District Test Coordinators

The Examiner Newsletter

2019 – 2020 Forms

Assessment Test Coordinator and Security Agreement

Test Calendar

2019-2020 Detailed Test Calendar

Test Security

Test Preparation and Administrative Practices – Pupil Achievement Testing

AzM2

The Achievement Testing District Test Coordinator is responsible for AzM2 and AIMS Science.

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.

2019-2020 Achievement Test Security Agreement (Staff)

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 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.
2019-2020 Achievement Test Security Agreement (Staff)

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 3 through February 28, 2020

MSAA (NCSC) ELA & Mathematics

Testing Window: March 16 through May1, 2020

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UPDATES

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) ALERT -MSAA Closing May 3 (4-23-2019) REMINDER AIMS A closes Feb 28; MSAA Opens March 4 (2-27-2019) 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 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

2019-2020 Test Security Agreements

2019-2020 Assessment Test Security Agreement for Superintendent/District Test Coordinator
2019-2020 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 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)

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:

These live webinars will be recorded and posted.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.Learner Characteristics Inventory –Join Webinar
Meeting number (access code): 808 614 161
Meeting password: kFSbpxF3
Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 – Join from a video system or application: Dial [email protected]

Monday, November 18, 2019 – 2:00 p.m.1% THRESHOLD and Action Plans-Join Webinar
Meeting number (access code): 800 395 687
Meeting password: zCpx4mZP
Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 – Join from a video system or application: Dial [email protected]

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.SCORE REPORTS – Join Webinar
Meeting number (access code): 809 700 170
Meeting password: SJuxMc6v
Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 – Join from a video system or application: Dial [email protected]

========================================================================== Past Webinar Recordings and PowerPoint Presentations – Oct-Nov 2019

October 31, 2019 Eligibility Determination for Alternate Assessment – Presentation-The recording will be posted Nov 22

November 8, 2019 Alt Assessment Test Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities -The presentation and recording will be posted Nov 22

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

PearsonAccess Next

Reports

Fiscal Year 2016 Changes to AZELLA Information

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)

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

Getting Started with the AZELLA Training Management System (ATMS) revised 7/25/2019

Year-Round – module only needs to be completed once per school year
Test Security and Ethics
AZELLA Basics
2019-2020 Placement Test Administration
AZELLA District Test Coordinator: Role and Responsibilities (Placement Test admin)
AZELLA Placement Test Training: Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 (required only for those districts that enroll Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 students)
AZELLA Placement Test Training: Grades 3-12 – available 7/29/2019

SPRING 2020 REASSESSMENT TEST TRAINING – Coming to the ATMS in January 2020

Understand Scoring (Pearson)

Understand Scoring 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 extended Writing responses. Those required to complete these trainings and qualifications MUST create a brand new account. The KEYWORD to create your account is 1920azella.

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