Data and Assessment Network

1. Data and Assessment Network Data and Assessment Network September 12, 2013

2. D&A Network Resources in EdModo • www.edmodo.com • Join code: l14r4h • Folder: 2013 09 12 Meeting Data and Assessment Network

3. Agenda Data and Assessment Network

4. ETS Update Data and Assessment Network Mark Hansen Mike McDaniel

5. Assessment Transition MAPP Data and Assessment Network Assessment Transition Legislation Smarter Balanced Updates

6. Legislative Update: AB 484 (Bonilla)STATUS: Passed Senate; to Assembly Concurrence • Institutes Measurement of Academic Performance & Progress (MAPP) as California statewide assessment system to include: • Consortium CCSS-aligned assessments in ELA & Math at grades 3-8 and grade 11 • Science assessments in grades 5, 8, and 10 • CAPA/other alternate assessment in grades 2-11 • Use of grade 11 consortium assessment for Early Assessment Program • Timeline for submitting recommendations on additional assessments including primary language tests and tests in other content areas Data and Assessment Network

7. Legislative Update: AB 484 (Bonilla) • Replaces 2013-14 STAR tests in ELA & Math with consortium field test (as funds allow) • Suspends API for 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years Data and Assessment Network

8. AB 484 Implications for Districts • What implications would implementation of AB 484 / MAPP have for your district as a whole and for your work at the district level? Data and Assessment Network

9. AB 484 Implications for Schools • What implications would implementation of AB 484 / MAPP have for your schools and teachers? Data and Assessment Network

10. AB 484 Communication • How could we support each other to individually and collectively communicate about transition to the new assessment system with: • Site administrators • Teachers • Students • Parents and community Data and Assessment Network

11. AB 484 Questions & Concerns • What questions and concerns do you have about implementation of AB 484 in 2013-14? Data and Assessment Network

12. Smarter Balanced Updates • Fact v. Fiction • Practice Test • Digital Library • Assessment & Accommodations Guidelines Data and Assessment Network

13. Smarter Balanced Fact v. Fiction • Talking points to address common misconceptions about the Smarter Balanced assessments • Available at: • http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/smarterbalresources.asp Data and Assessment Network

14. Smarter Balanced Practice Test • ELA and Math at grades 3-8 and 11 • About 30 items + one performance task in each subject, based on test blueprints • Includes some accessibility tools such as text-to-speech, pop-up glossaries, braille • Scoring keys and rubrics available • Consider instructional uses of the practice test as a whole and items individually • Depth of knowledge • Nature of the questions and tasks Data and Assessment Network

15. Smarter Balanced Digital Library • Classroom resources and professional learning support for grades K-12 with a focus on formative assessment tools and processes • Will include commissioned modules as well as educator submitted resources • Vetted by educators • Expected to be launched in 2014 Data and Assessment Network

16. Smarter Balanced Accessibility & Accommodations Guidelines • Proposed supports for Smarter Balanced assessments • Provides guidance to classroom teachers, English development educators, special education teachers, and related services personnel in selecting and implementing supports • http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/access.asp Data and Assessment Network

17. Smarter Balanced Spanish Webpage • New Spanish webpage • Includes printable factsheets in Spanish for teachers, parents, and students • Links to other resources • http://www.smarterbalanced.org/parents-students/como-ayudar-a-todos-los-estudiantes-a-que-tengan-exito/ Data and Assessment Network

18. Other Assessment & Accountability Updates Data and Assessment Network

19. SBE Meeting: May http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/ag/ag/yr13/agenda201309.asp • Item 2 Math Framework Revision • Item 3 Assessment Transition & Smarter Balanced Update • Item 4 Double Testing Flexibility Waiver • Item 5 STAR, CAHSEE and APR Results • Item 8 Alternatives to Decile Ranks • Item 9 ELD Standards Implementation Plan • Item 10 Next Generation Science Standards • Item 17 Title III Accountability Plan Revisions Data and Assessment Network

20. CDE North/South Information Meetings • North: October 21 in Sacramento • South: October 28 in Ontario • For link to registration and other information: • http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/infomeeting.asp Data and Assessment Network

21. English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) • Item alignment process has continued with report pending to the State Board • June 2013: Group of 100 educators conducted item alignment activities • July 2013: Independent review of item alignment results to externally validate process and outcomes • August 2013: Draft item alignment report and gap analysis to the TAG Data and Assessment Network

22. PFT Update • 2012-13 PFT Test Results • September 2013: LEAs download final student-level scored data file • October 2013: Public release of 2012-13 PFT results Data and Assessment Network

23. CALPADS Update • Changes for 2013-14 • Spring submission (EL and reclassified student counts) moving to Fall 1 • New Education Service EL code (Other English Learner Services – Code 6) • Assessment & Accountability Functionality • Reports available but may contain some errors • Pilot to be restarted this fall Data and Assessment Network

24. Assessment Transition: San Diego County Professional Learning Data and Assessment Network Website to Watch: http://www.sdcoe.net/commoncore/

25. Getting Smarter About Common Core Assessment Conferences • 2013-14 Dates • November 21, March 11 • Target Audience • District & Site Administrators, Teacher Leaders • Areas of Focus • November: Focus on Mathematics • March: Focus on English Language Arts & English Language Development Data and Assessment Network

26. Mathematics Performance Tasks and Formative Assessment • Four-day institute for district or site teams • Examining instruction and assessment in light of CCSS for mathematics • Experience math performance tasks with protocols for scoring and analysis • Administering performance tasks in the classroom • Exploring formative use of performance task results to re-engage students • Unpacking task administrating, analysis, and re-engagement process to improve instruction • September 2013 – February 2014 • Still some openings for session beginning Sept 18 Data and Assessment Network

27. Assessment Transition Study Group • 2013-14 • Dates: Sept 20, Dec 13, Mar 21, May 16 • Registration links on SDCOE Common Core Events page • Focus Area for September 20 • AB 484 (whatever we know) • Technology Enhanced Assessment items Data and Assessment Network

28. San Diego County Assessment Transition Support • What else can we do to support you / each other? Data and Assessment Network

29. Looking Ahead Data and Assessment Network

30. Data and Assessment Network Meetings • 2013-14 • September 12 • October 24 • December 5 (conflicts with CERA) • January 30 • March 27 • May 22 Data and Assessment Network

31. Data and Assessment Network Meetings • Meeting Schedule • 12:30 – 2:00 Categorical Project Directors • 2:00 – 2:30 Overlap Session • 2:30 – 4:00 Data & Assessment Network Data and Assessment Network

32. SDCOE Assessment TeamContact Us! Data and Assessment Network Sally Bennett-Schmidt, Director 858-292-3688 / sbennettschmidt@sdcoe.net Shannon Coulter, Coordinator 858-292-3593 / scoulter@sdcoe.net Karla Groth, Principal-in-Residence858-569-3104 / kgroth@sdcoe.net Ofelia Dominguez, Administrative Assistant858-292-3571 / anicasio@sdcoe.net