Assessment Newsletter (Volume 10, Issue 5)

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WDE Assessment Updates

09/02/22  |  Volume 10, Issue 5


WDE VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE WITH S&A DIVISION

3:30-5 p.m. on September 12, 2022 via Zoom

  • The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) Standards and Assessment Division will host an online “open office” style forum from 3:30-5 p.m. on September 12, 2022 for school district leaders and interested educators. This event is to provide updates for this school year, review state assessment results, and be available for questions and discussion. 
  • From 3:30-4 p.m., the S&A Teams will provide updates for the current school year.
  • From 4-4:30 p.m., the S&A Director & Assessment Supervisor will share statewide assessment data from the spring 2022 administration and answer questions.
  • From 4:30-5 p.m., the S&A Teams will answer questions and listen to school districts’ thoughts and concerns. This time will be “open office,” so attend as available.
  • Join with this Zoom link, or use the call in information below: 
    • 1-669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: 922 7426 0145 | Passcode: 998146 

For more information, contact Laurie Hernandez, WDE Director of Standards & Assessment, at 307-777-3469 or laurie.hernandez@wyo.gov.


ACT

Training: “The ACT Test and Your Data

  • The WDE is partnering with ACT to provide training on ACT data. Five, three-hour training sessions will be available at four locations across the state from September 26-30, 2022.
  • Registration is open to all school and district staff who will benefit from ACT data training. Locations and times are listed in the registration.
  • Register here. Submit the form only once
  • Spring 2022 ACT Reports are now available. Participants should ensure they have appropriate access to Success in order to view their school’s data during the training.
  • Please bring a laptop to the training.

Note: There are still several spaces available for the Casper afternoon session and a few in each of the other locations.

For more information, contact Michelle Carroll, WDE Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-3618 or michelle.carroll@wyo.gov.

 

ACT Recruitment: Freelance Content Development Opportunities

  • ACT is recruiting educators to be ACT Item Writers, Content Reviewers, and Fairness Consultants.
  • More information about the opportunity is found on the ACT Job Announcement Webpage or by phone at 319-337-1270.

WY-TOPP

2022-23 Braille Survey for All Districts

The WDE requests all districts to respond to the Braille Survey by October 5, 2022. The survey requests information about the type(s) of Braille students use to access the statewide assessment system.

  • If there are no Braille readers in your district this year, mark that option on the survey.
  • If there is more than one Braille reader in your district, complete a separate survey for each student.

Science Interim Assessments

  • The WDE is offering Science Interim Assessments starting this fall. 
  • The Fall Interim window will have grades 8 and 10 Science Interims.
  • The Winter Interim window will have grades 4, 8, and 10 Science Interims.
  • The Blueprint for the new Science Interims can be found on the WDE webpage. 

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


ITEM AUTHORING TOOL

Authoring Tool is Available on September 30, 2022.

Webinar Recordings

Link to Webinar 1 - Assessment Item Writing Training.

  • How to write effective and valid assessment items.

Link to Webinar 2 - Authoring Tool Training. 

  • How to create and publish online test items and assessments.
  • How to create workgroups to share items and assessments.

Mark Your Calendar for the WY-ALT Item Authoring Training

  • 3:00-5 p.m. on September 14, 2022.
  • This item writing training will provide teachers with guidance and information on how to develop quality item content for use within the authoring tool and for students who take the WY-ALT assessments.
  • Register here by Friday, September 9, 2022.

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


MARZANO - DATA LITERACY - DAY 2

9 a.m.-3 p.m. on October 10-12, 2022 in Riverton, Casper, & Cheyenne

  • In partnership with Marzano Research, the WDE will offer Day 2 of the Data Literacy Training
  • This follow-up session is designed to support leaders in exploring their own specific questions using local data to develop school improvement plans and goals. This is best done with a team.
  • Trainings will be held on October 10 in Riverton, 11 in Casper, and 12 in Cheyenne.
  • Locations TBD. Register here by Friday, September 9, 2022.

For more information, contact Laurie Hernandez, WDE Director of Standards & Assessment, at 307-777-3469 or laurie.hernandez@wyo.gov.


