[AsmtActbyUpdates] AA Update--Thanksgiving Week

[MCGRAW Jessica]

Good afternoon,

Anticipating that many of our districts are out on break this week, we will not release an AA Update.  Instead, please see below for important updates and reminders.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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<mailto:jessica.mcgraw at ode.state.or.us>

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ASSESSMENT UPDATES:

NEW RESOURCE:  5 Quick Facts About Oregon's New State Tests

      Available in both English and Spanish, this document<http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/sb_quickfacts.pdf> provides a short overview of the Smarter Balanced tests by addressing target misinformation areas, including test development, teacher input, and use of student information.  You can access additional family-friendly assessment communication resources from our Communicating Student Assessment in Oregon webpage.<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1308>


REMINDER:  Districts Needed to Participate in the ELPA21 Field Test

      Additional Oregon involvement in the ELPA21 Field Test is needed to ensure we are able to gauge how well the test works and what improvements are necessary prior to going operational. ELPA21 offers flexible participation and administration of the Field Test and your school or district's involvement will lead directly to an improved assessment system that is better tailored to accurately assess the needs of your students. Sign up today to give your students, teachers, administrators, and schools the opportunity to preview the ELPA21 online assessment as well as help us develop the best test we can for our English learners.

Your participation makes a difference. Click here to register today!<https://elpa21ft.questarai.com/registration/>

      Registration will officially close December 1, 2014. However, if you decide after the closing date that your school or district would like to participate, please send an email to mailto:info at ELPA21.org to find out if there is still an opportunity for your school. For additional questions and more information, visit the ELPA21 Field Test FAQ web page.<http://www.elpa21.org/field-test-faq-0>



ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTING:

REMINDER:  Kindergarten Assessment Review Window

      The Kindergarten Assessment Review Window closes Friday, November 28. Please review and correct identified audit items by that time. The Audit Manual for the Kindergarten assessment collections can be found here<https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/info/docs/kaauditmanual_1415.pdf>.







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