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Overview of ACCESS
for ELLs 2.0
Michael Bowlus, Area Director/EL Education In collaboration with Cheryl Alcaya, Supervisor, Statewide Testing
November 6, 2015
“Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every
day for every one.”
Goals for Today
• Provide an overview of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
• Highlight changes to the assessment, resources
needed for administration; explore how tasks are
presented to test takers and scores reported to
teachers.
ACCESS 2.0 Test Preparation Resources
https://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-prep.aspx
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Can Do Philosophy & Guiding Principles
• Adaptive test
• Embedded Supports
• Guiding Principles of Language Development
Development in Language Domains
Academic Language is the foundation of success
Academic Language and Content development
are inter-related
Access to instruction is based on supports and
language complexity aligned to student
proficiency level
Description Start Date End Date
Materials ordering November 30 December 18
Pre-ID files to DRC December 14
Online test setup January 8 March 25
Additional orders January 15 March 25
Test window February 1 March 25
Early results May 23
Student reports August 1
Key Dates for ACCESS 2.0 Administration
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Note: MCA test window is March 7–May 6
Domains & Grade Level Clusters
*Note: Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-based kit.
WIDA Consortium
Anchored in ELD Standards
• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online, an online assessment
for Grades 1 – 12
• Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, a paper-based
assessment
• Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, a paper-based
assessment for Grades 1 – 12 for ELLs with
significant cognitive disabilities
WIDA Suite of Summative Assessments
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Benefits of the Online ACCESS 2.0 Test
Increased student engagement through a more
dynamic testing experience
Built-in accommodations and accessibility features
appropriate for a range of student needs
Staged adaptivity targets students’ individual range of
language skills
Increased ease for test administrators
Logistical flexibility as a result of being able to
simultaneously administer multiple grades and proficiency
levels
Central scoring by DRC for all four domains.
Test Administrators will not need to determine tiers
• Compatible with all platforms and devices
– Extensive testing has been done
– Backup for computer glitches and other issues
– Responses are saved and students will be able to
resume where the test stopped in the event there is a
problem
• Uses downloadable software for test security
Computer Administration
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• Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-
based kit for the near future. Changes apply to
Grades 1-12.
• Writing Section Only: grades 1-3 will remain
paper and pencil.
• Writing Section Only: grades 4-5 in Minnesota
will have paper writing response with computer-
based prompts.
• Writing Section Only: Grades 6-12 will have
computer-based prompts and responses.
Computer Administration
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Writing Test Response Options
Grades
4-12*
Grades
4-5*
Grades
1-3*
No need to order books for
Grades 1-3 (or Grades 4-5
default mode handwriting)
Handwritten response as a
testing procedure variation.
Order in WIDA AMS.
• Headsets with microphones required
– WIDA will have list of recommended brands
locally sourced
https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS%202.0
/documents/Headset-specifications.pdf
• District Assessment Coordinators will receive
updates
– Work with responsible IT member(s)
• Sample items will be available for students to
familiarize themselves with the system
Technology
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The WIDA Accessibility and
Accommodations Framework
Accessibility
Tools
Test Administration
Procedures
Universal Design
[Triangle width indicates estimated proportion of ELLs using each type of support]
Allowed to
all ELLs
Allowed only to ELLs with
IEPs or 504 Plans
Accommodations
Accessibility Tools for All
• Embedded in the
computer-based test or
provided by TA
• Do not need to be
designated in WIDA AMS
Accessibility Tools: Online
• Audio amplification device (provided by student)
• Highlight tool
• Line Guide
• Zoom tool (Magnifier)
• Sticky Notes
• Color Overlay
• Color Contrast
• Keyboard shortcuts/equivalents
https://WIDA.us
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Descriptions ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accommodations, Accessibility, and Test Administration FAQs
2016 Administration – Accommodations/Supports
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Full paper administration of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0:
• Accommodation for ELs with disabilities
• Support for New-to-Country ELs with an English proficiency level of 2 or below on the WIDA ELD Standards or the equivalent
Include students in decision-making process
Allow students to experience the online sample test
2016 Administration – Paper Accommodation/Support
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Preparation & Test
Administration Materials
Current and Upcoming Resources:
Sample Items for the Public – now available!
September – October 2015:
WIDA Assessment Management System and User Guides
New web-based Modules for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Training
Course)
Test Administrator Manuals
Live webinars for district staff by role
Test Demos/Test Practice
Live Q&A Webinars, 1st Wednesday of the month, Oct- April
WIDA Consortium
Roles During Testing
Role General Responsibilities
Test Coordinator
• overall coordination of test administration activities: orders, sessions, training verification
• set up user accounts within the new WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS)
Test Administrator
• administering ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 • Prepping student for an online format • Scoring speaking if it’s paper testing • Monitoring test sessions
Technology Coordinator
• technical and system set up for online testing and working with Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) on any local system issues.
