Remake of ACCESS Scheduling Tips/Considerations by Helen Simpson https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq Made with joy en-us 2023-01-04 02:45:41 UTC 2024-12-05 14:50:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Have extra Chromebooks and chargers on hand https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584259 2023-12-06 21:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584259 Have an extra charged Chromebook https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584294 2023-12-06 21:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584294 Know your tech person and have them on standby https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584495 2023-12-06 21:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584495 Look at school master calendar https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584534 2023-12-06 21:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584534 https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584560 make sure Chromebooks are updated so DRC works

Make sure microphones work


]]> 2023-12-06 21:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584560 allow days at the end of the testing schedule for make ups (sick, snow days, etc) https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584730 2023-12-06 21:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584730 Have you technical support personnel ready https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584901 2023-12-06 21:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584901 Review the school calendar carefully ....if fire drills aren't listed find out when they are https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584931 2023-12-06 21:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584931 Put them with other students they are comfortable with. You can ask them! https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584948 2023-12-06 21:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816584948 check the DRC program up to date. https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585052 2023-12-06 21:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585052 avoid fire drills, assemblies etc https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585114 2023-12-06 21:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585114 Be Organized https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585288 Boxed materials by test session and date.

Materials should include all tested materials:

Test book

Test ticket

Pencils (if needed)

Scratch (writing domain)

Headsets

TISSUE!!!

Testing sign


]]> 2023-12-06 21:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585288 Issues will arise, but everything will be fine! :) https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585461 2023-12-06 21:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585461 Try to schedule your testing groups as early as possible https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585480 2023-12-06 21:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585480 extra headphones, make sure they work ahead of time https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585498 2023-12-06 21:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585498 Make sure the microphone icon shows it is not muted https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585841 2023-12-06 21:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585841 small small groups for speaking - kids will be more comfortable that way https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585958 2023-12-06 21:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816585958 Make sure EVERYONE knows you are are testing! You will NEED to remind them. https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816586013 2023-12-06 21:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816586013 make sure there is a safe place to secure testing materials in your school https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816586251 2023-12-06 21:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816586251 We hire retired EL T and TAs to help with testing at the big schools hsimpson https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816586922 2023-12-06 21:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816586922 https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816587077 Group Accommodations groups first.

Think about class/period (student schedules)

Try to avoid student lunch time!

Schedule students who are close to meeting growth in the morning.

Schedule Kinders last (They could be sprinkled into the schedule)

]]> 2023-12-06 21:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816587077 Meet with your principal! https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816588721 Fire drills, field trips, assemblies, special guests.

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]]> 2023-12-06 21:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816589156 After Listening and Reading https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816589224 Identify who missed a session. They have to take the listening and reading before they can take the speaking and writing test.


Note: If you can admin. the test before their writing, then they will be back on schedule.

]]> 2023-12-06 21:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816589224 Communicate with teachers on how many tests they will be taking and their testing dates. https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816589719 2023-12-06 21:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816589719 Phone Numbers on hand! https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816589874 School Techie

Lannie

Sandy

DRC Help Desk

]]> 2023-12-06 21:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816589874 Silence the classroom phone! https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816591416 Silent your phone.

]]> 2023-12-06 21:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816591416 remind the principal/office not to make an announcement during the testing especially during speaking testing. https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816591981 2023-12-06 21:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816591981 Tri-Fold Privacy Boards https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816593060 2023-12-06 22:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816593060 In House Needs https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816594130 Go to the bathroom before testing

]]> 2023-12-06 22:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/2816594130 Be Prepared: Be Organized https://padlet.com/hsimpson/z8ifqbnh57a5oaaq/wish/3248319060 Make sure to have everything for each testing session. Use baskets to keep all the materials needed for the group. Include:

  • List of students to be tested (more info. the better (homeroom teacher, grade, all accommodations listed for each student, etc.)

  • ROAs! (Review of Accommodations from the caseworker/EC teacher)

  • tissue box

  • dry erase marker/eraser

  • Analog Clock

  • All testing materials

    • Script

    • Student Test book (if applicable)

    • Testing Sign

    • Test tickets (checked for correct online accommodations, cut and organized)~Beneficial to put in envelope or ziplock bag

  • Headphones/headsets (include 1-2 extra)

  • Scratch paper (writing)

  • Pencils

  • Extra laptops


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