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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> assessmentdtc-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:assessmentdtc-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b>On Behalf Of </b>GREENE
Crystal<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 12, 2010 3:50 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'AssessmentDTC@listsmart.osl.state.or.us'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [AssessmentDTC] ELPA Practice Test and Extension of Test Window<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><b><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>ELPA Practice Test and
Extension of Test Window<o:p></o:p></span></b></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Note: On computers for
which the ELPA practice test works (i.e. moves past the sound check page) using
the secure browser, no action is needed.<o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Many students have
successfully used the ELPA practice tests in districts throughout Oregon.
As of January 12, 2010, 2829 students have successfully begun the practice
test, and 1716 of these have completed it. To date, the ELPA has
successfully passed performance testing with 1000 concurrent users matching
ODE’s blue print. <o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>However, students in some
districts have reported difficulty with the ELPA Practice Test. ODE’s
test vendor, American Institutes for Research (AIR), has identified the cause
of this problem and has developed several approaches to fixing the issue.
<o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><b><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Because of the impact this
delay has had on some districts’ ability to use the practice test, ODE is
extending the close of the ELPA test window to </span></b></em><em><b><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>May 17<sup>th</sup></span></b></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>
(originally the close was May 10<sup>th</sup>).<o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><u><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>The problem and solution:
<o:p></o:p></span></u></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><b><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Macintosh</span></b></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>:
Districts have experienced a conflict between the sound card and the secure
browser with students reporting “scratching sound” from their
headsets on Mac 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6. AIR has identified the issue,
consulted with Oregon districts, and is testing a server-side fix. The implementation
of the server-side fix for the Mac OS X browsers will be announced when
performance testing is complete, we anticipate that this will be by <b>Thursday
1/14/2010</b>.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><b><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Microsoft Windows</span></b></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>:
Districts have experienced difficulty accessing the ELPA practice test when
district security settings in Windows environments conflict with the Secure
Browser’s attempt to write a key to a registry. This key is used by the
OAKS Secure Browser to enable Java to function; Java is required for certain
ELPA item types. AIR is currently working with individual districts
reporting this conflict to deploy successful fixes. There are at least
three solutions from which districts may choose to address this issue.<o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b>ODE suggests that option 1 below may
be the best solution for many districts. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in'><em><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black;font-style:normal'>Option 1 - Install an Updated Windows Secure
Browser:</span></b></em><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black;font-style:normal'> Install an updated browser,
OaksSecureBrowser 3.1 for Windows (Note – Windows is the only operating
system impacted by this conflict). This browser will be tested by some
districts by Friday 1/15/10 and pending successful testing will be available by
Wednesday 1/20 at 7:00 am (PST). <a
href="http://www.oaks.k12.or.us/browsers/default.html">http://www.oaks.k12.or.us/browsers/default.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in'><em><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black;font-style:normal'>Option 2 - Log in as Administrator, Once Per
Machine:</span></b></em><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black;font-style:normal'> A user with administrator rights may log
in on the affected Windows machine(s), open the Secure Browser, and follow the
directions sent to the IT Director to permanently write the needed key in
the registry on the machine. This option will be available tomorrow, <b>Wednesday
1/13</b> at 7:00 am (PST).</span></em><em><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></b></em></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in'><em><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black;font-style:normal'>Option 3 - Push Out a Registry Key Fix : </span></b></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Push
out a registry key fix to all district computers. IT directors have been
sent this fix. </span></em><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Please note regarding the
Microsoft Windows issue: <u>This issue impacts ELPA and will also impact
OAKS Online after spring break</u>. After spring break, ODE will field
test a new item type through OAKS Online which will use Java. If your
district is experiencing difficulties with the ELPA practice test now, please
ensure you employ a fix on ALL Windows computers used for student testing
– not just those computers used for ELPA. If you do not address
this issue, the new item types in OAKS Online this spring will not deploy.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>ODE is working with
its regional assessment and accountability partners to best serve our districts
and students. Please contact your Regional ESD Partner Helpdesk if you
encounter any issues. Your Regional ESD Partner will have more details
throughout the week. <o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><em><span style='font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;font-style:normal'>Note: Your district
IT director has been asked to contact the AIR helpdesk directly if they have
any questions or if none of the provided fixes are feasible. The message
sent to IT directors is attached for your reference.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy";color:green'>Crystal
Greene</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>
<br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Communications
Coordinator <br>
Office of Assessment and Information Services</span><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Oregon
Department of Education</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(503)
947-5878</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br>
<a href="mailto:crystal.weber@state.or.us"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>crystal.greene@state.or.us</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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