District Test Coordinators

Important Statewide Testing Information

Check here for updates on state testing:

March 16, 2020	April 2, 2020
March 17, 2020	April 10, 2020
March 19, 2020	April 24, 2020
March 24, 2020

DTC Resources for School Year 2020-2021

The Examiner Newsletter	The Examiner Newsletter
Detailed Test Calendar	2020-2021 Detailed Test Calendar – updated 5/6/20
Assessment Test Coordinator and Security Agreement to be signed by Superintendent/Charter Representative	Assessment Test Coordinator and Security Agreement
Staff Test Security Form for Achievement Testing	2020-2021 Achievement Test Security Agreement (Staff)
Test Security	Test Preparation and Administrative Practices – Pupil Achievement Testing

AzM2

The Achievement Testing District Test Coordinator is responsible for ELA, Math, and Science assessments as well as the Menu of Assessments.

AzM2 is the statewide achievement test. Arizona public school students in Grades 3 through 8 and sophomore cohort students (Cohort 2022) will take AzM2 assessment in English Language Arts and Mathematics at their grade level.

Spring 2020 Resources

AzM2 Test Calendar

AzM2 Online Reporting System (ORS)

AzM2 Resources

Contact Information

The AzM2 Inbox should be your first contact concerning AzM2 questions. All questions concerning test administration, students required to test, test schedules, test improprieties, and any issues that arise during test administration should be sent to the AzM2 Inbox.

High Importance – For issues that arise during actual student testing, send an email to the AzM2 Inbox and indicate in the subject line “Students Testing – Need Help”. Mark your email with a High Importance tag. Include a phone number that we are able to contact you back if necessary. ADE will respond as quickly as possible. Do not leave a voice message as these calls are not responded to as quickly as emails. In your email include any error message or code student or TA is receiving.

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AIMS/AzSCI

AIMS Science

AIMS Science will be administered to students in Grades 4, 8, and High School.

Tentative 2021 Test Window – AIMS Science

Computer-Based Testing: March 22 – April 16, 2021

*Special Paper Version (SPV) tests are available for students unable to use a computer based on their daily instruction and IEP or 504 plan.

Spring 2020 Resources

AIMS Science Testing Accommodations

AIMS Science Resources – Spring 2020

Contact Information

The AIMS Science Inbox should be your first contact concerning AIMS Science questions. All questions concerning test administration, students required to test, test schedules, test improprieties, and any issues that arise during test administration should be sent to the AIMS Science Inbox.

High Importance – For issues that arise during actual student testing, send an email to the AIMS Science Inbox and indicate in the subject line “Students Testing – Need Help”. Mark your email with a High Importance tag. Include a phone number that we are able to contact you back if necessary. ADE will respond as quickly as possible. Do not leave a voice message as these calls are not responded to as quickly as emails. In your email include any error message or code student or TA is receiving.

AIMS Science Inbox

AzSCI

AzSCI will be administered to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11.

Tentative 2021 Test Window – AzSCI Field Test

Computer-Based Testing: March 22 – April 30, 2021

*Special Paper Version (SPV) tests are available for students unable to use a computer based on their daily instruction and IEP or 504 plan.

AzSCI Resources

Alternate Assessment

The Alternate Assessment District Test Coordinator is responsible for the MSAA Alternate Assessments and AIMS A Science.

The State’s Alternate Assessments (AIMS A Science and MSAA ELA and Mathematics) were designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. Students must meet the eligibility requirements as determined by the student’s IEP team in order to participate in the State’s Alternate Assessments.

