2018-19 Grade 3 Midyear Promotion (GTMYP)

2018-19Grade 3 Midyear Promotion (GTMYP) ScreencastTraining Session Program Guide: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp

What is the grade 3 midyear promotion (GTMYP)? • An assessment that complies with the established criteria of the Florida’s public school student progression law. • Students must demonstrate reading proficiency as required by Section 1008.25, Florida Statute. • Students may take the GTMYP only one time during this administration window. • Offered November 7-8, 2018. • ITBS Complete Battery, Form C, Level 10. • All materials must be returned at the conclusion of testing and may not be stored at the school site. Program Guide 4

Ways to Demonstrate Reading Mastery for Grade 3 Promotion • Spring Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) or, • Spring Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio or, • Spring iReady Diagnostic #3 or, • Summer Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion or, • 2018-19 Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion Program Guide 4

Students To Be Tested • All retained third grade students who met specific criteria on the Summer 2018 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP), defined as a percentile rank score at or between the 40th and 44th percentile. • Retained 3rd grade students who did not participate in the Summer 2018 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP). • Students who have demonstrated substantial progress in class and are recommended by their teacher, may participate at the school administrator’s discretion. Program Guide 6

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Accommodations • Accommodations must be provided to: • Students with disabilities (SWD) who have current IEPs • Students with current Section 504 plans • English language learners (ELLs), Levels 1-4 • Passages and questions MUST NOT be read to students Program Guide 6-8

Accommodations English Language Learners (ELLs) Flexible Setting Flexible Timing Assistance in Heritage Language Dictionary Program Guide 6-7

Accommodations Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Plan Students Flexible Setting Flexible Timing Recording of Answers Flexible Presentation Revised Format (call TDC to request) Program Guide 7-8

Receiving and Preparing Materials for Testing • Schools will order directions for administrationand test booklets. • Verify counts of testing materials received using the Packing Slip and Return Form*located in Box #1. • Report missing materials immediately to TDC. • Contact TDC for additional materials, if needed. • Securely store all test materials. *Keep this form and use to return materials. Program Guide 8

Testing Materials • Test Booklet • The Complete Battery, Level 10 which contains the Reading Comprehension subtest. • Test Booklets are re-used, so students may NOT write or mark answers directly in the booklets. • Answer Sheet • Use pre-slugged answer sheets generated from Performance Matters. • Students will record answers directly on the answer sheet. Program Guide 8-9

Accessing the Answer Sheet

Training School Test Administrators and Proctors • Carefully select test administrators/proctors • Training should include: • Students to be tested • School’s testing schedule • Adhering to the Directions For Administration (DFA) • Test Timing and subtest to administer • Providing accommodations • Ensuring optimal testing conditions • Test invalidations Program Guide 10

Distribution & Tracking of Materials • Test booklets and Directions for Administration (DFA) are secure materials but do not include security numbers. • Inventory materials on receipt and report discrepancies immediately to the Test Distribution Center at 305-995-3743. • Use Teacher Count Sheets to account for test materials distributed to test administrators. • Test administrators must report discrepancies in counts to test chairperson. • Monitor to ensure procedures are being followed in each testing room. Program Guide 11 and 32

Administering the Test Maintain security procedures. Morning administration is recommended. If a test is invalidated, there is no other opportunity or test that can be given in place of this assessment. Program Guide 11-12

Important GTMYP Test Administration Information *Both parts must be completed to receive a score. Program Guide 11

Absences and Invalidations • Record student name on Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations Form. • Make-up sessions can be given any day during the testing window. In the event of an invalidation of a group of students, call SAET, at 305-995-7520, immediately. Program Guide 12 and 31

Damaged Test Booklet or Answer Sheet Procedures • Transfer all student identification information and student responses onto a new answer sheet and shred the damaged document. • Verify that all transferred information has been correctly gridded and process for scoring. • Test booklets that become soiled due to illness should be reported to SAET at 305-995-7520 and securely destroyed at the school site. • Write “DAMAGED” across the front of any test booklet which is damaged or written on and return it to the TDC as directed. Program Guide 13

Scanning Answer Sheets • Answer sheets will be scanned via Performance Matters. • Results will be accessible 24 hours after scanning under the “Reports tab” and then by clicking “Baseball Card Report”. A customized report may be accessed 24 hours after student responses are scanned at: https://unify.performancematters.com/core/report/bbcard/bbcard.jsp?idp=fl_mdcps&report=2RPsbK • A student must obtain a raw score of 24 or higher in order to be considered for promotion. Program Guide 13-14

Promoting Students • By December 5th, schools must submit a Heat ticket for each student to be promoted to establish proper placement. • Direct each Heat Ticket to “Attendance Services” Attention: Ms. Clara O Reilly, Registrar, Home Education, Federal and State Compliance Office. • The Heat tickets must include the following: • Student Name • Student ID • Effective Date • Homeroom

Returning Testing Materials Place the originals of the following completed forms in a return envelope, in Box 1 and retain copies for your records. • TDCPacking Slip and Return Form • All Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations forms • All Teacher Count Sheets • School Procedural Checklist Program Guide 14-15

Sample TDC Packing Slip and Return Form Complete this portion to return materials. Program Guide 14-15 and 33

Reminders Complete the GTMYP Screencast Verification Form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FJPXN9 to validate your training. Keep all answer sheets at the school site,

Sources of Information • Administration of the GTMYP Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I mcabeza@dadeschools.net, 305-995-7520 • Request/Pick Up/Return Materials Test Distribution Center http://oada.dadeschools.net/TDC/TDC.asp 305-995-3743 • Performance Matters: (305) 995-2345 TestPlatform@dadeschools.net Program Guide 35

2018-19 Grade 3 Midyear Promotion (GTMYP)