Overview and Preparation for the 2016–2017 DLM ELA and Math Alternate Assessment Teacher Module October 3, 2016 Preparation for DLM This presentation gives information on the  use of DLM materials to prepare students for the spring DLM assessment. It also gives information on the required  training for teachers to be completed during the school year. ◦ Online training Moodle Training – Fall ◦ Online NJ PPT. Training – Fall & Winter ◦ Professional development videos (optional) Your school Assessment coordinator can  help answer any questions you may have. •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •2 NJ DLM Information - Winter Presentations addressing the administration  of the DLM and use of required forms will be posted in late Winter 2017 (February and March). These NJ Preparation for DLM  presentations must be viewed by Assessment Coordinators and teachers administering the test. Teachers must follow all NJ test policies  outlined in the presentations. •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •3 List of Topics in this Presentation DLM Basic Info Practice Testlets   Staff Roles and Engagement Activities   Responsibilities Manuals and Resources  NJ & DLM Required  Reminders  Training Preparation for  Instruction and Assessment Professional  Development and Educational Resources DLM AP and FC Surveys  •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •4 DLM in ELA and Math Basic Info The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) is a computer-based  assessment based on the NJSLS and based on DLM Essential Elements (EEs). ◦ www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/newjersey Grade specific test specifications are available in English  language arts (ELA) and math. NJ uses the Year End (YE) DLM spring assessment.  Students in grades 3 - 8 and grade 11 participate.  Test administration occurs between April 3 to May 19, 2017  •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •5 DLM Computer Based Testing The assessment is a computer adaptive assessment. • The process is: • A student first takes a small set of items, called a testlet, then the system takes into account the level of difficulty of the test items and the students performance (correct or incorrect answers). • Based on the student’s performance another testlet is selected, which contain items that are around the same level, somewhat easier, or somewhat harder than the last testlet (same, lower, or higher level skills are selected). • This is an iterative process until the testlets address all Essential Elements in the YE test blueprint • Teacher does not design the assessment activities/test items. •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •6 DLM Computer Based Testing Some students will be assessed outside the DLM system via • Teacher Administered tests and will not view the computer screen as the teachers will administer the questions based on his/her view of the testlets on the computer. • When this occurs a teacher will be asked to gather objects to use during the test. • A student may sometimes have a teacher administered testlet, then sometimes not, based on the adaptive nature of the test and modifications to the level of testlet assigned to the student. • Please note that this will fluctuate depending on the levels of the students and input based on their first contact survey. Information on teacher administered testlets is found in the • DLM Test Administrator’s Manual. •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •7 DLM Educator Roles Teachers are the Test Administrators.  ◦ Teachers administer the assessment to their students. Teachers may not fulfill the other DLM  designated roles:  District/School Assessment Coordinator  District/School Data Manager  District/School Technology Representative •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •8 Roles and Responsibilities There are four specific roles for district educators in the  DLM testing process. Your Assessment Coordinator should let you know how to contact them. ◦ Technology Representative  Oversees computer and other technology device components to ensure district technology readiness and implementation (IT staff)  See DLM site for required training manual ◦ Data Manager  District administrator who collects and delivers all necessary data files to DLM and maintains accurate records for others use  See DLM site for required training manual ◦ Assessment Coordinator  Point of contact for the school regarding DLM  Oversees and assists teachers in their roles  Schedules teacher training  See DLM site for required training manual •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •9 Roles and Responsibilities ◦ Test Administrator (Classroom Teacher)  Individual teacher administers assessments to students and assists in the selection of accessibility features and necessary supports  Complete Surveys  Verify applicable students are on your assigned rosters  Administer practice tests  See DLM site for Test Administrator Manual •NJ Teacher Training October 2016 •10