Assessment Communication
February 24, 2020
" 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!
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
Corrections to Spring 2020 TELPAS Test Administrator Manual Updates:This information will be posted with the Spring 2020 TELPAS Test Administrator Manual and at https://tx.pearsonaccessnext.com. Several pages referenced in the manual have been corrected. Please communicate these corrections to relevant testing personnel.
Page 34 Reading Administration Directions—Grades 2–12
- The page number cited in the paragraph under the second boxed text is incorrect. The information should read, “Refer to page 25 for information about exiting the online test during breaks.
Page 36 Listening and Speaking Administration Directions—Grades 2–12
- The page number in the second paragraph is incorrect. The information should read, “Refer to ‘Starting TELPAS Online Tests’ section on page 29 for steps to complete this task.
- Page 36 Listening and Speaking Administration Directions—Grades 2–12
The page number cited in the boxed text is incorrect. The information should read, “The administration directions are written in a way that assumes students have had the
opportunity to experience this year’s TestNav format for TELPAS through the use of the recommended tutorials, as described on page 14.”
Page 41 Listening and Speaking Administration Directions—Grades 2–12
The page number cited in the paragraph under the third boxed text is incorrect. The
information should read, “Refer to page 25 for information about exiting the online test
during breaks.”
Technology Support for TELPAS online Testing: The high schools will have an assigned technician for support, and all other campuses can contact any of the numbers listed and we can route someone to the location if we are unable to resolve remotely.
STAAR ALT 2 Online Additions: Please make sure that all students who need to be added to your STAAR ALT 2 list in Pearson are added to Online Additions for STAAR ALT 2 by Thursday 3/5 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tVJfG5tRYr4e1ixUnzd20vDh_PjQvxqouq1alt4pf8M/edit#gid=1190570126
STAAR ALT 2 Initial orders: Please check your initial orders for STAAR ALT 2 and place additional orders on the additional orders form below by Thursday 3/5.
Additional orders: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ltFpdaUuqCjXYSh8MDgX4_S9MpsC2SOOjf6Y9unK2x4/edit#gid=384849299
March 3rd: MAP TOT Training for MAP Skill, details to come...
Campuses Joining the MAP Journey in 20-21 school year: Thank you to those who attended the Region 11 MAP training. After spring break, we will begin to communicate the upcoming training dates so that you can have a place holder on your calendar. At this time, we will also communicate more regarding KU sessions, PD, and Trainer of Trainer opportunities.
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
ACT SCHOOL DAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH!!!!!! OUR HS CTCs and the entire staff involved in preparing for this day are truly amazing!!! We are here if you need anything!!!
- Recommended CTC watch video from Pearson on preparing and returning of testing materials: http://forms.act.org/acttraining/assets/pearsonaccessnext/returning-standard-and-accommodation-test-materials/?_ga=2.200526126.140781342.1582213659-1744547631.1579115923
- CTC please follow processes outlined in your Coordinator Manual, starting on pg. 30 regarding the returning of materials. If you have any questions please contact our office immediately.
- ACT materials must be prepared and picked up from your campus and in route to ACT by the end of the workday Thursday, February 27th. Please email marjorie.martinez@kellerisd.net confirmation of this being complete and copy of fedex receipt/ tracking number.
- CTC please complete the request to enroll or unenroll students (for those absent/ newly enrolled students so they will appear in Pearson) Instructions for this process and data file format are attached to this newsletter and posted on our assessment site. pg.15 gives easy steps! This process needs to be completed by the end of the workday, March 5th. Please email marjorie.martinez@kellerisd as well once this has been completed. If you had no absences please just shoot marjorie.martinez@kellerisd.net an email to indicate this.
3 Year Grad Reminder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mjI9LsVZ-ww5MGJYbRDSCnemSTDGxQWI
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.
AP Registration for Spring Courses ends Feb. 28th
REPEAT:
SAT Study Guide (book), 2020 for PSAT Mentor Teachers will be delivered to your campus this week. (Feb. 18th- 21st)
CTCs conducting campus training for ACT / SAT School day no later than Feb. 21st.
PSAT Cohort Teachers:
- Khan Academy Teacher Welcome Guide - step by step guide for teachers to better understand how to utilize this resource. Attached to this newsletter and posted to our assessment site.
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).