CAA OPTIONS: UPDATES AND REQUIREMENTS November 2007 CAA Options RAW Workshops Amanda Mount
Dec 30, 2015
CAA OPTIONS: UPDATES AND REQUIREMENTS
November 2007
CAA Options RAW Workshops
Amanda Mount
OBJECTIVES
What’s up with the requirements for the CAA Options
The Collection of Evidence Advanced Placement and College
Admission Test Scores The WASL/Grades Comparison
The guidelines for score appeals, transfer students and students with “special, unavoidable circumstances”
Where you can go for more information
WHAT DID THE LEGISLATURE DO?
No change in Reading and Writing graduation requirements
Postponed the requirement that students meet the Mathematics and Science standards
• However, students not meeting the math standard must earn additional math credits and take a state-level assessment annually
Expanded/modified the CAA Options• Allowed students to access the CAA Options after taking WASL
once
• Added AP and College Admission Test scores Added SAT/ACT Reading and Writing Added Advanced Placement test scores Phased out the PSAT-Math after August 2008
• Required students to have a 3.2 cumulative GPA for the WASL/Grades comparison
CHANGES TO CLASS OF 2008 ACCESS TO CAA OPTIONS
• Seniors in the class of 2008 may now access the CAA Options BEFORE they take the Spring WASL
• This decision applies only to seniors in the class of 2008
• This decision was reached because the class of 2008 is the first class for whom graduation requirements have been implemented
• This decision was reached because the Legislature changed the graduation requirements during their high school years
CLASS OF 2008 ACCESS TO THE CAA OPTIONS
• Current seniors (entered 9th grade in 2004-05) who have not yet taken a WASL) may submit a COE on February 15, 2008
• OSPI will score the COE but will not validate the COE score until after the student has taken the Spring 2008 WASL
• When the student takes the WASL in March/April, the districts shall be informed of the student’s status on the COE before May 27, 2008
CLASS OF 2008 ACCESS TO THE CAA OPTIONS
Private School Students and Home School Students who have entered public school and are part of the Class of 2008 may also access the CAA Options by submitting a collection February 15, 2008.
They must also take the March/April WASL for their CAA Options score to count towards graduation
CLASS OF 2008 ACCESS TO THE CAA OPTIONS
Students will still have to make a “genuine effort” on the WASL and generate a scale score in order to have their CAA Options score verified and validated
Students have to sit for both days of the test in order to generate a scale score
If any student does not attend one or both days of the WASL administration, their CAA Options score will not count, and the only recourse will be the appeal “for special or unavoidable circumstances”
AP AND COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST SCORES
Allows a student's SAT, ACT or AP test score to meet the reading, writing, and math standards
Tests scores may be earned before or after taking the WASL
PSAT mathematics scores may be used until August 31, 2008
COLLEGE TESTS CUT SCORES
Mathematics -
• PSAT: 47
• SAT: 470
• ACT: 19
Reading -
• SAT: 350
• ACT: 13
Writing -
• SAT: 380
• ACT: To be set at a later date, not enough data available to conduct the data analysis
AP AND COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST SCORES (CONTINUED)
Advanced Placement Examinations Students must score at least a three (out of
five) Approved tests:
For mathematics, Calculus and Statistics For writing, English Language and Composition
For reading, the English Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, United States History, World History, United States Government and Politics, or Comparative Government and Politics examination.
•Advanced Placement tests- the process for reimbursement will be determined by Spring 2008 and noted on the web page.
AP AND COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST SCORES (CONTINUED)
SAT and ACT- Identify eligible students, interested students fill out registration and voucher form and school mails it to the College Board, students take the test.
A fee voucher is available for students taking the ACT and SAT. Requirements to use a voucher are:
• Intend to use the test as a CAA Option
• One-time use, for one test only
• Must register at school with the voucher attached to the registration form
• No on-line registration
AP AND COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST SCORES (CONTINUED )
Completion steps for PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP:
A form to verify the student’s score and record it in the state student information system is available.
o Send verification form and score report to OSPIo Upon receipt of approval letter from OSPI (one sent to the
Principal and one to the District Assessment Coordinator) keep a copy in the student’s school and district cumulative file.
