Assessment Communication
October 7, 2019
" I like a teacher who gives me something to take home to think about besides homework.” – Lily Tomlin
KISD Assessment Dept.
NEW for 2019- 2020 The official hashtag of Keller ISD is... (drumroll please...) #CelebrateKISD!
Website: http://portal.kellerisd.net/functions/learning/assessment/Campus%20Administrator%20Assessment%20Reminder%20Charts/KConnect%20Assessment%20Site%2012-13.aspx
Location: 350 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX, United States
Phone: 817.744.1219
Twitter: @KISDASSESSMENT
Upcoming Common Assessments
STAAR ALT2/Telpas ALT- Action Required: We have received the names of students from SPED who they think will take STAAR ALT 2. The first tab you will see is titled "checklist". We are asking that everyone complete the information even if you don't have any students taking this assessment. The remaining 2 tabs are for 3-8 and EOC. Please edit (Add/Delete) these tabs on the spreadsheet linked below for STAAR ALT 2 students. All information needs to be completed by October 28th.
Growth Score for SSI Students: TEA uses the highest percentage from the first and second administration to calculate growth.
Lead4ward "I Can" Statements:
Lead4ward has developed "I Can" statements that are found within their Student Learning Reports.
Here is how you get to them!
https://lead4ward.com/resources/
Click on "Content Builder"
On the far right side, you will see "Student Learning Reports". Click on a subject area and you will see the grade level I can statements.
Ed Support Webinar
We have uploaded the recording and google slides presentation for the Ed Support Webinar. https://sites.google.com/kellerisd.net/webinars/home
At Risk Snapshot Date: October 25
Update Campus Information, no later than Tuesday, October 8th: Info: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bFLcnTD3dmm0gtfx8oMjWyzscTBT2IUdsmvhYUxzrBk/edit?usp=sharing
MS CTCs- attending HS CTC meeting on Oct. 8th at TCHS w/ TCC rep regarding TSI/ Accuplacer. 8:30-9:30) We will start with TCC promptly at 8:30 so please plan to arrive and be ready to begin by 8:30 in room M118. Bring a sweater its cold!!!
Report Card Deadlines:
We have added a time for the October 15th deadline when grades are due. All grades for the 9 weeks will need to be entered into Teacher Access Center by 8:00 am on October 15th.
Releases STAAR Tests As a reminder if the test is intended to be given as a benchmark, the test must be purchased from ETS https://www.texasassessment.com/report-info/
Repeat:
MAP Pilot Campuses
Click here to your PLC Dates:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5Sh5UiM4VNdZv7OmkigNAlGifMTwaCSUo5SqIDxMu4/edit?usp=sharing
High School Specifics - National Assessment Resources/ Released exams posted on our site
HS CTC meeting at TCHS on October 8th. We will start with TCC promptly at 8:30 so please plan to arrive and be ready to begin by 8:30.
PSAT Reminders from 2019 Timeline of Events
- Testing Materials Due in district by Oct. 3rd
- All PSAT training for teachers and staff to be completed by Oct. 7th
PSAT COHORT Mentor Feedback Requested by Friday, October 18th :https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PNpjYvBq1X5YvhtTXvVVhwWIVUdkmDI6hzPNQ1k_1sI/edit
CTC Meeting Oct. 8: See Agenda, place any questions for SAT/ ACT in table by the end of the day Friday, Sept. 27th please. We will meet in room M118 at TCHS . Bring a sweater its cold!!!
Repeat:
AP Scholarship Recipients - You may access your roster of students in your secure folder. We will begin communicating with students electronically today/ Sept. 23rd. Amanda Horn has a list of all F/ R students identified thru the application process. However, if you know of others on the list, please let Amanda H. know so that she can make those adjustments!! Remember they do not have to be coded F/R, need knowledgeable personnel to recommend. Pls revised recipients spreadsheet as you go, as the example sent out earlier this fall so that if there are more funds we can determine how to best allocate. And so in the end we can report what the final numbers of students/ exams and cost were.
Campus Secure Folders:
- National Assessments
- 2019-2020 AP Scholarship folder
Compliance Deadline for DEC. EOC Sped,504, and RTI meetings
All meetings for students who need new accommodations or changes to accommodation for Dec. EOC testing must be completed by Friday, November 8.
National Recognition, please update spreadsheet as your campus receives notification via USPS mail: (Many dept. use this for publications, presentations...)
1. Sept. 13- commended names mailed
2. Feb 4 - finalist names mailed
3. Feb 11- finalist names mailed
TSI training opportunity: College Board will be providing in-person training on Thursday, October 10, 2019 and Friday, October 11, 2019. The registration link is listed on the Accuplacer homepage and I’ve provided it below as well. The goal of the workshop is to provide training around security of the exam, proctor responsibilities and criteria, and platform functionality. This workshop is designed for Testing Personnel responsible for the setup, implementation and maintenance of TSIA testing.
Fort Worth Location: FWISD Professional Development Center
- Fort Worth Session 1: Thursday, October 10, 8:30-11:30 Click Here to Register
- Fort Worth Session 2: Thursday, October 10, 12:30-3:30 Click Here to Register
North Texas Regional Testing Collaborative hosted by Texas Women's University Denton, TX
- Denton Texas: Friday, October 11, 8:30-2:00 Click Here to Register
Repeated:
Mark your Calendar: October 31ST 8:15-12:15, Campus Testing Coordinators to attend training at Ed. Center w/ ACT rep, Sauda Callahaun on the first implementation of ACT School Day. Register in Eduphoria pls:
https://keller.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=40748
NEW AP 2019, Principals, Teachers, CTCs: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/ap-2019/whats-new
In addition to this day, our ACT rep will also attend our monthly CTC meeting virtually, please invite anyone who will be assisting in this administration:
- Oct. 30th, not a regularly scheduled meeting outlined above
- Nov. 12th, 1:00 - 3:00
CTCs and whoever else will be assisting with SAT School Day - We will have our college board rep attending our monthly meetings, virtually or in person. Please mark your calendars:
- Oct. 8th, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
- Nov. 12nd 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
- Feb. 4th, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
TSI Account Users have been updated for another year. CTCs please login in and see that all who need a user account have one. If there is anyone missing, please email marjorie.martinez@kellerisd.net to get this set up.