09/24/2021 | Volume 9, Issue 7
- ACT State Testing Office Hours are an opportunity to ask any questions about the state testing program, how to use ACT platforms, and administration.
- New Test Coordinator sessions are set for 1 p.m. MDT on September 29 and 9 a.m. MDT on October 7.
- Returning Test Coordinator sessions are set for 9 a.m. MDT on September 30 and 1 p.m. MDT on October 6.
- To register for these and other available sessions click here.
For more information, contact Tahnee Hutchinson, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5296 or tahnee.hutchinson1@wyo.gov.
Status of Paper Individual Students Reports (ISRs)
- WY-ALT ISRs have been delivered to schools.
- There is a delay in shipping the WY-TOPP paper ISRs.
- Expect WY-TOPP paper ISRs to be delivered on September 24 or September 27, 2021.
For more information, contact Cat Palmer, WDE Assessment Supervisor, at 307-777-8568 or catherine.palmer@wyo.gov.
Testing Window September 13-November 19, 2021
- Do students know what they want to do but don’t know the skills needed to make it a reality? Visit ACT WorkKeys interactive tool to view job skill profiles.
- On average, individuals who score higher on the WorkKeys assessments and earn higher levels on the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) can expect short- and long-term increases in wages. View additional employment outcomes here.
- See which Wyoming employers recognize the ACT WorkKeys NCRC here.
- View sample questions and practice tests here.
- Visit WorkKeys Assessments and State of Wyoming WorkKeys for additional information.
For more information, contact Tahnee Hutchinson, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5296 or tahnee.hutchinson1@wyo.gov.
Updates and Changes
- WDE has streamlined the appeals process.
- There are three types of appeals: Invalidate a Test, Grace Period Extension (Writing Only), and Report Test Irregularity.
- These appeals address specific situations described in the Quick Guide to TIDE: Appeals.
- Other appeal requests must be directed to the Assessment Team at WDE.
For more information or to request an appeal, contact Michelle Carroll, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-3618 or michelle.carroll@wyo.gov, or Tahnee Hutchinson, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5296 or tahnee.hutchinson1@wyo.gov.
- September 13-November 19: WorkKeys Fall Window (optional).
- September 14-October 8: WY-TOPP Interim Fall (optional).
- September 14-June 17: WY-TOPP Modulars (optional).
- October 11-22: 2020-21 ACT Results District Confidential Review Window.
- October 13-November 22: ACCESS Test Materials Ordering via WIDA AMS.
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October 19: ACCESS Test Scheduling Q&A Webinar.
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November 9: ACCESS Pre-Testing Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators Webinar.
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November 23: Alternate ACCESS Q&A Webinar for New Test Administrators.
- December 1-February 25: WIDA AMS Test Setup Available.
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December 7: ACCESS Managing Online Test Sessions Webinar.
- January 4-6: ACCESS Test Materials Received in District.
- January 5-February 18: ACCESS Additional Test Material Ordering Window in WIDA AMS.
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January 6: ACCESS Technology Troubleshooting Webinar.
- January 11-February 4: WY-TOPP Interim Winter (optional).
- January 18-February 25: ACCESS & ALT-ACCESS Assessment Window.
- January 24-March 4: NAEP Assessment Window.
- March 1: ACCESS Deadline for Shipping Completed Test Materials to DRC.
- March 1-April 22: WY-ALT Assessment Window.
- March 18-31: ACCESS Pre-Reporting Data Validation for LEAs in WIDA AMS.
- March 29: ACT Test Opportunity 1 Paper.
- March 29-31 & April 1, 4-8: ACT Accommodated Paper Window.
- March 29-31 & April 5-7: ACT Online Standard & Accommodated Window.
- April 12: ACT Test Opportunity 2 Paper.
- April 12-14, 19-21: ACT Online Standard & Accommodated Window.
- April 12-15, 18-22: ACT Accommodated Paper Window.
- April 12-May 6: WY-TOPP Interim Spring (optional).
- April 12-May 6: WY-TOPP Summative.
- April 18-29: WorkKeys Spring Window (optional).
- April 26: ACT Test Opportunity 3 - Emergency Window Paper.
- April 26-28, May 3-5: ACT Online Standard & Accommodated Dates.
- April 26-29, May 2-5: ACT Accommodated Paper Window.
- May 4: ACCESS Reports and Data Files Available Online in WIDA AMS.
- May 20-24: ACCESS Printed Reports Available in Districts.
- June 17: ACCESS Updated Data Posted in WIDA AMS.
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