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Presenters. Dan Wiener Administrator of Inclusive AssessmentJodie Zalk Coordinator of MCAS Test Administration Bob Lee Chief Data Analyst. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education . 2. Today's Agenda. Review Materials ProvidedWhat's New for 2012?Test Security and Test Adm
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1. MCAS and MEPAAdministration Training Session February 2012
2. Presenters Dan WienerAdministrator of Inclusive Assessment
Jodie ZalkCoordinator of MCAS Test Administration
Bob LeeChief Data Analyst Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2
3. Todays Agenda Review Materials Provided
Whats New for 2012?
Test Security and Test Administration Protocols
One Schools Perspective
Participation Requirements
Students with Disabilities
ELL Students
MEPA Overview and Future Directions
Reporting of Results Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 3
4. Whats New for 2012? New tips and tools to maintain test security
Participation guidelines
Students in grades 11 and 12 may participate in HS STE testing for Koplik Award
Post-concussion graduated reentry plan
Changes to reporting and accountability
MA is participating in three consortia
PARCC, NCSC (Alternate Assessment), WIDA Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 4
5. Test Security Requirements
6. Why Is MCAS Security So Important? To protect the validity of test results Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 6
7. Increased Emphasis on Test Security National level: Numerous examples of widespread cheating June 24, 2011, letter from Secretary Duncan Massachusetts: April 29, 2011, letter from Commissioner Chester