The voucher and verification forms can be found at: www.k12.wa.us/assessment/CAAoptions/Equivalency.aspx
WASL/GRADES COMPARISON
Compares grades of the student with the grades of other students in the school:
• Who took the same Mathematics or English/language arts courses in the high school; AND
• Who met or slightly exceeded the standard (Level 3) on the WASL
If the student’s grades in the classes are above the mean grades of this “comparison cohort,” the student meets the standard
Highest Math WASL score = 390
Took Algebra I and Geometry
Average grades for the two classes: 2.9
Frank
Students in the high school who took
Algebra I and Geometry
The “Comparison Cohort”
Students who scored in Level 3 on the mathematics assessment
Mean grades of “Comparison Cohort”: 2.7
Frank’s average grades: 2.9
Meets the mathematics standard
WASL/GRADES COMPARISON
WASL/GRADES COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
Eligibility:• Must be in 12th grade
• Have a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher
• # of courses equivalent of two annual high school creditso Courses must be eligible for mathematics or English/Language
arts credits
• Must use “most recent” courses
• Level 3 students used to define the “comparison cohort” o Level 4 may be used if not enough students in cohort using just
Level 3
Excel spreadsheet is available to complete calculation
Microsoft Access tool is available to identify cohort and complete calculation
• School district compiles Grade History and WASL score files
• Access tool identifies the cohort completes the calculation
WASL/GRADES COMPARISON UPDATE
Eligibility requirements stay the same with one clarification:
OSPI has been asked about:
Students enrolled in the Segmented Math class. They are immediately unable to access the WASL/GPA Comparison because there is not a “cohort” group as everyone in the class has not passed the WASL.
Similarly, there are students who could not put together a cohort using their two most recent classes. However, if they used their first and third most recent classes, a cohort was able to be built.
WASL/GRADES COMPARISON UPDATE
If a cohort group cannot be established using the most recent classes, please implement the following procedure:
Progressively select earlier classes for a student until a cohort is established. Remember: same class, same year. This is the only way to build a cohort.
Begin by reviewing the junior and senior classes. If a cohort is not established, move on to include sophomore classes. If a cohort is not established, move on to freshman classes.
WASL/GRADES COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
Completion steps for WASL/Grades Submit the Worksheet Summary from the Excel spreadsheet
or 2 page Student Summary Report from the Microsoft Access tool to the CAA Options Program
Student eligibility must be verified and Summary Report signed.
OSPI will review the information Upon receipt of approval letter from OSPI (one sent to the
Principal and one to the District Assessment Coordinator) keep a copy in the student’s school and district cumulative file.
SCORE APPEALS
Requirements: High school assessments only
Did not meet the standard
Must view the assessment and identify the scoring error
Fixing the problem would result in the student meeting the standard
Appeal must be filed 30 days after viewing the assessment
Guidelines: www.k12.wa.us/assessment/Appeals.aspx
TRANSFER STUDENT WAIVERS Available for waiving CAA/CIA requirements for
students who transfer in their 11th or 12th grade from out-of-state CAA or CIA requirement may be waived for students who
have met standards on a high school assessment in math and English/Language arts in another state
Assessment must be used for NCLB or be an exit exam
Student eligible to graduate, but does not receive a CAA/CIA
Application available at: www.k12.wa.us/assessment/Appeals.aspx
Out-of-state and out-of-country transfer students may access the CAA options without first taking the WASL
TRANSFER STUDENT WAIVERS
Complete the Out-of-State Transfer Student Waiver in full – be sure to include student name, 10 digit SSID, birth date and the out-of-state score report
Submit the waiver via fax or mail to the CAA Options Program
OSPI will review the information Upon receipt of approval letter from OSPI (one sent to the
Principal and one to the District Assessment Coordinator) keep a copy in the students school and district cumulative file.
