Assessment Newsletter (Volume 9, Issue 26)

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WDE Assessment Updates

02/25/22  |  Volume 9, Issue 26


SCIENCE STANDARD SETTING FOR WY-TOPP AND WY-ALT

Week of June 13, 2022 - Set 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.


CAMBIUM TEST DELIVERY SYSTEM DOWNTIME

February 24-25 and April 8, 2022

In preparation for the WY-ALT and WY-TOPP test administrations, the Cambium Test Delivery System (TDS) will be down from February 24-25 and April 8, 2022. WY-TOPP modulars will not be available during this time; please plan accordingly.


WORKKEYS PAPER TEST MATERIALS ORDER WINDOW

February 28-March 4, 2022


ACCESS PAPER MATERIALS

Postmarked by March 1, 2022

All paper test materials ordered for ACCESS and ALT-ACCESS testing must be sent back to DRC by March 1, 2022.

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


ACT ADDITIONAL MATERIALS ORDER WINDOW

February 21-March 18, 2022

For more information, contact ACT General Questions at 800-553-6244, ext. 2800 or ACT Wyoming Questions at 319-337-1591.


WY-ALT ADDITIONAL MATERIALS ORDER WINDOW

February 21-April 15, 2022

  • The WY-ALT Summative additional order window opened on Monday, February 21, 2022.
  • Orders must be placed on TIDE.
  • Note: Select WY-ALT Paper Orders from the Test Administration drop-down when logging in to TIDE.

For more information, contact the Wyoming Help Desk at 888-897-8024 or wyohelpdesk@cambiumassessment.com.


WY-TOPP PAPER ORDERS

March 1-25, 2022

  • The WY-TOPP Summative initial order window, for students with a paper testing accommodation, will open on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
  • Orders must be placed on TIDE. 
  • Note: Select WY-TOPP Paper Orders from the Test Administration drop-down when logging in to TIDE.

For more information, contact the Wyoming Help Desk at 888-897-8024 or wyohelpdesk@cambiumassessment.com.


STUDENT NOT TESTED FORM (SNTF)

Due March 8, 2022

  • It is the responsibility of the District Test Coordinator (DTC) to ensure all students complete ACCESS/ALT ACCESS for ELLs testing.
  • In the event a student does not complete all or any portion of the domain tests, the DTC must complete and submit this form to the WDE.
  • Districts must wait until the testing window has ended to submit the SNTF.

For more information, contact Antoinette Hallam, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-5217 or antoinette.hallam@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 18-February 25: ACCESS & ALT-ACCESS Assessment Window.
  • January 24-March 4: NAEP Assessment Window.
  • February 22-April 15: WY-ALT Paper Accommodation Order Window in TIDE.
  • February 24-25: WY-TOPP Test Delivery System Downtime.
  • 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 8: WY-TOPP and WY-ALT Test Delivery System Downtime.
  • 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 20-22: WY-TOPP Test Delivery System Downtime.
  • May 20-24: ACCESS Printed Reports Available in Districts.
  • June 17: ACCESS Updated Data Posted in WIDA AMS.