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ACCESS 2.0 English Language Proficiency Assessment

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Melanie Jones Danielle TaylorAssessment Coordinator Program Specialist208-332-6933 208-332-6903

Who is with us today?

•District Test Coordinator?•Federal Program / Special Populations?•EL Program Coordinator?•EL Teacher?•Test Proctor?

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Today’s Presentation

•The Why & Who, What & How, When•Navigation & Demos•Test Incident Protocols•Post Test Window To-do’s•Big Picture Video & Resources

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Why and Who We Assess

Program & Assessment Connection

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English Language Learners

English Language Program

Assessment

Facts & Figures:

• Idaho - one of 39 states in the WIDA Consortium WIDA - Wisconsin Center for Education Research at University of Wisconsin

•WIDA began testing English learners in 2004 with paper based assessment

•Beginning 3rd year of WIDA testing

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Program and Assessment

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Standard setting had an impact on ACCESS scores in 2017

Some students scores went down

Fewer students exited the program

Students have to showcase higher language skills to achieve the same proficiency level scores (1.0-6.0)

Idaho adjusted exit criteria:

4.0 or higher in each domain and a composite score of 5.0

Limited ability to use scores from 16-17 as a result. Idaho is starting over with 2018 test results, but these will be used for accountability reporting

2017 ACCESS Performance

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WIDA and Accountability

• Screeners used to assess program eligibility have more emphasis with state and school accountability under ESSA

• We need to be confident the starting data is valid and accurate for ELLs – measuring growth

• This begins with 2018 assessment results• Training and a plan to ensure proper administration

of a screener and ACCESS is important

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What and How: ACCESS 2.0 Navigation

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Test Administration Flow

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1.• Home Language Survey –when indicates need to screen• Before step 2, check ELMS system to ensure they student has not already screened and

been identified!

2.• Administer Screener according to grade/mode (paper/online) W-APT, WIDA Screener

3.• If student does not screen out, code as L1• ACCESS 2.0 administered annually until exit criteria met

How: Accounts and Manuals

• Two accounts are needed to train and administer ACCESS (and new WIDA Screener)• a. WIDA.US – training and certification • b. WIDA AMS (DRC-vendor) – test coordination materials

• Test admins should read the test admin manual• The WIDA AMS User Guide is separate

• WIDA ACCESS Test Manual 17-18• WIDA AMS User Guide 17-18

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Two sites combined = ACCESS 2.0

WIDA Site

WIDA AMS/DRC

ACCESS 2.0

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WIDA.us portal – One stop shop

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How do I get trained and certified?

•Certification is required for any new staff administering any WIDA assessment

•Exception = W-APT screener, not available•NO recertification needed this year for ACCESS 2.0•Every other year certification schedule between ACCESS and Screener: • ‘18-19- ACCESS 2.0 certification• ‘19-20- WIDA Screener certification (may be ongoing)

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Training Steps and Timing:

•Where to start: Refer to Idaho ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 checklist to understand the tasks you should complete for your role

•When to start: Ideally 3-4 weeks prior to testing• How long will training take? Variable, as it’s self paced. Estimates:

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What/Where are Tech Resources?

•DRC Insight Secure Browser should be installed and kept updated for WIDA assessments

•Google Chrome is preferred browser for test and test demo

•Technology check list available off WIDA site: WIDA Technology Resources

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Snapshot of ACCESS 2.0

• Test in 4 Domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing• Listening and Reading administered first. Speaking-Writing follow• ACCESS 2.0 – online administration (except Kinder)• Entry task determines test tier students continue with (A or B/C) • Kinder is paper based• 1-12 online (grades 1-3 use paper based for writing domain only)• Online test is semi-adaptive – designed to challenge student as

they progress

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What are equipment needs?

•Device (desktop, laptop, tablets)•Working headset or headphones•No speakers permitted, even in group setting•Pencils & Writing booklets for grades 1-3•Test Sessions and Test Tickets coordinated and printed from WIDA AMS

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How long is the ACCESS test?

•ACCESS 2.0 is self paced•WIDA provides estimates to assist with scheduling

•Limited time to respond after record is selected (for speaking)

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Can a student practice?

•Yes! It is encouraged - ACCESS 2.0 test demos are available off WIDA AMS

•Speaking practice is critical. More speaking resources:

WIDA Speaking Domain Resources•Do not need to log-in to practice. The demo is apre-recorded video

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Can I split up individual domains?

