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Assessment Trainings - Archive - Use Only for Reference
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2017 - 2018 Training Information
DAC Kick-Off
- 2017-2018 DAC Kick-Off - recorded webinar
- 2017-2018 DAC Kick-Off Meeting - PPT
New DAC Training
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2017-2018 New DAC Training - recorded webinar
- New DAC Training - PPT
ACCESS for ELLs
Accommodations Updated for 2017-2018
- Assessment Accommodations
- Unique Accommodation Request (UAR) (updated for 2017-2018)
- State Accommodations Crosswalk
CoAlt: Test Administration Information
- 2017-18 CoAlt Science and Social Studies Test Administration Training for TAs Recording
- 2017-2018 CoAlt Science and Social Studies Test Administration Training for TAs PPT
- 2017-2018 CoAlt PAnext Administration Training Modules
- 2017-2018 CoAlt DLM Administration Training for DACs
- CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Practice Items
CoAlt: DLM-Specific Administration
- DLM Student Data Management System
- Moodle
- DLM District Staff Training Resource Page (DAC, Data Steward, Technical Liaison recorded webinars)
- DLM Instructionally Embedded Assessments
CMAS Administration
In-person trainings for the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) spring 2018 assessment administration were held in October. Participation in one of these sessions satisfies the annual training requirement for all District Assessment Coordinators prior to the spring administration.
CMAS Training Webinar and Handouts 2017-2018
- Spring 2018 CMAS and CoAlt Procedures Manual
- 2017-2018 CMAS DAC Training - recorded webinar
- Spring 2018 CMAS Overview
- Unit Testing Times and Testing Multiple Groups 2018
- Spring 2018 Forms
- Acronyms for DACs
- Creating Sample Students in PearsonAccessnext Training Center
Additional Resources and Training Materials
- PearsonAccessnext Resources
- Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Field Definitions and File Layouts
- PAnext Student Transfer Request Guidance - PDF
- Prepare Test Sessions in PAnext - PDF
- Test Administrator Training Resources
- Guidance on Eligibility for Assessments in Spanish - PDF
- Parent Excusal Coding Fact Sheet - PDF
Data Trainings
- 2018 CMAS Score Interpretation Training (science, social studies, math, ELA, CSLA, and CoAlt science and social studies) - PPT (coming soon)
- 2017-2018 Assessment Unit Data Pipeline Manual for SBD - PDF
- 2018 SBD Review Webinar Training (PPT)
- 2018 SBD Review Webinar Training (Recording)
- 2018 Student Test Update (STU) File Layouts
- 2018 Student Data File Layouts
- Spring 2018 CMAS and CoAlt Summary Data File Layout (PDF)
2016 - 2017 Trainings
DAC Kick-Off
New DAC Training
ACCESS for ELLs
Accommodations Updated for 2016-17
- Assessment Accommodations
- 2016-2017 Assessment Accommodations Webinar - Link
- 2016-2017 Assessment Accommodations Slides updated -PDF
- Test Administrator Accommodations Training - recorded webinar
- Unique Accommodation Request (UAR) Forms
- 2016-2017 Unique Accommodation webinar - recorded webinar
- 2016-2017 Unique Accommodation webinar - recorded webinar
CoAlt: Test Administration Information
- 2017 CoAlt SC-SS Test Administration Training for TAs FINAL
- 2017 CoAlt PAnext Administration Training for DACs FINAL
- 2017 CoAlt DLM Administration Training for DACs DRAFT
- CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Practice Items
CoAlt: DLM-Specific Administration
- View the self-directed modules for the required trainings for CoAlt: DLM.All test administrators must complete their modules and pass the post-module quiz at 80% annually.
- DLM District Staff Training Resource Page(DAC, Data Steward, Technical Liaison recorded webinars)
- DLM Instructionally Embedded Assessments
- DLM Overview for 2016-17
CMAS Administration
In-person trainings for the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Spring 2017 assessment administration will be held in November. Participation in one of these sessions will satisfy the training requirement for all District Assessment Coordinators prior to the spring administration.
