District Test Coordinators

Important Statewide Testing Information

Check here for updates on state testing:

March 16, 2020

March 17, 2020

March 19, 2020

March 24, 2020

DTC Resources for School Year 2019- 2020

The Examiner Newsletter	The Examiner Newsletter
Test Calendar – updated January 2020	2019-2020 Detailed Test Calendar
DTC Security Form	Assessment Test Coordinator and Security Agreement
Staff Security Form	2019-2020 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 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.

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. 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.

Spring 2020 Resources
- Spring 2020 Important Tasks Checklist
Manual and Directions -Spring 2020
- Quick Guides -Spring 2020
  - SPV Accommodations QuickGuide
    
    Adding Student Quick Guide
AIMS Science Testing Accommodations
- Arizona Accommodation Manual
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.
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AzSCI

AzSCI Prototype Field Test – optional
- January 27 – February 21, 2020
- Grades 5, 8, and 11
AzSCI Resources
December 4, 2019 Webinar:
- Webinar-December 4, 2019
- PowerPoint-December 4, 2019
- Prototype Testing Interest Form

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

Important Statewide Testing Information-Updates (3-24-2020) 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

Manuals 2019-2020

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

Observation Forms MSAA – 2020

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)

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 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

Specific Spring 2020 Reassessment Resources

AZELLA Spring 2020 Reassessment Test Coordinator Manual (TCM) – all grade levels
AZELLA Student Testing Log Template – all grade levels. A Student Testing Log is required; therefore, if you have already created your own testing log be sure to incorporate the information from ADE’s template into your logs. Should ADE request your testing logs, they must be sent as a Word or Excel document.
Stages I and II ONLY- Speaking Test Lithocode Exchange Form
All Stages – Transferred Student with an EL Need – OPTIONAL form

AZELLA

AZELLA Placement Test Flow Chart
AZELLA Proficiency Scale and Cut Scores
AzEDS EL Transactions At-A-Glance
Accountability – AZELLA Performance – Assessment Results >> AZELLA Results (Questions? Contact the Accountability Unit at [email protected])

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)

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.

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

Follow the “Category” associated with your AZELLA role for the required training modules.

Year-Round – module only needs to be completed once per school year

Test Security and Ethics (required for ALL AZELLA roles)
AZELLA Basics

2019-2020 Placement Test Administration

AZELLA District Test Coordinator: Role and Responsibilities (required for all AZELLA DTCs)
AZELLA Placement Test Training: Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 (required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with districts and charters that serve Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 students)
AZELLA Placement Test Training: Grades 3-12 (required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with districts and charters that serve Grades 3 – 12 students)
Placement – Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2: 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 (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 1920azella.

Spring 2020 Reassessment Test Administration

AZELLA Spring 2020 Reassessment DTC Important Tasks Checklist

Technology Module (required for DTCs, STCs, and Technology Coordinators)
District and School Test Coordinator Reassessment Training Module (required for all DTCs and STCs)
Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 Reassessment Training Module (required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with districts and charters that serve Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 students)
Grades 3-12 Reassessment Training Module (required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with districts and charters that serve Grades 3 – 12 students)

Specific Spring 2020 Reassessment Resources

AZELLA Spring 2020 Reassessment Test Coordinator Manual (TCM) – all grade levels
AZELLA Student Testing Log Template – all grade levels. A Student Testing Log is required; therefore, if you have already created your own testing log be sure to incorporate the information from ADE’s template into your logs. Should ADE request your testing logs, they must be sent as a Word or Excel document.
Stages I and II ONLY- Speaking Test Lithocode Exchange Form
All Stages – Transferred Student with an EL Need – OPTIONAL form

Presentations

Spring In To AZELLA – OELAS Conference December 2019 PowerPoint PDF
AZELLA Updates – OELAS Conference December 2019 PowerPoint PDF
AZELLA at PELL – September 13, 2019 Powerpoint PDF
AZELLA at EL Coordinator Boot Camp – July 29, 2019 – PowerPoint PDF
AZELLA at PELL May 2019
Special Update – ELs with Disabilities May 2019
AZELLA Update OELAS Conference Presentation 12/13-14/2018
AZELLA’s Best Kept Secrets and Test Tips at PELL 9-7-2018
AZELLA Data Workshop PowerPoint presentation – August 2018

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

Assessment