Training & Preparation Resources
• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Training Course & Web-based
Modules
• Facilitator Toolkit
• Test Preparation Checklists outlining roles and
responsibilities
• WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS)
• WIDA AMS User Guide Parts 1 and 2
• Test Administration Manuals
• Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines
• Sample Online Test Items / Test Practice/ Test Demos
• FAQ Resources
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Trainings (Online Test)
Training Tracks Key Elements Outcome
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Technology Coordinators
Online procedural modules via WIDA AMS and checklists
Should be verified by Test Coordinator as listed on checklists
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Online Test Administrators
(Grades 1-12)
Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists
Certificate of Completion
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test
Coordinators (All Test Forms)
Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists
Certificate of Completion
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Trainings and Certification
(Paper Tests)
Training Tracks Key Elements Outcome
ACCESS for
ELLs 2.0
Paper Test
Administrators
(Grades 1-12)
Administration Procedures: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists
Certificate of Completion
Scoring Speaking Test
New Speaking Scoring module via Training Course
Certification (upon completion of Speaking scorer quiz)
ACCESS for ELLs
Kindergarten Test
Administrators
Administration modules via Training Course
Certification (upon completion of Kindergarten quiz)
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Test Administrators Administration modules via Training Course
Certification (upon completion of Alt ACCESS quiz)
Preparation Resources
wida.us/access_2.0/preparation
Responsibilities include:
– Keep materials secure
– Distribute needed test
materials and
equipment
– Monitor students as
they work
– Follow procedures and
scripts exactly
– Check in with students
(as indicated in the
TAM)
Administration Responsibilities
• Manual control of test item audio: Manual play of Listening, Writing, and Speaking test items where there are audio prompts
• Manual repeat of test item audio: Manual repeat of Listening, Writing, and Speaking test items where there are audio prompts
• Extended Speaking Test Response time: Students are provided up to twice the regular testing time to complete the Speaking test
2016 Administration – Accommodations identified in Assessment Management System (AMS)
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Training Requirements for
Test Administrators
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• Kindergarten ACCESS: Licensed teachers for all domains
• Grades 1-12 online ACCESS:
– Licensed teachers or administrators who work in the school
– Licensed teachers or administrators who work in the district
– Paraprofessionals who work in the school
– School district personnel employed by the school district
– Licensed substitute teachers who are employed by the district for the purpose of administering the test
• Grades 1-12 paper ACCESS:
– Reading, Writing, Listtening– same hierarchy as above
– Speaking—Licensed teacher with training in Second Language Acquisition
• Alternate ACCESS: Licensed teachers for all domains
Who Are ACCESS Test Administrators?
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Online
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Who: ALL test administrators in 2016*
Domains: R, L, S, W
Quiz: No
Certification: Upon completion
*In future years, new test administrators and returning administrators who would like a refresher must take the training course.
Paper Accommodation
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Who: TAs for the paper accommodation*
Domains: R, L, S, W (L&S media delivered)**
Quiz: For Speaking domain only (Grades 1-5 and/or 6-12)
Certification: Upon completion, 80% on quiz
*Annual recertification required to score speaking test. **Human reader script for listening & speaking available for ELs with IEP/504.
Kindergarten
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Who: ALL K test administrators, annually
Domains: R, L, S, W
Quiz: Yes
Certification: 80% on quiz
Alternate ACCESS
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Who: ALL Alt ACCESS TAs, annually
Domains: R, L, S, W
Quiz: Yes
Certification: 80% on quiz
Optional Test Administrator Face-to-Face Training
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Date Location
Monday, December 7 Moorhead
Tuesday, December 8 St. Cloud
Wednesday, December 9 Marshall
Monday, December 14 MDE, Roseville
Tuesday, December 15 MDE, Roseville
Wednesday, December 16 MDE, Roseville
Thursday, December 17 Rochester
Test Administrator Training for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Check-in 12:30–1 p.m.; Workshop 1–4:30 p.m.
Optional K ACCESS Face-to-Face Training
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Date Location
Friday, January 15, morning session MDE, Roseville
Friday, January 15, afternoon session MDE, Roseville
Kindergarten Test Administrator Training for ACCESS for ELLs
Morning session check-in 8:30 a.m.; Workshop 9 a.m.–noon
Afternoon session check-in 1 p.m.; Workshop 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Optional Alternate ACCESS Face-to-Face Training
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Date Location
Wednesday, February 3 MDE, Roseville
Test Administrator Training for Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Morning session check-in 8:30 a.m.; Workshop 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Training for Test
Coordinators
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• Usually the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC)
• Set up user accounts
• Order materials
• Manage pre-ID process
• Manage WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS) tasks:
– Manage students: Add students, assign accommodations, monitor student progress, enter test codes
– Create test sessions
Who Are Test Coordinators and What Do They Do?
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Optional Test Coordinator Face-to-Face Training
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Date Location
Monday, December 7 Moorhead
Tuesday, December 8 St. Cloud
Wednesday, December 9 Marshall
Monday, December 14 MDE, Roseville
Tuesday, December 15 MDE, Roseville
Wednesday, December 16 MDE, Roseville
Thursday, December 17 Rochester
Test Coordinator Training for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Check-in 8:00 a.m.; Workshop 8:30 a.m.–noon
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Training for Technology
Coordinators
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DRC technology staff will present hardware and software requirements, set up for online testing and monitoring test sessions from a technology standpoint.
• December 11
• December 18
• January 11
Optional Tech Coordinator Webinars
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Frequently Asked Questions
www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS%202.0/FA
Q.aspx
Resources
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State-Specific Guidelines
www.wida.us/membership/states/index.aspx
Visit your state page for information related to • Contacting your State
Educational Agency’s representatives
• Assessment & Training
• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 & Alternate ACCESS Testing Schedules
• State-Specific guidance for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
• Professional Development Opportunities
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© 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, on behalf of the WIDA Consortium www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0
Contact Information
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage:
www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0
WIDA Client Services Center:
866-276-7735 or [email protected]
DRC Customer Support
855-878-9615 or
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