CMAS Training Webinar and Handouts 2016-17
- Colorado - Spring 2017 CMAS and CoAlt Procedures Manual updated 11.28.16
- 2016-2017 CMAS DAC Training - recorded webinar
- State Accommodations Matrix
- Acronyms for DACs
- Creating Sample Students in PearsonAccessnext
- Cross Program Highlights
- Security Agreement
- Testing Multiple Grades Guidance 2017
Additional Resources and Training Materials
- Colorado-adapted Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) File Layouts
- CO Transfer Guidance Document
- Guidance on Eligibility for Assessments in Spanish - PDF
- 2017 CO PBT Transfer Guidance Document
- Directions for Opening a CSV file in Excel to Maintain Formatting
- CBT Test Administrator Training - PPT slides
- PBT Test Administrator Training - PPT slides
- Test Administrator Accommodations Training - recorded webinar
- Verification of District Training Form
- 2017 Post Test Compliance Form (includes all CMAS and CoAlt)
- Prepare Test Sessions in PAnext - PDF
- 2017 Parent Excusal Coding Fact Sheet - PDF
Data Trainings
- 2015-2016 CMAS Score Interpretation PPT (science, social studies, ELA, CSLA, math and CoAlt science and social studies)
- 2015-2016 CMAS Score Interpretation Training webinar
- 2016-2017 Assessment Unit Data Pipeline Manual for SBD - PDF
- 2017 SBD Review Webinar Training (PPT)
- 2017 SBD Review Webinar Training (Recording)
- 2017 Student Test Update (STU) File Layouts
- 2017 CMAS: ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies STU - PDF
- 2017 CSLA STU - PDF
- Student Data File Layouts:
- Spring 2017 CMAS and CoAlt Science and Social Studies Summary Data File Layout (PDF)
2015 - 2016 Trainings
DAC Kick-Off
- 2015-2016 DAC Kick-Off - Webinar
- 2015-2016 DAC Kick-Off Meeting - PPT
New DAC Training
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2015-2016 New DAC Training - webinar
ACCESS for ELLs
Accommodations
- Accommodations Video Conference 9-17-15 PowerPoint updated 9/21/15
- Unique Accommodation Request Instructions updated 9/25/15
- Unique Accommodation Request Form 2015-2016
- Guidance on Reading Access Accommodation
- Guidance on Scribe Accommodation
- Guidance on Calculator Accommodation
- State Accommodations Crosswalk 2015-2016
CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Administration
- CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Administration Training - webinar
- CoAlt: Science and Social Studies PPT from Training - PPT
- CoAlt: Science and Social StudiesPractice SR Items
- CoAlt: Science and Social StudiesPractice SPT Items
- CoAlt: Science and Social StudiesPractice SPT Manipulatives
- CoAlt: PearsonAccessnext Guidance Document
- Spring 2016 CoAlt DAC Training - Recorded
- Spring 2016 CoAlt DAC Training - PPT
- Spring 2016 CoAlt Test Examiner Training - PPT
CoAlt: DLM Administration
- View the self-directed modules for the required trainings for CoAlt: DLM.All test administrators must complete their modules and pass the post-module quiz at 80% annually.
- DLM District Staff Training Resource Page(DAC, Data Steward, Technical Liaison recorded webinars)
- CoAlt: DLM Opening PPT from Training
CMAS Administration
In-person trainings for the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Spring 2015 assessment administration were held in November. Participation in one of these sessions will satisfy the training requirement for all District Assessment Coordinators prior to the spring administration.
CMAS Training Webinar and Handouts 2015-16
- 2015-16CMAS Recorded - webinar (do not use Internet Explorer)
- 2015-16 Next Steps
- Accommodations Matrix
- Acronyms for DACs
- Creating Sample Student in PearsonAccessnext
- Cross Program Highlights
- Operating System Support
- Security Agreement
- Testing Multiple Grades Guidance 2016
Additional Resources and Training Materials
- Spring 2016 CMAS and CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Procedures Manual (PDF)
- Spring 2016 CMAS: Science and Social Studies Accommodations Supplement (PDF)
- CMAS and CoAlt Data Supplement 2016 (PDF)
- CO Transfer Guidance Document
- 2016 CO PBT Transfer Guidance Document
- Transfer Process for Students who Move between Districts - webinar
- Directions for Opening a CSV file in Excel to Maintain Formatting
- CBT TA PowerPoint
- PBT TA PowerPoint
- Test Session Management- webinar
- Managing Classes Task in PearsonAccessnext
- Verification of District Training Form
- Void and Not Tested Codes and Reasons
- CMAS Data Supplement 2016
- 2016 CMAS and CoAlt Post Test Compliance Form (includes PARCC)
Data Trainings
2014 - 2015 Trainings
Data Trainings
- 2014-2015 SBD Training
- 2014-2015 SBD Training recording - webinar
- 2014-2015 Assessment Unit Data Pipeline Manual
Spring 2014 CMAS Science and Social Studies Score Interpretation Training for DACs
DAC Kick-Off
Assessment Accommodations
- PowerPoint9/29/2014
- CMAS: PARCC Practice Testshttp://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/
- CMAS: Science and Social Studies ePats
CMAS Administration
Spring 2015 Administration Training
- Spring CMAS: PARCC and Science and Social Studies January 14, 2015 (updated)
- Spring 2015 Handouts
- Recorded Training Spring 2015
- Part 1 - Introduction, Program Information, Timelines
Fall 2014 Administration Training
- PowerPointFall 10/2/2014
CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Administration
- PowerPoint10/2/2014
CoAlt: DLM District Level Trainings
- DLM DAC Overview -PowerPoint12/8/2014
- Recording- webinar12/8/2014
- Data Steward Training - PowerPoint 12/10/2014
- DLM for the Data Steward -webinar 12/10/14
- DLM Technical Training-PowerPoint12/11/14
- DLM for the District Technology Coordinators- webinar 12/11/14
2013 - 2014 Trainings
DAC Academy
- New DAC Orientation (PDF)
- Large Group - 2013 DAC Academy (PDF)
Boot Camp for New DACs
Data Trainings
- 2013-2014 SBD Training ppt
- 2013-2014 SBD Training - webinar
- 2013-2014 Assessment Unit Data Pipeline Manual
- 2013-2014 N Count Guide
CMAS Trainings
- CMAS Administration Training Spring 2014 PPT Updated 3-13-14
- CMAS Administration Training Spring 2014 PDFUpdated 3-13-14
- CMAS Recorded Administration Training Spring 2014
CoAlt Trainings
Accommodations Training
Instructional Accommodations: Guidance and the 5-step Process
Instructional Accommodations: References, Tools and Technology Skills
Assessment Accommodations: ACCESS for ELLs and CMAS
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