Weekly Update: Tulsa Testing
12/15/2015
5th Grade Writing Test <Action Required 12/18>
We will take care of certifying the students for the 5th grade writing test. However, in order to do this, we need each site to please submit a list of all 5th graders who will be assessed on the OAAP platform on Dynamic Learning Maps. Students who are identified on the pre-code as being OAAP will not receive a test label, making things MUCH easier on you!
Please use the form available on the PD360, Tulsa Public Schools BTCs, located under Resources. Complete the form and email it to Erin by December 18, 2015. If you do not have any 5th graders who will be assessed on the OAAP test, please email Erin to let her know.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin.
MAP and MPG January Class Updates
8th Grade Writing Test <Action Required 12/18>
We will take care of certifying the students for the 8th grade writing test. However, in order to do this, we need each site to please submit a list of all 8th graders who will be assessed on the OAAP platform on Dynamic Learning Maps. Students who are identified on the pre-code as being OAAP will not receive a test label, making things MUCH easier on you!
Please use the form available on the PD360, Tulsa Public Schools BTCs, located under Resources. Complete the form and email it to Erin by December 18, 2015. If you do not have any 8th graders who will be assessed on the OAAP test, please email Erin to let her know.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin.
Info for 8th Grade Science Test-- Share with Teachers!
Measured Progress Info
March 29 ACT for Juniors
Don't forget about the Late Accommodations Window for late consideration of ACT testing accommodations (Dec. 14-Feb. 24). This applies to:
- Examinees who are newly enrolled at the school or newly classified as an eligible grade level.
- Examinees who have a newly identified disability.
- Examinees with previously approved ACT-approved accommodations.
- Examinees with medical emergencies or sudden onset of a medical condition.
Sites participating in online ACT testing will need to verify online testing enrollment (January 5-12) and complete checkpoint #2 by January 29.
Non-Standard Accommodations
Non-Standard Accommodation requests are due to the Office of Accountability, Assessment with all required documentation by Tuesday, January 18 at 4:00pm. Submissions will be reviewed by Assessment and Special Education prior to the OSDE submission deadline.
If you have questions regarding the qualifying criteria and required documentation for this accommodation, please contact Erin Lester or Kay Sandschaper.
DLM Rosters for Spring <Action Required 1/15>
- Use the DLM template on PD360 under our BTC group
- Save it as SCHOOLNAME_TEACHERNAME_DLM2016
- Example: AndersonES_Lester_DLM2016
- Email completed template to Becky Baker at bakerre@tulsaschools.org
- State Testing Numbers are on your students’ DEMOGRAPHICS page in PowerSchool
- List every test on a separate line
- Your teacher number is your STATE TEACHER CERTIFICATE number, NOT your TPS ID number. You can find this on Powerschool, on your certificate, on the State Department Single Sign On, or by contacting Human Capital.
DLM Training Opportunity- New Teachers
Teachers who have not particiapted in DLM testing are welcome to attend one of two training sessions held at Hale HS on January 15. Katherine Hurst (Special Education Department) and Becky Baker will take you through all 6 of the training modules. Please sign up through My Learning Plan, January 15th activities, Dynamic Learning Maps training at Hale HS.
DLM Resources
The Dynamic Learning Maps Resource page has several useful tools for educators. This includes:
- Familiar texts used on the assessment, by grade level, avalable for classroom instruction.
- A comprehensive list of materials often used in assessing ELA and Math testlets, arranged by grade level.
- Videos to walk teachers through an ELA, Writing, or Math assessment, demonstrating how to administer the testlet.
DLM Teacher Training Certification
Important Dates
Nov 30- Jan 8 EOI Online Test Window
Dec 18 List of 5th/8th OAAP testers due to Erin
Jan 15 DLM Student/Teacher rosters due to Becky
Jan 18 Non-Standard Accommodation requests for state testing due to Erin
Feb 16 Writing Test Training for 5th and 8th grade (Time and Location TBD)
Helpful Documents
STATE LINKS:
IEP/504 Accommodation Manual
ELL Accommodation Manual
SDE Non-Standard Accommodations
MP Help Website
SDE Test Preparation Manual
TPS LINKS:
2015-16 District Testing Calendar
PD360 Website
TPS Assessment Website
Archived Newsletters
Tulsa Assessment Team
918-746-6255
Becky Baker- bakerre@tulsaschools.org
918-746-6503
Email: lesteer@tulsaschools.org
Website: http://insidetps.tulsaschools.org/assessments/
Location: 2819 S New Haven Ave, Tulsa, OK, United States
Phone: (918)746-6255
Twitter: @erinlester