SY 2022-23 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • September 8: WY-TOPP Writing Scoring Webinar - Introductory.
  • September 12: S&A Open House - Assessment Results and Updates.
  • September 12-November 18: WorkKeys Fall Window (optional).
  • September 13-October 7: WY-TOPP Interim Fall (optional).
  • September 13-June 15: WY-TOPP Modulars (optional).
  • September 14: WY-ALT Item Authoring Training.
  • September 15: ACCESS for ELLs for New Test Administrators Webinar.
  • September 16: Marzano Data Literacy Day 1 (Virtual Session).
  • September 20: ACCESS for ELLs for New District Test Coordinators Webinar.
  • September 26-29: WY-TOPP and WY-ALT Science Alignment Study.
  • September 26, 27, 29, 30: ACT PD Roadshow - “ACT Test and Your Data.”
  • September 27: ACCESS for ELLs Ordering Materials in WIDA AMS Webinar.
  • October 4: ACCESS for ELLs Software Updates and Tech Readiness Checklist Webinar.
  • October 10-12: Marzano Data Literacy Day 2 Roadshow. 
  • October 11: ACCESS for ELLS Technology Installations Part 1 Webinar.
  • October 13: ACCESS for ELLS Technology Installations Part 2 Webinar.
  • October 17-18: WY-TOPP Writing Scoring 2-Day Workshop (Cheyenne).
  • October 18: ACCESS for ELLS Test Scheduling Webinar.
  • October 18: Senior Retake Paper Test Window.
  • October 18-20, 25-27: Senior Retake Online Standard and Accommodated Window.
  • October 18-21, 24-28: Fall Senior Retake Accommodated Paper Test Window.
  • October 20-21: WY-TOPP Writing Scoring 2-Day Workshop (Riverton).
  • October 27: WY-TOPP Writing Scoring Workshop Webinar - Summary Results.
  • November 8: ACCESS for ELLS Technology Coordinator Support for Test Administrators Webinar.
  • November 15: Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs for New Test Administrators Webinar.
  • November 17: ACCESS Online - Managing Students in WIDA AMS Webinar.
  • November 22: ALT-ACCESS for ELLS for New Test Administrators Webinar.
  • November 29: ACCESS for ELLs Online Test Administrator Training.
  • November 30: ACCESS for ELLs Test Coordinator Training.
  • December 6: ACCESS Online - Managing Test Sessions Webinar.
  • December 8: ACCESS/ALT-ACCESS/K-ACCESS - Managing Paper Test Materials Webinar.
  • December 13: ACCESS/ALT-ACCESS/K-ACCESS - Managing Students in WIDA AMS Webinar.
  • January 10-February 2: WY-TOPP Interim Winter (optional).
  • January 17-February 24: ACCESS and ALT-ACCESS Assessment Window.
  • January 19, 23, 26: WY-ALT Test Administrator Training.
  • February 7: ALT-ACCESS Field Test Materials Arrive in Districts.
  • February 14-April 20: ALT-ACCESS Field Test Assessment Window.
  • February 28-April 7: WY-ALT Assessment Window.
  • March 28: ACT Test Opportunity 1 Paper.
  • March 28-30 & April 4-6: ACT Online Standard and Accommodated Window.
  • March 28-31 & April 3-7: ACT Accommodated Paper Window.
  • April 11: ACT Test Opportunity 2 Paper.
  • April 11-13, 18-20: ACT Online Standard and Accommodated Window.
  • April 11-14, 17-21: ACT Accommodated Paper Window.
  • April 11-May 5: WY-TOPP Interim Spring (optional) Assessment Window.
  • April 11-May 5: WY-TOPP Summative Assessment Window.
  • April 17-28: WorkKeys Spring Window (optional).
  • April 25: ACT Test Opportunity 3 Paper - Emergency Window.
  • April 25-27, May 2-4: ACT Online Standard and Accommodated Window.
  • April 25-28, May 2-5: ACT Accommodated Paper Window.
  • May 9: ACCESS for ELLs Interpreting Score Reports Webinar.