The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has published the release schedule for 2013 MCAS data. Today's memorandum plus the downloadable schedule can be found at http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/.
In summary: Starting on June 18, school leaders will have access to student roster files (ELA all question types, Science multiple choice for grades 5 and 8, Math multiple choice only, MCAS-Alt full results) through Dropbox Central. Selected reports will be available in Edwin Analytics several days later. A second round of data will be released on August 7, with the discrepancy reporting window occuring between August 7-13. Please see the schedule for all the details.
As mentioned in yesterday's post, the Security Portal (home of Dropbox Central and Edwin Analytics) will be undergoing some changes this weekend. The new URL for the portal will be https://gateway.edu.state.ma.us.
I will be holding regional Edwin Analytics workshops on August 15 at Bourne HS and August 22 at READS in Middleboro and will post registration information to the blog next week. If anyone is interested in a late June workshop given that there will be some new data to explore by June 21, please let me know (laura.tilton@dsacma.org) as I could certainly schedule one if the interest exists.
Happy Friday!
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Changes to Security Portal and Edwin Analytics / Friday Webinars
ESE is currently working to install a new Identity Management System (IMS) so that the Security Portal will align with the Commonwealth's new secure access standards. The first phase of this upgrade will take place over the weekend of June 1-2, as the first set of portal applications will be migrated over to the new system. The Security Portal will be unavailable during this time, as well as on two additional dates (June 6 and June 8) when additional migrations are scheduled to take place. During the June 3-9 period you may experience the need to log in twice to the portal as the upgrade will be in progress.
If you need additional information, please see the Data Warehouse contact or Directory Administrator for your district.
The Edwin Analytics/EDW team will host two WebEx sessions tomorrow at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to review the impact of this IMS on Edwin Analytics/EDW. I will also share any new information here on the blog.
2. Discussion of new security portal
3. Review of the new User Interface
The WebEx agenda includes:
1.
Discussion of IDM final memo, Application Release Schedule2. Discussion of new security portal
3. Review of the new User Interface
To access the webinar:
Telephone number if needed: 1-877-820-7831
Password: 683154#
To Un-mute/Mute your phone dial *6
For operator help dial *0
http://commonwealthofmass.If you need additional information, please see the Data Warehouse contact or Directory Administrator for your district.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Student Assessment Update - ACCESS For ELLs; Retirement of Score Request Tool
The latest Student Assessment Update is now posted on the ESE Web site at http://www.doe.mass.edu/news/news.aspx?id=7487, including updates on ACCESS for ELLs score report interpretation resources and retirement of the MCAS Score Request Tool.
Please note: These updates come out via email before they are posted online. Please see the information listed at the bottom of the update page for more information about receiving the updates via email.
Please note: These updates come out via email before they are posted online. Please see the information listed at the bottom of the update page for more information about receiving the updates via email.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
District Determined Measures: Technical Guide A
From the May 17 Commissioner's Weekly Update:
Technical Guide A, a supplement to Part VII of the Mass. Model Educator Evaluation System, is now available at http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Technical Guide A, a supplement to Part VII of the Mass. Model Educator Evaluation System, is now available at http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Educator Evaluation Spring Convening 5/29/2013
Educator Evaluation Spring Convening:
Connecting Policy, Practice, and Practitioners
Wednesday, May 29th, 7:45am-4:30pm
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center
366 Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is excited to bring together public school districts, associations and educator preparation programs for a day of celebration, learning and reflection about promising and emerging practices in the new Educator Evaluation framework. This new framework will be implemented statewide in the 2013-2014 school year; however, many districts have already begun to engage in this work. This is an opportunity for districts currently implementing the framework to share their successes and challenges and indentify new and actionable strategies for improving implementation in the coming year. It is also a chance for newly implementing districts to learn from and connect with colleagues who have been engaged in this work over the past two years. ESE is pleased to bring together districts, associations, and educator preparation programs to build connections and relationships across the educator pipeline in Massachusetts.
More information and registration (by 5/15) is available at:
http://registration.airprojects.org/MDESEEducatorEvaluationDistrict/
Connecting Policy, Practice, and Practitioners
Wednesday, May 29th, 7:45am-4:30pm
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center
366 Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is excited to bring together public school districts, associations and educator preparation programs for a day of celebration, learning and reflection about promising and emerging practices in the new Educator Evaluation framework. This new framework will be implemented statewide in the 2013-2014 school year; however, many districts have already begun to engage in this work. This is an opportunity for districts currently implementing the framework to share their successes and challenges and indentify new and actionable strategies for improving implementation in the coming year. It is also a chance for newly implementing districts to learn from and connect with colleagues who have been engaged in this work over the past two years. ESE is pleased to bring together districts, associations, and educator preparation programs to build connections and relationships across the educator pipeline in Massachusetts.
More information and registration (by 5/15) is available at:
http://registration.airprojects.org/MDESEEducatorEvaluationDistrict/
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Resource Round-Up
Wow...what a busy time of year! There is lots of great information on data, assessment, and educator effectiveness related topics coming our way...here are some of the latest resources that you may find valuable:
PARCC Release of Assessment Blueprints and Test Specifications: PARCC has released a set of test specification documents, including assessment blueprints and evidence statement tables, to help educators and the general public better understand the design of the PARCC assessments.
EWIS Implementation Support Pilot: ESE is looking to select approximately six districts to receive regular on-site technical assistance, facilitation, and training to support their use of the Early Warning Indicator System (EWIS) data in the 2013-14 school year. Applications are due on Friday, May 31st.
New Educator Evaluation QRG: Data Collection provides information about the data elements that districts will report as part of EPIMS related to the educator evaluation system.
ESE Newsletters and Update Pages:
Student Assessment Updates (latest update: 4/22)
Educator Evaluation E-Newsletter (latest version: April 2013)
RTTT Newsletter (latest version: Spring 2013)
Upcoming Webinars:
ACCESS for ELLs Score Reporting - May 23, 28, or 29
Assessment Literacy Webinar Series - Archives of Sessions 1-3 (Session 4 will be in July)
PARCC Release of Assessment Blueprints and Test Specifications: PARCC has released a set of test specification documents, including assessment blueprints and evidence statement tables, to help educators and the general public better understand the design of the PARCC assessments.
EWIS Implementation Support Pilot: ESE is looking to select approximately six districts to receive regular on-site technical assistance, facilitation, and training to support their use of the Early Warning Indicator System (EWIS) data in the 2013-14 school year. Applications are due on Friday, May 31st.
New Educator Evaluation QRG: Data Collection provides information about the data elements that districts will report as part of EPIMS related to the educator evaluation system.
ESE Newsletters and Update Pages:
Student Assessment Updates (latest update: 4/22)
Educator Evaluation E-Newsletter (latest version: April 2013)
RTTT Newsletter (latest version: Spring 2013)
Upcoming Webinars:
ACCESS for ELLs Score Reporting - May 23, 28, or 29
Assessment Literacy Webinar Series - Archives of Sessions 1-3 (Session 4 will be in July)
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