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<div><b>Direct link to PDF:</b><font color="maroon"> </font><a href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/asmtacty_update_03_07_14.pdf"><font color="blue"><u>http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/asmtacty_update_03_07_14.pdf</u></font></a><font color="maroon">
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<div><font size="4"><span style="font-size:16pt;"><b>In This Issue:</b></span></font></div>
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<div><b>Test Administration - </b><b><i>OAKS Online, ELPA & Writing</i></b><b> </b></div>
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<li>Reminder: ELPA Domain Exemptions </li><li>DTC Informal WebEx March 12, 2014 </li><li>Reminder: Spring Paper-based Writing Order Window Closes March 15 </li></ul>
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<div><b>Extended Assessments and Accommodations </b></div>
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<li>Extended Assessments: Quality Control </li><li>Smarter Balanced Field Test: IEP Guidance Follow Up </li></ul>
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<div><b>Accountability Reporting </b></div>
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<li>Introducing: Achievement Compacts Collection Page </li><li>Reminder: Collection Changes Announced </li></ul>
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<div><b>Smarter Balanced Assessment, ELPA21, and Next Generation Science Standards </b></div>
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<li>ELPA21 Educator Recruitment </li><li>Language Supports for English Learners Ready for Smarter Balanced Field Tests </li><li>Public Review Period for Career Readiness Materials </li><li>Smarter Balanced Practice Test Software Update </li><li>Smarter Balanced Field Test: Testing Device Requirements Clarification </li><li>Teacher and Student Preparation Resources for the Smarter Balanced Field Test </li><li>Smarter Balanced Practice Test Resources </li><li>Smarter Balanced Releases Additional Resources for the Smarter Balanced Field Test </li><li>Field Test Training Modules </li><li>Double Testing Flexibility Approved by U.S. Dept of Education for Smarter Balanced Field Test </li><li>Smarter Balanced Field Test Classroom Activity and Performance Task Administration Guidelines Released </li><li>Oregon Customized Smarter Balanced Field Test Administration Manual (TAM) Now Available </li><li>Technology Strategy Framework and Testing Device Requirements </li><li>Smarter Balanced Field Test - Critical Document and Release Date</li></ul>
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