2011-12 Grade 3 Midyear P romotion (GTMYP)

1. 2011-12Grade 3 Midyear Promotion (GTMYP) ScreencastTraining Session Program Guide: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp

2. What is the grade 3 midyear promotion (GTMYP)? • An assessment that complies with the established criteria of the Florida’s public school student progression law. • Students must demonstrate reading proficiency as required by Section 1008.25, Florida Statute. • Students may take the GTMYP only one time during this administration window. • Offered November 15-16, 2011. • ITBS Complete Battery, Form C, Level 10. • All materials must be returned at the conclusion of testing and may not be stored at the school site. Program Guide 4

3. Ways to Demonstrate Reading Mastery for Grade 3 Promotion • Spring 2011 FCAT 2.0 Reading test or, • Spring 2011 Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio or, • Spring 2011 Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment or, • Summer 2011 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion or, • 2011-12 Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion Program Guide 4

4. Students To Be Tested • All retained third grade students who met specific criteria on the Summer 2011 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP), defined as a percentile rank score at or between the 40th and 44th percentile. • Retained 3rd grade students who did not participate in the Summer 2011 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP). • Students who have demonstrated substantial progress in class and are recommended by their teacher, may participate at the school administrator’s discretion. Program Guide 6

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8. Accommodations • Accommodations must be provided to: • Students with disabilities (SWD) who have current IEPs • Students with current Section 504 plans • English language learners (ELLs), Levels 1-4 • Test MUST NOT be read to students Program Guide 6-8

9. Accommodations English Language Learners (ELLs) • Flexible Setting • Flexible Timing • Assistance in Heritage Language • Dictionary Program Guide 6-7

10. Accommodations Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Plan Students • Flexible Setting • Flexible Timing • Recording of Answers • Flexible Presentation • Revised Format (call TDC to request) Program Guide 7-8

11. Receiving and Preparing Materials for Testing • Schools will pick-up/order directions for administrationand test booklets. • Verify counts of testing materials received using the Packing Slip and Return Form*located in Box #1. • Report missing materials immediately to TDC. • Contact TDC for additional materials, if needed. • Securely store all test materials. *Keep this form and use to return materials. Program Guide 8

12. Testing Materials • Test Booklet • The Complete Battery, Level 10 which contains the Reading Comprehension subtest. • Test Booklets are re-used, so students may NOT write or mark answers directly in the booklets. • Edusoft Answer Sheet • Print answer sheets for eligible students. • The 7 digit M-DCPS student ID must be hand gridded. • Student name must be written at the top of the answer sheet. • Students will record answers directly on the answer sheet. Program Guide 8-9

13. Sample Edusoft Answer Sheet Student Name ITBS C Complete Level 10 Reading Comprehension November 2010 Student 7-digit ID# Begin here Program Guide 9

14. Training School Test Administrators and Proctors • Carefully select test administrators/proctors • Training should include: • Students to be tested • School’s testing schedule • Adhering to the Directions For Administration (DFA) • Test Timing and subtest to administer • Providing accommodations • Ensuring optimal testing conditions • Test invalidations Program Guide 10

15. Distribution & Tracking of Materials • Test booklets and Directions for Administration (DFA) are secure materials but do not include security numbers. • Inventory materials on receipt and report discrepancies immediately to the Test Distribution Center at 305-995-3744. • Use Teacher Count Sheets to account for test materials distributed to test administrators. • Test administrators must report discrepancies in counts to test chairperson. • Monitor to ensure procedures are being followed in each testing room. Program Guide 11 and 32

16. Administering the Test • Maintain security procedures. • Morning administration is recommended. • If a test is invalidated, there is no other opportunity or test that can be given in place of this assessment. Program Guide 11-12

17. Important GTMYP Test Administration Information *Both parts must be completed to receive a score. Program Guide 11

18. Record student name on Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations Form. • Make-up sessions can be given any day during the testing window. In the event of an invalidation of a group of students, call SAET, at 305-995-7520, immediately. Absences and Invalidations Program Guide 12 and 31

19. Damaged Test Booklet or Answer Sheet Procedures • Transfer all student identification information and student responses onto a new answer sheet and shred the damaged document. • Verify that all transferred information has been correctly gridded and process for scoring. • Test booklets that become soiled due to illness should be reported to SAET at 305-995-7520 and securely destroyed at the school site. • Write “DAMAGED” across the front of any test booklet which is damaged or written on and return it to the TDC as directed. Program Guide 13

20. Scanning Answer Sheets and Printing Results • Answer sheets will be scanned via Edusoft. • Only the GTMYP designee will have access to the GTMYPEdusoft folder. • Print a student list from each scanning session, showing each student’s number correct score (raw score). • A student must obtain a raw score of 24 or higher in order to be considered for promotion. • At the end of the testing window, the District will provide a listing of student results to each school. Please, verify that all students tested at your school are included. • The District will promote students who have met the GTMYP criteria. Schools may override promotions by contacting SAET. Program Guide 13-14

21. Returning Testing Materials Place the originals of the following completed forms in a return envelope, in Box 1 and retain copies for your records. • TDCPacking Slip and Return Form • All Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations forms • All Teacher Count Sheets • School Procedural Checklist Program Guide 14-15

22. Sample TDC Packing Slip and Return Form Complete this portion to return materials. Program Guide 14-15 and 33

23. REMINDERS Complete the GTMYP Screencast Verification Form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TY3PSBZ to validate your training. Review the student listing of results and fax to SAET with promotion decisions recorded for each student.

24. Sources of Information • Administration of the GTMYP Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I mcabeza@dadeschools.net, 305-995-7520 • Request/Pick Up/Return Materials Ms.Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I 305-995-3743 • Edusoft Ms. Thomasena Johnson-Hudson (Edusoft) 305-995-2438 Thomasenajohnsonhudson@hmco.com Ms. Linda Trupia, District Supervisor (M-DCPS) 305-995-3061 ltrupia@dadeschools.net Program Guide 35