From jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us Thu Sep 4 13:07:16 2014 From: jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us (MCGRAW Jessica) Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 20:07:16 +0000 Subject: [AsmtActbyUpdates] AA Update--SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 Message-ID: Good afternoon everyone! See links below for this week's AA Update as well as the link to the AA Update webpage. The AA Update webpage has links to individual articles for those of you who need to share individual announcements with your colleagues. As a reminder, our update now includes flags: Old content = REPEAT, new dates = NEW!, and updated articles = UPDATED. PDF: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/asmtacty_update_09_04_14.pdf A&A Update webpage: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1303 In This Issue: General Announcements * Stay tuned for future articles Test Administration * ELPA o Four-Domain Exemptions No Longer Allowed for the 2014-15 ELPA (updated) * Extended Assessment o Extended Assessment Transition Plan o Extended Assessment Sub Grants o Qualified Trainer Training & Triennial Meeting * Kindergarten Assessment o Revision to Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Kindergarten Assessment Accessibility Supports * Accommodations Documentation on IEP Guidance * Interim Oregon Accessibility Manual (OAM) and Additional Resources (repeat) Essential Skills * Stay tuned for future articles Accountability Reporting * AMAOs for 2013-2014 Future Assessment Development * Stay tuned for future articles Have a great day! Jess Jessie McGraw Public Affairs Specialist Office of Learning Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97310 Ph. 503-947-5970 jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us * Please consider our planet before printing this e-mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us Thu Sep 11 12:46:46 2014 From: jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us (MCGRAW Jessica) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:46:46 +0000 Subject: [AsmtActbyUpdates] AA Update--SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 Message-ID: Good afternoon everyone! See links below for this week's AA Update as well as the link to the AA Update webpage. The AA Update webpage has links to individual articles for those of you who need to share individual announcements with your colleagues. As a reminder, our update now includes flags: Old content = REPEAT, new dates = NEW!, and updated articles = UPDATED. PDF: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/asmtacty_update_09_11_14.pdf A&A Update webpage: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1303 Have a great day! Jess Jessie McGraw Public Affairs Specialist Office of Learning Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97310 Ph. 503-947-5970 jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us * Please consider our planet before printing this e-mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Cindy.Barrick at ode.state.or.us Fri Sep 12 11:49:00 2014 From: Cindy.Barrick at ode.state.or.us (BARRICK Cindy) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:49:00 +0000 Subject: [AsmtActbyUpdates] Supplemental Data Collection - Submission Period Ends September 26, 2014 Message-ID: <229447b512c54c3daf975d28d36a757a@BY2PR04MB662.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> The submission period for the Supplemental Data Collection will end on September 26, 2014. Superintendents and school administrators should note the following: * You can only submit the narrative components of the report card (i.e., letter, racial equity in hiring and student wellness policy statements, curriculum/learning environments) via the Supplemental Data Collection (SDC) application within the Achievement Data Insight (ADI). * Your District Security Administrator (DSA) must give you permission to access the ADI and the SDC. * You must submit both English and Spanish versions of each narrative component. The SDC application will not permit submission without versions in both languages. * Recordings, presentations, and handouts are available from the July 31, 2-14 and August 14, 2014 SDC WebEx trainings. If you have questions regarding the SDC, please contact Christie Petersen at christie.petersen at state.or.us. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us Thu Sep 18 15:13:41 2014 From: jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us (MCGRAW Jessica) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:13:41 +0000 Subject: [AsmtActbyUpdates] AA Update--SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 Message-ID: <3112123ec1134f0daca730a1b94adf63@BLUPR04MB184.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> Good afternoon everyone, See links below for this week's AA Update as well as the link to the AA Update webpage (has links to individual announcements). IMPORTANT REMINDER: The deadline to register for the Smarter Balanced Achievement Level Setting Online Panel has been extended to next Friday, September 26th. This gives us just over a week to recruit as many Oregon teachers, parents, business leaders, etc. to participate in this important work...please help us get the word out! PDF: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/asmtacty_update_09_18_14.pdf A&A Update webpage: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1303 Thank you all and have a great day! Jess Jessie McGraw Public Affairs Specialist Office of Learning Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97310 Ph. 503-947-5970 jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us * Please consider our planet before printing this e-mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us Thu Sep 25 12:50:57 2014 From: jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us (MCGRAW Jessica) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:50:57 +0000 Subject: [AsmtActbyUpdates] AA Update--SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 Message-ID: <40ae292512fe42ca987f1bc5d09e5cf7@BLUPR04MB184.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> Good afternoon! See links below for this week's AA Update as well as the link to the AA Update webpage (linked to individual announcements). IMPORTANT REMINDERS: * Registration for the Smarter Balanced Achievement Level Setting Online Panel closes tomorrow. Please remind and encourage your colleagues and communities to participate! Register at https://smarterbalanced.measinc.com/EventCode/100614. * New assessment communication resources for parents are now available at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1308. PDF: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/asmtacty_update_09_25_14.pdf A&A Update webpage: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1303 Have a great day! Jess Jessie McGraw Public Affairs Specialist Office of Learning Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97310 Ph. 503-947-5970 jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us * Please consider our planet before printing this e-mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: