District Test Coordinators

The Examiner Newsletter

2019 – 2020 Forms

Assessment Test Coordinator and Security Agreement Form

Test Calendar

2019-2020 Detailed Test Calendar

Test Security

Arizona Administrative Code for Test Security

AzMERIT

The Achievement Testing District Test Coordinator is responsible for AzMERIT and AIMS Science.

AzMERIT is the statewide achievement test. Arizona public school students in Grades 3 through high school will take AzMERIT in English Language Arts and Mathematics at their grade level. Students taking high school level English Language Arts and Mathematics will take AzMERIT End-of-Course assessments that will test their proficiency in these subjects near the end of the course.

Summer 2019 Resources

AzMERIT Test Calendar

AzMERIT Online Reporting System (ORS)

AzMERIT Resources

Contact Information

The AzMERIT Inbox should be your first contact concerning AzMERIT 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 AzMERIT Inbox.

High Importance – For issues that arise during actual student testing, send an email to the AzMERIT 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 Science

AIMS Science will be administered to students in Grades 4, 8, and High School. The test will be computer-based beginning Spring 2018.

Test Window AIMS Science

Computer Based Testing: March 23 – April 17, 2020

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

AIMS Science Test Administration Directions and Test Coordinator Manual

AIMS Science Testing Accommodations

AIMS Science Resources

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.

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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 28, 2019

MSAA (NCSC) ELA and Mathematics

UPDATES

ALERT -MSAA Closing May 3 – Final Reminder (4-23-2019) REMINDER AIMS A closes Feb 28; MSAA Opens March 4 (2-27-2019) 1% Cap Action Plan Template 2019 (1-11-2019) 1% Cap Action Plan Notification Delay (1-11-2019)

ALERT Student Selector Closes 11/30/2018 (11-20-2018) ALERT Alternate Assessment Update – Oct-Nov 2018 (10-17-2018) ALERT MSAA Reporting 2018 (9-19-2018) ALERT Alternate Assessment Updates-August 2018 (8-28-2018)

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 2019

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

Test Administration Directions and Test Coordinator Manuals

Manuals 2018-2019

AIMS A Science 2019 Test Manual (TC and TA Combined Manual)

Observation Forms MSAA and AIMS A – 2019

2018-2019 Test Security Agreements

2018-2019 Assessment Test Security Agreement for Superintendent/District Test Coordinator
2018-2019 Alternate Assessment Test Security Agreement for Test Administrator – -Do not return to ADE. keep the signed form(s) at district office for 6 years.

Alternate Assessment Reports

LEA Students Results Layout MSAA 2018
MSAA 2018 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)

NCSC 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.

Alternate Assessment Eligibility Criteria (MSAA ELA and Math and AIMS A Science)
2016 MSAA Participation Guidance Rev 8-03-16 Arizona

1% Cap

WEBINARS

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RECORDED WEBINARS

Instructional Supports & Resources-August 23, 2018

- - Audio: Recorded Webinar Series #1
  - PowerPoint Presentation – Webinar Series #1

Eligibility Criteria-September 13, 2018

- - Audio: Recorded Webinar Series #2
  - PowerPoint Presentation – Webinar Series #2

Accommodations-October 11, 2018

- - Audio: Recorded Webinar Series #3
  - PowerPoint Presentation – Webinar Series #3

============================================================ ACTION PLANS – 1% Cap –November 6, 2018

- - Audio: Recorded Webinar
  - PowerPoint Presentation – Webinar

Contact Information

AZELLA

The AZELLA District Test Coordinator is responsible for the AZELLA Assessment.

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 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

Headphone and Microphone Requirements for the Stages III – V online AZELLA Speaking Test

Recommended Seating Arrangements for the Stages III – V online AZELLA Speaking Test

Forms

AZELLA Test Security Agreement 2019-2020 – Do NOT send this to ADE. This security agreement remains at the district office for 6 years.

English Language Proficiency Assessment Administrator Attestation UPDATED 4/2019

Quality Assurance Checklist for Test Security and Ethics – AZELLA DTC UPDATED 5/1/2019

Quality Assurance Checklist for Test Security and Ethics – AZELLA STC UPDATED 5/1/2019

AZELLA Test Administration Observation Checklist – District Use – UPDATED 5/1/2019

AZELLA Test Security Agreement 2018 – 2019 for Staff – Do NOT send this to ADE. This security agreement remains at the district office for 6 years.

AZELLA Test Irregularity Report

PHLOTE – Home Language Survey – English

PHLOTE – Home Language Survey – Spanish

AZELLA Placement Test Referral Forms

Completed documents MUST be placed in the student’s cumulative file.

Stage I Reassessment Test Referral Form – Moving from Mainstream to EL Services

English Learner Status Undetermined

Moving from EL Services to Mainstream

Moving from Mainstream to EL Services

English Learner (EL) Forms

AZELLA Training Resources

Once you download a PowerPoint presentation, it is recommended that you print the session with the Notes Pages. You can select this option under the Print Settings. In doing so, you will have the narrated script for each slide included in your print-out.

AZELLA Training Home Page – link to Training Site

- - Test Security and Ethics [PowerPoint Presentation]
  - Test Security and Ethics [PP no audio – print with NOTES]

PLACEMENT TEST TRAINING RESOURCES

- - Session 1 [PowerPoint Presentation]
  - Session 1 [PP no audio – print with NOTES]
  - Session 2 [PowerPoint Presentation] – Kindergarten and Stage II
  - Session 2 [PP no audio – print with NOTES] – Kindergarten and Stage II
  - Session 3 [PowerPoint Presentation – run as a SHOW] – Stages III, IV, and V
  - Session 3 [PowerPoint Presentation – print with NOTES] – Stages III, IV, and V
  - Session 4 [PowerPoint Presentation – run as a SHOW]
  - Session 4 [PowerPoint Presentation – print with NOTES]

SPRING 2020 REASSESSMENT TEST TRAINING RESOURCES

- - Coming January 2020

Presentations

Web Links

Contact Information

Webinars

Understanding AzMERIT Results