Testing Dates and Updates

AIMS A Science

Testing Window: February 1 through February 26, 2021

MSAA ELA & Mathematics

Testing Window: Mid March through Early May 2021

MSAA Science Field Test

Tentative Test Window: Mid-March through Late April 2021

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PowerPoint: Alternate Assessment Updates-Director’s Institute 2019

UPDATES

Important Statewide Testing Information (APRIL-10-2020) Testing Information (APRIL-2-2020) MSAA Testing Window Opens March 16 (3-10-2020) AIMS A Science Closes Feb 28; MSAA Opens March2 (2-27-2020) ALERT Alternate Assessment Update-Student Selector Application (10-11-2019) Instructions -Student Selector Application 2019 (10-11-2019) Alternate Assessment Fall Apprises-Sept 2019 (9-12-2019) ALERT MSAA Reporting 2019 (Sept-13-2019) 1% Cap (Threshold) Action Plan Template 2019 (1-11-2019) 1% Cap Action Plan Notification Delay (1-11-2019)

TRAININGS

If you have students enrolled in Grades 4, 8, and 10 for the 2018-2019 school year and are eligible to take the alternate assessment, then please schedule time to take the required training:

Online Training

January and March 2020

Training Presentations for download:

–PowerPoint 2019-2020 AIMS A Science TC Training
–PDF Presentation 2019-2020 AIMS A Science Training Session

Please contact us at (602) 542-8239 or at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Test Administration Directions and Test Coordinator Manuals

2020-2021 Test Security Agreements

2020-2021 Assessment Test Security Agreement District Test Coordinator
2020-2021 Alternate Assessment Test Security Agreement for Test Administrator – -Do not return to ADE. keep the signed form(s) at district office for 6 years.

Observation Forms MSAA – 2020

Manuals 2019-2020

AIMS A Science 2020 Test Manual (TC and TA Combined Manual)

Alternate Assessment Reports

LEA Students Results Layout MSAA 2019
MSAA 2019 Guide for Score Report Interpretation
The MSAA Parent Overview Booklets (English and Spanish versions) are located at above tab labeled “Parents and Students”

MSAA Reports:

Performance Level Descriptors – MSAA (ELA and Mathematics)

PRESENTATIONS

- What About Those Dual Labeled Students — OELAS Conference 2019
- Academic Instruction Students with Cognitive Disabilities –Teachers Institute 2019
- Instructional Supports and Resources-PowerPoint —–Click for Recorded Webinar

Presentations – 2019 Webinars

Please contact us at (602) 542-8239 or at [email protected] if you have any questions.

MSAA Practice Site

IEP Teams

IEP Teams must remember to address assessment eligibility and accommodations for both alternate assessments, AIMS A Science and MSAA (NCSC) Math and ELA.

–MSAA (Math and ELA) assesses eligible students grades 3–8 and grade 11.

–AIMS A (Science) assesses eligible students grades 4, 8, and 10 or second year of high school.

Specific accommodations for both instruction and the assessments also should be considered in the student’s annual IEP. Information regarding MSAA (NCSC) accommodations and eligibility criteria can be located on the ADE MSAA (NCSC) webpage under General Information.

1% Threshold

ACTION PLANS – 1% Threshold –

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Public Notice for Public Comment Sought on Alternate Assessment 1% Cap Waiver – October 10 thru October 25, 2018

WEBINARS

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JOIN US LIVE! The Scheduled Webinars:

The are no live webinars on schedule at this time, check later.

========================================================================== Past Webinar Recordings and PowerPoint Presentations:

11/18/2019 1% Threshold Action Plans Presentation— –Click for Recorded Webinar

11/12/2019 Arizona’s Learner Characteristics Inventory Presentation— –Click for Recorded Webinar

11/08/2019 Alternate Assessment Test Coordinator Responsibilities Presentation— –Click for Recorded Webinar

10/31/2019 Determining Eligibility for Alternate Assessments Presentation— –Click for Recorded Webinar

Contact Information

AZELLA

The AZELLA District Test Coordinator (DTC) is responsible for the AZELLA Assessments – Placement, Spring Reassessment, and the 2021 Stand-Alone Field Test (SAFT).

The Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) is a standards-based assessment that meets both state and federal requirements to measure students’ English language proficiency. AZELLA is used for both placement and reassessment purposes.

