Weekly Update: Tulsa Testing
11/10/2015
***Attend An SDE Training***
If you have attended a training, please send Erin your certificate. If you have not received your certificate from last week's webinar, please email the SDE at assessments@sde.ok.gov and include the information on when you participated in the webinar.
I have received certificates from only 19 elementary schools. Please make sure to send in a copy of your certificate to Erin ASAP!
***Attend An SDE Training***
If you have attended a training, please send Erin your certificate. If you have not received your certificate from last week's webinar, please email the SDE at assessments@sde.ok.gov and include the information on when you participated in the webinar.
I have received certificates from 8 JH/MS sites. Clinton, Edison, Monroe and Rogers, please send in your certificates to Erin ASAP!
EXPLORE CDs
Winter OAAP Testing Rosters
The 2015-2016 Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP) will utilize two different assessment systems. Social Studies will be assessed through the Pearson Portfolio system. The subject areas of Math, English/Language Arts and Science will be assessed through the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment System.
WINTER (DLM) December 3, 2015 to January 8, 2016-ELA and Math
WINTER (Pearson Portfolio) November 16, 2015 to January 8, 2016- U.S. History
Please note, only 2nd time test takers and high school seniors are allowed to test during the winter window. The winter window is only available for EOI subjects in ELA, Math and U.S. History.
In order to set up testing for students needing to test during the winter EOI OAAP window, please complete the student roster, submitting one roster per school site. Include the following information:
- Subject (English 2, English 3, Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, or US History)
- School Name
- State Student ID
- TPS Student ID
- Student First and Last Name
- Roster teacher information, including the teacher’s certification number
Please email Erin or Becky if you need the Excel template to create the roster for your school.
All rosters for winter OAAP testing must be submitted to Becky Baker, bakerre@tulsaschools.org using the Excel template by November 11th.
MP Portal is Open!
If you need students transferred, please email Erin and Becky with the student's name, state testing number, and school/district in which they transferred. We will have students moved within 24 hours, if not sooner.
I know many of you will be busy with ACT Aspire testing, however, Becky and I will be available the week of Nov. 9-13 to help you with any questions, including how to add students or create test sessions. Please make sure you refer to the Portal User Guide and are familiar with the contents.
If you are not able to make it to the Enrollment Center during the week, Erin can meet you on Saturday morning! Please email Erin and she'll make arrangements to make it happen!
******OCCT/EOI Trainings-REQUIRED*******
After you have attended a training, you will receive a certificate from the SDE. Please mail or email a copy of your participation certificate once you have completed the training to Erin.
We will have a refresher training in the Spring prior to state testing in April.
Spring 2015 DLM Student Scores
Computer Support on Windows XP
Alternative 8th Grade Reading Test Opportunity
Students must be signed up in advance and bring a photo ID (school IDs are acceptable) and contact Becky no later than Tuesday, Nov. 17 (Becky will be out on Wednesday, so please let her know by Tuesday).
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
Summer 2015 Test Scores on PowerSchool
Important Dates
Nov 9-13 ASPIRE Testing (10th Grade)
Nov 11 OAAP Winter Testing Roster Due
Nov 16-25 EOI Online Retest Window
Nov 30-Dec 11 EOI Paper/Pencil Winter Test Window
Nov 30- Jan 8 EOI Online Test Window
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