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Illinois Assessment Updates
Webinar PowerPoint 12/2/16
Test Windows for Illinois State Assessments - 2017
2016-17 State Assessment Dates (7/15/16)
PARCC (http://www.isbe.net/assessment/parcc.htm)
The 2017 PARCC Administration will have the same number of test units as in 2016. In addition, the unit times will remain the same.
Accessibility and Accommodations Manual, 5th Edition (complete, includes Appendices A-M; 226 pg. 5.6MB) (8/2/16)
What's New in the 5th Edition? (8/2/16)
PARCC Computer-Based Accessibility Features/Accommodations Form and Instructions (34-50) (8/16)
PARCC Paper-Based Accessibility Features/Accommodations Form and Instructions (34-50AA) (8/16)
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Accessibility Features/Accommodations Form and Instructions (34-51) (8/15)
2016–2017 Spring Administration Computer-Based & Paper-Based Testing Math & English Language Arts/Literacy Test Coordinator Manual
2017 PARCC Calculator Policy (7/16)
SAT - Grade 11 Assessment for 2017
SAT – Assessment for Grade 11 in 2017
SAT® Implementation FAQs (9/9/16)
SAT Illinois Customer Service: 844-688-9995
SAT Illinois Customer Service: ilsat@collegeboard.org
With the change in the assessment at high school, there will be no PARCC Fall Block Administration in 2016.
For 2017, the SAT will be administered in paper & pencil format. The assessment includes the essay component.
For more detailed information on the SAT components, go to the web link below.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/compare-old-new-specifications
http://www.isbe.net/assessment/sat.htm
ISBE web link for SAT information
ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)
For ISA, grades 5, 8, and high school biology will take the assessment in 2017. The SAT does not have a science component.
DLM(http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/illinois)
Required Training
Accessibility Manual (pdf) 09/26
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Assessment Coordinator Manual (pdf) 11/04
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint ELA (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Math (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in Mathematics
Data Management Manual (pdf) 11/09
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf) 11/09
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 10/10
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 10/10
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 11/01
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and KITE® Client
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 11/10
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
Test Administration Manual 2016–17 (pdf) 11/09
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
Physical Fitness Assessment
The link below for IL Physical Fitness Assessments and Data Reporting is a great 3 page summary of requirements.
http://www.isbe.net/EPE/pdf/fitness-asmt-faq.pdf
KIDS
http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/pdf/KIDS-IL-School-Readiness-Initiative.pdf
This assessment is administered by the Early Childhood Division – 217-524-4835.
I Star
http://www.hbug.k12.il.us/IStar/
STUDENT & PERSONNEL APPROVAL NEW USER TRAINING HANDOUT
Webinar PowerPoint 12/2/16
Test Windows for Illinois State Assessments - 2017
2016-17 State Assessment Dates (7/15/16)
PARCC (http://www.isbe.net/assessment/parcc.htm)
The 2017 PARCC Administration will have the same number of test units as in 2016. In addition, the unit times will remain the same.
Accessibility and Accommodations Manual, 5th Edition (complete, includes Appendices A-M; 226 pg. 5.6MB) (8/2/16)
What's New in the 5th Edition? (8/2/16)
PARCC Computer-Based Accessibility Features/Accommodations Form and Instructions (34-50) (8/16)
PARCC Paper-Based Accessibility Features/Accommodations Form and Instructions (34-50AA) (8/16)
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Accessibility Features/Accommodations Form and Instructions (34-51) (8/15)
2016–2017 Spring Administration Computer-Based & Paper-Based Testing Math & English Language Arts/Literacy Test Coordinator Manual
2017 PARCC Calculator Policy (7/16)
SAT - Grade 11 Assessment for 2017
SAT – Assessment for Grade 11 in 2017
SAT® Implementation FAQs (9/9/16)
SAT Illinois Customer Service: 844-688-9995
SAT Illinois Customer Service: ilsat@collegeboard.org
With the change in the assessment at high school, there will be no PARCC Fall Block Administration in 2016.
For 2017, the SAT will be administered in paper & pencil format. The assessment includes the essay component.
For more detailed information on the SAT components, go to the web link below.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/compare-old-new-specifications
http://www.isbe.net/assessment/sat.htm
ISBE web link for SAT information
ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)
For ISA, grades 5, 8, and high school biology will take the assessment in 2017. The SAT does not have a science component.
DLM(http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/illinois)
Required Training
- Required training is now open for all users for the 2016-2017 school year.
- All training needs to be completed by January 27th, 2017.
- New users need to be added by January in order to complete the required training. It takes 48 hours for an account to be established in Moodle for the required training.
- If you are new to the district and have completed the training in another district, then please update your user account with your new email address.
- Required test administrator training for teachers participating in 2016–17 DLM testing is available on a state-driven schedule. The Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) is a great place to start, with information about accessing the DLM Moodle training site for your first login.
- Data lockdown begins February 6th, 2017.
- All rosters, required training, and users must be added prior to this date.
- All grade level corrections must also be completed prior to this date. If you are correcting a grade level, please make sure the grade is also changed in SIS.
Accessibility Manual (pdf) 09/26
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Assessment Coordinator Manual (pdf) 11/04
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint ELA (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Math (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in Mathematics
Data Management Manual (pdf) 11/09
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf) 11/09
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 10/10
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 10/10
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 11/01
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and KITE® Client
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 11/10
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
Test Administration Manual 2016–17 (pdf) 11/09
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
Physical Fitness Assessment
The link below for IL Physical Fitness Assessments and Data Reporting is a great 3 page summary of requirements.
http://www.isbe.net/EPE/pdf/fitness-asmt-faq.pdf
KIDS
http://www.isbe.net/earlychi/pdf/KIDS-IL-School-Readiness-Initiative.pdf
This assessment is administered by the Early Childhood Division – 217-524-4835.
I Star
http://www.hbug.k12.il.us/IStar/
STUDENT & PERSONNEL APPROVAL NEW USER TRAINING HANDOUT
