ARCHIVED - ELPAC Item Review Meeting March 9-11, 2021 by ETS — CAASPP and ELPAC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021 Parking Lot for CDE questions. How to add a post: https://www.iorad.com/player/1759853/How-to-add-a-post-on-Padlet en-us 2021-03-04 19:10:19 UTC 2023-07-12 22:16:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Add your policy questions in the padlet and the CDE will continue to respond daily throughout the Item Review Meeting. https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1288834286 2021-03-09 17:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1288834286 I had hoped to eventually see the research from ETS indicating that computerized items for testing did not pose major issues for English Learners, especially students who are newcomers who have less formal education. jorge_cuevasantillon https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1288986294 2021-03-09 17:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1288986294 Grade 12+ Students (ATP) https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1290799200 Are students who are in an adult transition program and are designated as grade 12+ still required to take the ELPAC/Alt. ELPAC? The mod/sev students who are on a certificate of completion. ]]> 2021-03-10 02:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1290799200 CDE Listservs caaspp_elpac https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1294495204 Stay up to date on information from the CDE. Join the CDE listservs. https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/cd/listservs.asp]]> 2021-03-10 18:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1294495204 Grades K-2 have uncontracted braille files and grades 3+ have contracted braille files. It is really important to have both options for all grade levels because students learn braille (and contractions) at different points in their lives. They may not have any braille skills in their primary language; they may become blind later in life; they may learn contractions before third grade. Is it possible to give the options for uncontracted and contracted braille for all grade levels? https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1295369740 2021-03-10 22:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1295369740 ELPAC: in-person testing https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1298971299 For remote testing, test sessions are limited to a max of 20 students. Is there a similar cap if students are reporting to a site for in-person testing? We plan to follow our local public health department guidance and follow the rule of 20 students:1 proctor. For example, would it be possible to open up a single testing, in-person testing session for ~30 students if they are socially distanced and we have 2 adults proctoring? ]]> 2021-03-11 16:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1298971299 Presentation from Traci Albee caaspp_elpac https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299072741 This is the PPT that was shared by Traci during the IRM touchbase this morning.]]> 2021-03-11 16:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299072741 Are districts giving the 4 components in 1 sitting if they are doing it remotely? https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299255964 CDE: There is so requirement or expectation to administer all domains in one day during remote testing. Testing one domain at a time is acceptable. ]]> 2021-03-11 17:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299255964 Just to confirm, we have until the end of July to complete testing? https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299278341 The request to extend the test administration window to July 30 is going to the State Board of Education this month for approval through the emergency test regulations. Once approved, it must go to the Office of Administrative Law for approval before it can be enacted.]]> 2021-03-11 17:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299278341 Has the California Science Test been waived? https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299337549 No, the CDE will be submitting a waiver to the federal government for their approval later this month.]]> 2021-03-11 17:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299337549 Guidance letter from the U.S. Department of Education https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299459781

]]> 2021-03-11 18:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299459781 March 2021: CAASPP and ELPAC Office Hours & Coffee Sessions caaspp_elpac https://padlet.com/caaspp_elpac/elpacIRM2021/wish/1299749795
These virtual office hours and coffee sessions, hosted by the CDE and ETS, will offer opportunities for LEA staff to ask questions and get answers about the spring assessments and multiple administration options.

During Office Hours, the CDE and ETS will present updates, cover a topic of interest, and allow time for questions and answers. Coffee Sessions are entirely dedicated to answering questions about the assessments from testing coordinators at schools, districts, and county offices of education.

Audience for Office Hours: LEA CAASPP and ELPAC coordinators, and anyone interested in learning more about the CAASPP and ELPAC administrations this spring.

Office Hour Dates on Thursdays:

  • March 4, 2021, 12-1 p.m.
  • March 11, 2021, 12-1 p.m.
Registration: These sessions are optional. Visit the March Office Hour Webinar Registration  web page to select and register for one or multiple dates.

Streaming on YouTube: Watch these presentations live on YouTube  without registration.


Audience for Coffee Sessions: LEA CAASPP and ELPAC coordinators.

Coffee Session Dates on Fridays:

  • March 5, 2021, 2-3 p.m.
  • March 12, 2021, 2-3 p.m.
  • March 19, 2021, 2-3 p.m.
  • March 26, 2021, 2-3 p.m.
Registration: These sessions are optional. Visit the March Coffee Session Webinar Registration  web page to select and register for one or multiple dates.

Streaming on YouTube: Watch these presentations live on YouTube  without registration.

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