAdministration (National Manual) Grade K Administration Manual

Test Materials Documentation forms (multiple pages used for sign in and out)

Packing forms Scrap Paper Headsets for online Test ticket Pencil

http://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS/

Tests

Requirement to Report Scores (p 12)

Inform parents of test dates, test specifics and use of results. Letter will be distributed to school testing coordinator.

Scores reports must be shared within 30 days of receipt of the score. We expect reports to arrive by June 10. Scores are confidential. Teacher report and parent report are the same.

Suspended Students and Student Emergencies (pp 12-13)

Suspensions Students with short term suspensions are required to test Long-termed students: LEA decision

Student Emergencies and Restroom Breaks One student at a time is to be dismissed Computer must be paused Record time Hall monitor to supervise

Prohibited Items in Testing Rooms (pp 13-14)

Electronic Devices Teachers Students

Students’ personal belongings may not be accessed during tests (including breaks).

Text, reference books, thesauruses

Food/Drink*

*Except for medical requirements

Testing Violations and Irregularities (pp14-15)

Failing to follow procedures in script

Failing to test all eligible students

Leaving the room unsupervised

Discussing items, paraphrasing directions, tampering with student responses

Failing to check in test tickets daily

Failing to cover classroom instructional materials, including test-taking tips

Misadministrations p. 15

Students must wait five days to retest

School testing coordinator reports in OTISS

STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES pp. 16-20

District Testing

Generates a collaborative district-wide implementation Plan

Sets up training usernames for ESL teachers

Directs ESL teachers to participate in the online training system in WIDA.US

Trains (F2F) ESL teacher to administer assessment

District ESLSean Gould School TCs

Generates a collaborative district-wide implementation Plan Trains TCsManages usernames/passwords for TCs/CRTs access to WIDA-AMSGrants permissions for TCs/CRTs to WIDA-AMS Orders materials

Monitors Implementation

Generates Testing Plan

Directs and monitors CRT/TA tasks

Enrolls new students in WIDA-AMS

Prints Secure Test Session Tickets

Checks transmission to DRC & manually upload files to DRC, if needed

Resets sessions, if neededTrains ESL teachers to:Facilitate Interactive Samples; and

Understand their role in testing security

STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES pp. 16-25

ESL TeachersPages 22-23

Completes Google Doc to identify HP laptop cart that is used for testing (NOW)Submits TC’s computer asset number (Google Doc) for TMS push out (NOW)Configures TMS and installs on TC computer beginning Dec 17Installs Insight on student testing laptops by Jan 22 (29 HS)Provides support for TC on testing days

CRT/TA

Completes online training on WIDA.US site by mid JanParticipates in TC training for practice activityLeads practice activities for students

Read ACCESS Test Administration Manuals

Participates in F2F training with Sean Gould and Karen Greene and school test coordinator at base school

Sign security agreement

Administers ACCESS assessments

Test Administrator Qualifications and Responsibilities (pp 21-22)

Certified Teacher NHCS requirements replace requirements on page 21 of NC

Manual Teacher must have participated in test administration training

Online component Face-to-face with Sean and Karen – January 26

Follow Testing Code of Ethics and security policies

Proctors (pp 14-16)

Proctors (school employees) are REQUIRED for all domains Reading Writing Listening Speaking

Kindergarden Roving proctors are NOT allowed since ESL teachers are

considered the teacher-of-record

Online Training Checklist pp. 26-27

Many testing administrators (ESL teachers) have not completed the checklist and may not administer assessment

Student Pre-ID labels are shipped with test materials.

Check the labels for accuracy.

If the information on the label is correct, place it on the front cover of the test book in the designated box. VERIFY the TIER before attaching the label!

If the information if incorrect, return the label to the testing coordinator. You will need to hand code the book according to the instructions in the NC Guide (pages 31-35).

If there is NO label for a student (a newly enrolled student), you will need to hand code the book according to the instructions in the NC Guide (pages 31-35).

If you place a label on a booklet in error, follow the directions in the NC Guide (page 30).

You must complete a Review of Testing Accommodations Form for each child testing with accommodations and keep it on file at the school.

Pre ID Labels (pp 30-31)

Hand-coding Student Booklets (pp 31-36)

Special codes p36

Powerschool Id right justified – use leading zeroes

Preparation for the Test pp.38-41

Prepare students for testing ACCESS 2.0 Test demo ACCESS 2.0 Practice items

Student Test Tickets Secure and must be signed out daily One test ticket per test

Testing Do Not Disturb signs Arrange desks facing forward Testing login to start computer

Teachers will sing in and out dailyEach student will have one

Bubbling Procedures (pp.42-44)

Accessibility Tools pp. 45

Test Administration Procedures for all students pp. 46-47

Test Administrator Procedures: Allowed and Not allowed pp. 46-47

Students Eligible for Testing Accommodations (pp. 47-48)

Students with disabilities

Students with a 504 Plan

Students with Transitory Impairment

How can we provide a student with Manual Control of Item Audio, Repeat Item Audio, and Extended Speaking Test Response Time?• As stated in the NCDPI ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and

Accommodations Quick Reference document, these accommodations will be provided to the student identified as EC using the following formula:

• If student has Scheduled Extended Time, then Extended Speaking Test Response Time will be applied.

• If student has Computer Reads Test Aloud—Student Controlled then they will receive Manual Control of Item Audio will be applied.

• If student has Test Administrator Reads Test Aloud, then Repeat Item Audio will be applied.

YOUR test coordinator will check the online system for the accommodations.

Review of Accommodations Used During Testing form required

Sample Test PlanStudent Names

Online Scripts: National Manual Pages 151-152: Grades 1-12 Listening Script

Page 152 Monitoring and Ending the Test

Pages 153-154: Grades 1-12 Reading Script Page 154 Monitoring and Ending the Test

Pages 155-157: Grades 4-12 Writing Script Page 157 Monitoring and Ending the Test

Pages 159-161: Grades 1-12 Speaking Script Page 160 Students practice speaking to verify they can hear their voice Page 161 Monitoring and Ending the Test

Blue bubble indicates it is the child’s turn to record Student must select RECORD button

Grades 1-3 Writing Script (p/p) Teachers in Grades 1-3 must complete the paper-based

online training for administering the writing assessment.

Kindergarten Manual and Scripts

Kindergarten teachers must complete quiz with 80% accuracy

Schedule Review