•No, administer domains in their entirety•Online each domain is a separate test session•CAN split the 4 total domains within the open window (common practice)

•Example: Listening &Reading one week, Speaking & Writing another

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What are Do Not Score Codes?

• To receive composite score, all domains must be completed

• If a student is having difficulty, may discontinue that domain and try again later. If other attempts are not successful, may discontinue and move to the next domain

• Do not use DO NOT SCORE codes if plan to restart or resume a domain, as that will result in student not receiving a score

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Do Not Score Codes ... described

• ABS: Absent – absent for a domain of a test, fill in for the domain student did not take

• INV: Invalidate – even though student completed some or all items, testing was not valid

• DEC: Declined – student refused to test. This is not “opt out” as it is a required test. Should only be used if after several attempts, student will not participate

• SPD: Deferred Special Education/504. Applies when a student should defer participation from one or more domains of test

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What to do: Issues or Incidents

•District level staff should be notified if there are tech or test issues. Often can solve locally

• If needed, DTC can invalidate or force submit tests. Please note prior to this action or request:• TA can try to re-administer if appropriate• TA should not try to re-administer if concern was

student behavior or abilities prohibit meaningful responses instead use an Invalid test and applicable DNS score

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Idaho SDE Test Incident Log

• Idaho SDE Test Incident Log•Application through SDE Portal used to report test incidents, improprieties etc.

•Contact district technology coordinator to gain access

• Important for WIDA as related to accountability

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ACCESS 2.0 – FAQ’s

•Q: What to do if a student is no longer in your school or district and test has been ordered?

•A: As long as the student has not started testing, then no action necessary

•A: If a student has completed a domain and transfers schools in Idaho, follow transfer protocol in WIDA AMS User Guide

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FAQ cont.

• Test set-up in AMS: • Students who had pre-ID labels ordered, will

automatically be placed into generic test sessions• If administering online, still must ensure students are

entered into the appropriate test session• Newly identified ELLs needing to take ACCESS can be

added to WIDA AMS• If needing materials: Check with district office first.

DTC can order as needed

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Test Set Up Tasks & Quick Guides:

•ACCESS 2.0 WIDA Resource Guides

•Refer to WIDA AMS User Guide page 67 for full guidance on student management set up

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When: ACCESS 2.0 Key Dates

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ACCESS 2.0 Key Dates

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Idaho WIDA Consortium Member Page

ACCESS 2.0 – Enrollment Business Rule

•Enrollment business rule & testing window:• If an ELL is identified by Friday, March 2, 2018, the

expectation is to administer ACCESS 2.0 the following week prior to the close of the window March 9, 2018

• Additional materials are not available to order the last week of the test window. If testing online grades 4-12 no paper materials needed

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Test Set-Up Resources:

•Short WIDA AMS video tutorials:WIDA AMS Video Tutorials

We recommend test administration at the start of early in the test window to assist with absenteeism associated with time of year (illness etc.). Window is open January 29, 2018

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Post-Test To-Do’s

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Data Validation:

• It is critical we have accurate reporting for ACCESS 2.0

• The process allows us to identify demographic, accommodations and test records that contain errors and correct them before reporting

**Duplicate Student IDs** • Schools or Districts will complete this: April 2-6, 2018• SDE: April 16, 2018

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Catch a Training

Data Validation Training:WIDA Training WebinarsTuesday, February 27th

12-1 Mountain Time

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Late Returns

•There is a chance to return materials late, however, please know it delays reports to June, July or August, depending upon the received date

• In turn, this could affect annual program funding timing

•Return Materials Deadline: March 16, 2018 • Spring Break for some districts• PLAN AHEAD

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Score Reports:

•Districts or Schools receive ACCESS 2.0 results printed and online by Friday, May 18, 2018

• It is important to have a process to review results and determine exited students before end of year

•Their status changes to X1 if exited, and should be captured and submitted at end of year ISEE upload

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What’s New 2017-2018 Resource:

•What's New with ACCESS 2.0

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Monitor System Status – NEW!

•Subscribe to receive notification on Test System updates:

http://status.drcedirect.com/WIDA

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Contacts:

•Melanie Jones, Assessment Coordinator208-332-6933 mjones@sde.Idaho.gov•Alissa Metzler, ELL Program Coordinator208-332-6905 ametzler@sde.Idaho.gov•WIDA Customer Service: 1-866-276-7735•WIDA AMS/DRC: 1-855-787-9615

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You Make a Difference!

•WIDA Academic Language Video•Professional Educator's Video and Resources

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