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CTAE End-of-Pathway Assessment: Student Credentialing Opportunities Mamie Hanson State CTAE Assessment Coordinator (404) 657-6279 [email protected]. Georgia’s End-of-Pathway Assessment Process. Initiated in response to Perkins IV Legislation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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CTAE End-of-Pathway Assessment:
Student Credentialing Opportunities
Mamie HansonState CTAE Assessment Coordinator(404) [email protected]
Georgia’s End-of-Pathway Assessment Process
• Initiated in response to Perkins IV Legislation
•Core Indicator 2S1: Technical Skill Attainment
•Mandates states to measure technical skill
attainment using industry validated standards
Georgia’s End-of-Pathway Assessment
Process• Use data from measurements to demonstrate student
achievement and foster program improvement • Report test data based on student demographics
Perkins IV LegislationCore Indicator 2S1
Measures must be “valid and reliable and include at a minimum challenging academic standards and attainment of skill proficiencies, including achievement on technical assessments that are aligned with industry recognized standards.” [b.2.A]
Section 113: Accountability(Secondary Indicators-Core Indicator 2S1)
Identification Activities Convened program
area specialists & other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Researched and evaluated existing national assessments
Identified over 60 credentialing exams for pathway completers offered through 25 vendors
Credentialing Opportunities• Over 60 credentialing opportunities• Credentials:
– a document attesting to the trust of certain stated facts
– certification– certificate– high school diploma– licensure– 4-year degree
Georgia’s End-of-Pathway Inventory Listing
FY2011 End-of-Pathway Assessment Activities
Includes assessing all CTAE students:• Who have successfully completed the
three or four designated courses in the pathway, OR students
• Who are enrolled in the last designated course (and on track)• Where an assessment has been identified
End-of-Pathway AssessmentInventory Manual
• Provided to CTAE AdministratorsoComplete Inventory
ListingoAssessment Information
Sheets & BlueprintsoFunding Request DocumentoStudent Demographic
Reporting Document
FY2010 & FY2011 Testing Activities
During the FY2010 school year Tested approximately 700 students 29 participating systems 40 high schools
Based on documentation submitted by LEAs: Over 6,000 students will be tested December 2010 – June 2011 testing
window
Assessment Information Sheet
o designated courseso credentialing examo testing agencyo exam blueprinto exam costo duration of examo number of questionso test ordering
informationo proctoring guidelines
o testing formato software
specificationso test availabilityo testing agency
contact
Types of Credentialing ExamsCredentialing Exams:o Several credentialing optionso Requires a series of examso Offers a series, but requires taking and passing only onePre-requites for some exams:o Requires student participation in accredited programso Age requirement for some healthcare
science pathways
Assessment Blueprints
Blueprintso serves as foundation of developmento includes competencies tested;
weighted; number of questions; duration of exam
oProvided hard copies in manualsoProvided electronically through links
on CTAE Website as of September 1st
Exam CostsExam Costs:
oRange between $10 -
$336 per studentoLower costs on
occupational assessments
oHigher costs on stipulated industry certifications
Exam SpecificationsDuration of Exam:•Ranges 1 hour – 3 hours•Allows multiple testing sessions•Not timed, allow 50 - 60 minutes
Number of
Questions:
•Typically 50 - 60 •Can range up to 250 – 300
Cut-Score:
•70% average pass rate •May not be published by testing agency
Test Ordering Information
Ordering Information:oBefore ordering exams, many testing
agencies may require:oSchools to establish locations as testing
sites by:1.completing a testing agreement form and
other forms of documentation2.creating a user account3.verifying a secure testing environment4.signing a proctor’s agreement form or oath
Administering ExamsProctoring Guidelines:
oMost agencies allow any professional staff member to serve as proctor:o testing coordinatoroadministratoromedia specialistoadministrative assistant
oAgencies typically do not allow instructor of students tested to serve as proctors
oCheck proctoring guidelines links
Testing FormatTesting Format:
oOn-line testingoHelps alleviate some
security concernsoProvides quicker
results to students & administrators
oLimited number of paper & pencils exams listed
On-Line Testing Requirements
Computer Specifications:oMinimum hardware and software
specifications required by testing agency
Test Availability:oMost exams available year-roundoSome exams offered during a specific
time-frameNOTE: Check assessment information
sheets
Testing Agency Contacts
o Administrative contact:oCredentialing informationoTesting agency policies
o Technical support contact:o Issues with on-line testingoOther technical inquiries
CTAE Assessment Funding Support for Student Testing
• To assist systems with EOPA expenses:oFunding will be provided to support
student testingoFunding request documents were due in
August 31st
oSeeking State Board of Education (SBOE) Approval in November for requested funding
oFunding amounts will be placed in GAORS by mid-December
FY2011 CTAE Assessment Funding Request Document
FY2011 CTAE Assessment Funding Request Document
PERKINSplus Reserve Grant Funds
• Available to systems to assist with preparing students to take end-of-pathway assessments
• Deadline for submission: September 15th
• Maximum amount: $7,500 per application
• Can not be used to pay for student exams
Reporting FY2011 Test Data:Student Demographics
• Reported at the end of school year (June 2011)
• Data Requested:o System Nameo System Codeo Number Testedo Number Passedo Number Failed
• Demographic Breakdowno Female/Maleo Ethnicity:
o African-Americano American Indiano Asiano Caucasiano Hispanico Pacific Islander
Reporting FY2011 Test Data:Student Demographics