Assessment Communication
March 16, 2020
I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message. Steve Irwin
KISD Assessment Dept.
NEW for 2019- 2020 The official hashtag of Keller ISD is... (drumroll please...) #CelebrateKISD!
Campus Secure Folders Located in your Google Shared With Me drive.
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
AIMS WEB Plus announcement:
The aimswebPLUS sync has been discontinued. Any new students will not be added to aimswebPLUS. For EOY Kindergarten testing, we will ensure all Kindergarten students are in the system to test. Everyone can continue using aimswebPLUS with currently enrolled students. This only affects students who enroll after this point.
Message from Special Ed Department:
We know that campuses are beginning to prepare for the upcoming STAAR/EOC administrations.
Please allow SLP's and Diags to continue with assessments and/or writing reports for timelines rather than monitoring the bathrooms or hallways
Feb. Ed Support Webinar
We have uploaded the recording of the Ed Support Webinar to the link below.
https://sites.google.com/kellerisd.net/webinars/home
Technology Information for April Testing: Please complete your technology information for April STAAR/EOC testing by Friday, March 20th.The link is below.
All counselors have been trained as CTCs: The link below gives you access to their oaths. Let me (Kay) know if you have any difficulties.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10boYwyU5Pe7Vzz_0luvDvXbudknQ3oX8
Meeting Crosscheck form Due 3/6: Please complete the meeting crosscheck form using the following: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVln2fp_4ODokqCBTdtXZ5MaAW3f7eriJdqxoS__PJeB9lCw/viewform
Initial Shipment and Additional Orders for April STAAR/EOC: We have uploaded the number of test booklets that you will receive for the April STAAR and EOC administration. Please click on the link below to review your numbers. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YTasd6cTtOGIefVI3ecSaDTNczgGhj5g
If you are needing additional test booklets, please enter your order by Thursday, March 19. You can enter your additional orders in the link below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ltFpdaUuqCjXYSh8MDgX4_S9MpsC2SOOjf6Y9unK2x4/edit?usp=sharing
Universal Screening EOY Map Window has been opened one week earlier to accommodate the additional assessments required for dyslexia screening. This additional week is optional/ if the principal chooses now opening April 13th and the close date is the same, May 1st.
Click here if you need the complete schedule for MAP Growth /MAP Fluency testing.
ALBERTio!!! PLEASE PLEASE Encourage your MS / HS teachers and students to utilize!!!
- Three of our 4 HS are really utilizing this platform and showing growth in student performance!
- All of the MS's except one have shown significant growth in student usage as well!!!
If anyone is needing assistance please feel free to reach to marjorie.martinez@kellerisd.net or suzanne.mcgahey@kellerisd.net or contact your colleagues on other campuses to learn more about how you better utilize this resource!! Attached to this newsletter is a great one page/ 6 step guide to utilizing ALbertio for STAAR prep! This is only a portion of what ALBERTio offers!!!!
Sub Allotment Reminder, Please be sure your campus secretaries are aware of this:
- National/STAAR/ALT/ EOC - the money is in your campus accounts for the campus to process
- TELPAS, teachers will submit to jude.schott@kellerisd.net
REPEAT:
Substitute Assessment Reminder:
Students may still use SA to count towards graduation requirements. So long as they have taken the EOC for which they are using the SA. Prior to this school year, students could use SA in lieu of taking the EOC, no longer the case. Students must take all EOCs, then for no more than 2 failing EOC scores, students may use an eligible SA score from a national exam. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call our office for clarification.
High School Specifics - National Assessment Resources/ Released exams posted on our site
Please complete and email the following to marjorie.martinez@kellerisd.net by the end of the workday, March 5th:
1. ACT - Enroll/ unenroll students in the Pearson ACT Platform to account for absences and new enrollees. This will directly impact invoicing.
2. SAT - email a copy of your UPS receipt with tracking numbers.
Please review and submit the final AP exam order in the CB platform by the end of the workday Friday, March 6th.
IGC Biology Project and Portfolio have been updated for Spring 2020 by Science Coordinator, Tracey Hosek. The new project and portfolio have been posted to our assessment site. If you have a question please contact Tracey or the assessment office.
ALBERTio!!! PLEASE PLEASE Encourage your MS / HS teachers and students to utilize!!!
- Three of our 4 HS are really utilizing this platform and showing growth in student performance!
- All of the MS's except one have shown significant growth in student usage as well!!!
If anyone is needing assistance please feel free to reach to marjorie.martinez@kellerisd.net or suzanne.mcgahey@kellerisd.net or contact your colleagues on other campuses to learn more about how you better utilize this resource!! Attached to this newsletter is a great one page/ 6 step guide to utilizing ALbertio for STAAR prep! This is only a portion of what ALBERTio offers!!!!
IGC Senior #'rs needed by the end of the month/ Feb. 28th:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XpvtDb-4exaoA64Xeq-Ex5Zu-FBpr8x4wFXhl_vSV08/edit Principals, Associate APs and CTCs were emailed on Jan. 29th with links to rosters in campus secure folders.
3 Year Grad Reminder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mjI9LsVZ-ww5MGJYbRDSCnemSTDGxQWI
REPEAT:
Advanced Placement Deadlines Approaching:
3/13: 11:59 p.m. ET : AP Spring course orders and fall order changes deadline to update the exam order with late orders (fees may apply).