Important Dates

Information

AZELLA

English Learners Identification Guidance 2020-2021 New!
AZELLA Placement Test Flow Chart
AZELLA Proficiency Scale and Cut Scores
AzEDS EL Transactions At-A-Glance FY 2020
AzEDS EL Transactions At-A-Glance Revised for FY 2021
Accountability – AZELLA Performance – Assessment Results >> AZELLA Results (Questions? Contact the Accountability Unit at [email protected])

PearsonAccess Next

Reports

AZELLA EL/SPED Guidance

AZELLA ONLINE Test Information

Stages III-V Sample Online Tests

AZELLA – Resources – Sample Tests >> select the Resources tab and then select the AZELLA Stage. A Username and Password is NOT required for the Online Sample Tests.

Set-up TestNav for the Online Sample Tests You need to download the TestNav application to your computer or electronic device. Once this has been downloaded and set-up, open the application and then select the Mic Check & Sample Tests link. A Username and Password is NOT required for the Online Sample Tests.

TestNav PowerPoint

AZELLA Online Test Information for Stages III – V

- Setup and Use TestNav – for installing TestNav
- TestNav Technical Bulletins
- TestNav – Troubleshooting
- TestNav Network Requirements and Guidelines
- Quick Guide for Turning off VoiceOver on iPADs
- Headphone and Microphone Requirements for the Stages III – V online AZELLA Speaking Test
- AZELLA Recommended Stages III-V Speaking Test Seating Arrangements

Forms

AZELLA Placement Test Referral Forms

AZELLA Training Resources

AZELLA Training Management System (ATMS) (Pearson)

https://az.tms.pearson.com/

AZELLA Training modules in the ATMS: YOU MUST USE either the MOZILLA FIREFOX OR the GOOGLE CHROME web browser for the ATMS.

Follow the “Category” associated with your AZELLA role for the required training modules. Modules completed under an incorrect category will have to be completed again under the correct Category. Module completions cannot transfer between Categories.

Annual (Year-round) – modules only needs to be completed once per school year – Opens July 13 – ATMS

Test Security and Ethics (required for ALL AZELLA roles)
AZELLA Basics (required for DTCs and STCs)
AZELLA Reports and Corrections (required for DTCs and STCs as well as those with District and/or School Report Access Only in PAN)
AZELLA Technology (required for all DTCs, STCs, and Technology Coordinators)
Student Registrations in PAN (required for DTCs, STCs, and those registering students in PAN for an AZELLA test)

2020-2021 Placement Test Administration – Opens July 13 – ATMS

DTC-STC AZELLA Placement (required for all AZELLA DTCs and STCs)
K-2 Placement Administration (required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with districts and charters that serve Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 students)
K-2 Placement Data Entry in PAN
3-12 Placement Administration (required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with districts and charters that serve Grades 3 – 12 students)
K-2 Placement (IN ADDITION) Understand Scoring – Opens July 6: trainings and qualifications are for AZELLA staff who will be administering the Kindergarten Placement Test (KPT) and those who will be scoring the Stage II (Grades 1 and 2) extended Writing responses. Those required to complete these trainings and qualifications MUST create a brand new account. The KEYWORD to create your account is 2021azella.

Spring 2021 Reassessment Test Administration – coming January 2021

Stand-Alone Field Test (SAFT) Administration – coming January 2021

Presentations

Web Links

Contact Information

The AZELLA Inbox should be your first contact concerning AZELLA questions. All questions concerning test administration, students required to test, test schedules, test irregularities, and any issues that arise during test administration should be sent to the AZELLA Inbox.

High Importance – For issues that arise during actual student testing, send an email to the AZELLA Inbox and indicate in the subject line “Students Testing – Need Help”. Mark your email with a High Importance tag. Include a phone number that we can return contact with you if necessary. ADE will respond as quickly as possible. Do not leave a voice message as these calls are not responded to as quickly as emails. In your email include any error message or code that the student or TA is receiving.

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The AZELLA Team

Webinars

Understanding AzMERIT Results