Assessment Newsletter (Volume 9, Issue 24)

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WDE Assessment Updates

02/11/22  |  Volume 9, Issue 24

SCIENCE STANDARD SETTING FOR WY-TOPP AND WY-ALT

Science Proficiency Standards for Grades 4, 8, and 10

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) seeks general education educators, special education educators, content specialists, academic coaches, curriculum directors, and administrators to participate in standard setting for WY-TOPP and WY-ALT assessments for Science. 

  • Each assessment will have a two-day standard setting meeting during the week of June 13, 2022.
  • A $150/day stipend will be offered to all participants.
  • Those traveling outside of Cheyenne will also be reimbursed for travel and lodging. 
  • Register here by March 9, 2022.

For more information, contact Cat Palmer, WDE Assessment Supervisor, at 307-777-8568 or catherine.palmer@wyo.gov.

ACCESS TESTING IRREGULARITIES

Irregularity Reporting Process

  • Actions that compromise test security or score validity are categorized as “Testing Irregularities” or “Security Breaches.”
  • Test administrators must report all unusual test incidents or potential security breaches to the school principal and the district test coordinator or building coordinator. 
  • The district test coordinator must notify WDE of the irregularity by submitting the ACCESS and ALT-ACCESS Irregularity Report Form (IRF).
    • Reporting testing irregularities and security breaches to WDE using the IRF must be done immediately following the violation. 
  • Upon receipt and review of this form, appropriate action will be taken. WDE will contact the district EL coordinator if further action is needed by your district. 
  • More information about testing irregularities can be found in the Assessment Security Guide.

For more information, contact Becca Velikaneye, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-6804 or rebecca.velikaneye@wyo.gov.

UPDATE INFORMATION

Notify the WDE of updates to District Test Coordinator (DTC) and Building Coordinator (BC) assignments by completing this form. For WY-TOPP and WY-ALT, also notify the Wyoming Help Desk at 888-897-8024 or wyohelpdesk@cambiumassessment.com.

SY 2021-22 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • September 14-June 17: WY-TOPP Modulars (optional).
  • December 1-February 25: WIDA AMS Test Setup Available.
  • January 5-February 18: ACCESS Additional Test Material Ordering Window in AMS.
  • 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.