SPECIAL, UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCE APPEALS
Available to students in senior year
Special, unavoidable circumstances include:
Not being able to take or complete an assessment;
A major irregularity in the administration of the assessment;
Loss of the assessment material;
Failure to receive an accommodation; or
Students who transfer in the twelfth grade year after March 1.
SPECIAL, UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES: DECISION CRITERIA
Criteria The student was not able to successfully demonstrate his
or her skills on the WASL, on a CAA Option, or on a special education assessment;
No other recourse or remedy exists prior to the student's expected graduation date;
The student is on track to meet all other grad requirements; and
In the board's best judgment, the student “more likely than not” possesses the skills and knowledge required to meet the state standard.
Appeal Board of Principals, other educators makes recommendation to OSPI. OSPI makes decision.
CAA or CIA waived: Student eligible to graduate For additional information email at
[email protected] or phone 360-725-6434
COLLECTION OF EVIDENCE (COE)
It is an “alternative option” to meeting proficiency on the state standards and earning a Certificate of Academic Achievement.
Students must take the large-scale, criterion-referenced test—the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)—before accessing the COE
The COE must be comparable (or exceed) in content and rigor to the WASL
It is a classroom-centered collection of student work that features examples of assignments that align with the state standards
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COE?
It contains examples of student work that show accurate demonstrations of student performance
It can be collected over time
It can include teacher assistance
It can include the use of approved resources
It allows opportunities for students to review, revise, and select their best work
It can be geared towards a student’s particular interests, cultural background, and/or specific academic or technical area of focus
COLLECTIONS FROM JUNE 2007
Mathematics1800 registered727 were received 9 were insufficient332 met standard
COLLECTIONS FROM JUNE 2007
Writing250 registered31 were received 31 were sufficient7 met standard
COLLECTIONS FROM JUNE 2007
Reading237 registered18 were received 18 were sufficient15 met standard
HOW DO I SUBMIT A COE?
Schools send the COEs to the district
District conducts a local sufficiency review
Districts sends the COEs to OSPI Collections must be postmarked no later than submission
date
Scoring process
State Sufficiency review
Scoring
Reporting of scores to schools, districts, students and parents
REGISTRATION DATES
Registration for Winter 2008 opened October 15 and closes December 15.
Submission date is February 15, 2008
Registration for Spring 2008 opens January 15 and closes April 15.
Submission date is June 16, 2008
ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION PROCESS
OSPI will request information from the DAC regarding the actual numbers of COE submissions.
It will be on WAMS Enrollment verifications must include how
many collections will be submitted from a school within a district. Number by content area Number of augmented collections
Enrollment verification response time is December 17 until January 7
COE INSERTS AND BINDERS
We will prepare and mail content specific binders to the District Assessment Coordinators. The contents will include a Student Information Form, Work Sample Documentation Form and Work Sample Sign-off Forms.
The binders will need to be distributed to the schools.
Binders will be sent to the districts January 18.
For the February COE submission binders are to be postmarked by February 15, 2008.
ADMINISTRATORS….
Read the memos and bulletins from OSPI.
Please step up and inform your students that the options are for them. It is a state law and schools and districts are required to follow it.
Commit to your teachers that you will support them with many types of resources—COE training, release time from the classroom for planning, collaboration opportunities across content areas.
Provide COE experts to train your staff. The COE is aligned to state standards and there is not a better professional development out there.
Learn your responsibilities for the COE. SIGN THE FORMS and make sure your teachers and students do too.
Do a local sufficiency review at the district level before you submit the collections. Don’t let the kids get penalized.
THAT’S ALL FOLKS…
Call us, write us, visit us. Our job is to serve you.
Catherine Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Assessment Alternatives and Innovations
[email protected] (360) 725-6061 Lesley Klenk, Ph.D., CAA Options Administrator
[email protected] (360) 725-6330 Amanda Mount, CAA Options Analyst [email protected] (360) 725-6037 Anton Jackson, Mathematics Initiative [email protected] (360) 725-6437 Steve Pearse, Ed.D., COE Writing [email protected] (360) 725-6037