[AsmtActbyUpdates] Assessment and Accountability Update - March 14, 2014

[BRAZEAU Kathy]

Direct link to PDF: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/asmtacty_update_03_14_14.pdf
Link to AA Update webpage and individual articles:  http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1303
Link to current and past issues:  http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1312



In This Issue:

Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & Writing
*       ELPA January 2014 Test Scores Now Available
*       DTC Informal WebEx April 9, 2014
*       Reminder: Spring Paper-based Writing Order Window Closes March 15
*       Winter Online Writing Test Window Closes March 21

Extended Assessments and Accommodations
*       Extended Assessments: Quality Control
*       Smarter Balanced Field Test: IEP Guidance Follow Up

Accountability Reporting
*       Upcoming Accountability Reporting Dates

Smarter Balanced Assessment, ELPA21, and Next Generation Science Standards
*       Process for Updating Students in the Smarter Balanced Field Test
*       ELPA21 Item Writing Opportunity
*       Language Supports for English Learners Ready for Smarter Balanced Field Tests
*       Public Review Period for Career Readiness Materials
*       Smarter Balanced Practice Test Software Update
*       Smarter Balanced Field Test: Testing Device Requirements Clarification
*       Teacher and Student Preparation Resources for the Smarter Balanced Field Test
*       Field Test Resources
*       Smarter Balanced Practice Test Resources
*       Smarter Balanced Releases Additional Resources for the Smarter Balanced Field Test
*       Smarter Balanced Field Test Will Be Unavailable on Certain Dates
*       Field Test Training Modules
*       Oregon Customized Smarter Balanced Field Test Administration Manual (TAM) Now Available
*       Important Reminders
*       Technology Strategy Framework and Testing Device Requirements
*       Smarter Balanced Field Test - Critical Document and Release Date

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