Spring 2023 New Jersey Statewide Assessment Training Details
Explore the essential information for the virtual training sessions for District Test Coordinators and Technology Coordinators in New Jersey. The training focuses on the NJ Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) and NJ Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA), emphasizing the importance of maintaining data security and accuracy. Learn about the statewide assessment programs, contact details for NJ Department of Education coordinators, and additional resources for progress targets, student accountability, and performance reports.
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Spring 2023 District Test Coordinator and District Technology Coordinator Virtual Training: New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) and New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Division of Teaching and Learning Services Office of Assessments
Your Contribution and Impact Turn-key training is a vital component to ensuring that students are supported through the assessment process and data is secure and accurate. District Test Coordinators (DTCs) are responsible for ensuring that all district and school personnel involved in the administration of New Jersey state assessment programs have been trained. State Assessment Coordinators are available to support districts in ensuring the statewide assessment program is implemented with fidelity. Thank you for your tireless efforts and leadership in supporting New Jersey's students! Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Statewide Assessments Large-scale, standardized statewide assessments are developed and maintained to meet rigorous federal requirements. Their development process, administration, and use are significantly different from locally made assessments. Security procedures Test Data and Reporting State/Federal Requirements Development Rigorous test security protocols ensure an accurate measure of student performance. Development includes several item reviews to ensure equitable access among all student populations. Participation is required by federal and state law to ensure all students have access to a high- quality education. Informs federal and state accountability systems, including school and district decisions on curriculum. 3 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
NJDOE Contact Information Program Email Phone Orlando Vadel NJSLA 3-8 Coordinator orlando.vadel@doe.nj.gov 609-376-3470 Lara Hilaman High School Coordinator lara.hilaman@doe.nj.gov 609-376-9194 General Inquiries assessment@doe.nj.gov 609-376-3960 When contacting the appropriate grade-level coordinator: Please include your name and phone number, along with the extension. Do not include any student personally identifiable information (PII) - only provide the PAN session number and the last 4 digits of the SSID. Do not send the same email to multiple coordinators. 4 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Additional NJDOE Contacts Annual Progress Targets, Student Accountability and School Performance Reports o Office of Performance Management o Phone Number: 609-376-3509 o reportcard@doe.nj.gov English Learners, Bilingual Education o Office of Supplemental Educational Programs o Phone Number: 609-376-9080 o ELL@doe.nj.gov Students with Disabilities o Office of Special Education o Phone Number: 609-376-9084 o OSEinfo@doe.nj.gov Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training 5
Vendor Support Contacts NJSLA & NJGPA Customer Support for Mathematics, ELA and Science 888-705-9416 (Measurement, Inc. and Pearson) Press 1 for assistance with NJSLA-Science. Press 1 for assistance with online testing or PearsonAccessnext (PAN) questions (CBT - PEM). Press 2 for assistance with paper-based testing (PBT MI). Press 2 for assistance with ELA and/or Mathematics. Press 1 for assistance with issues involving live testing Press 2 user/password assistance for PearsonAccessnext (PAN) 6 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Graduation Assessment Requirement 7
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Field Test Legislation Class of 2023 (1 of 2) July 5, 2022, Governor Murphy signed P.L.2022, c.60 (ACS for A-3196/S-2349), which requires the State Board of Education to administer the NJGPA as a field test for class of 2023. The law also prohibits the results of the NJGPA field test (First Pathway), a substitute competency test (Second Pathway), or portfolio appeal (Third Pathway) from being used as prerequisite for graduation for students expected to graduate in the class of 2023. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Field Test Legislation Class of 2023 (2 of 2) There is no graduation assessment requirement for any student who is expected to graduate with the class of 2023. Students in the class of 2023must still meet all the other State and local graduation requirements, including but not limited to credit, curriculum, and attendance requirements. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) (1 of 2) Statute requires the State graduation proficiency assessment to be administered to all 11th grade students (N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-6). NJGPA is designed to measure the extent to which students are graduation ready in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The ELA component is aligned to the grade 10 standards. The Mathematics component is aligned to Algebra I and Geometry standards. Graduation readiness is reported separately for each content component. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) (2 of 2) The Spring 2022 NJGPAwas declared a field test and students in the class of 2023 were exempt from the state's graduation assessment requirement. Students in the class of 2024 must take the Spring 2023 NJGPA in order to satisfy the state's graduation assessment requirement. The Spring 2023 NJGPAis not a field test, and all grade 11 students are expected to participate in the administration. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Graduation Assessment Requirement Classes of 2024 2025 (1 of 3) First Pathway Demonstrate proficiency on The New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in Grade 11 English Language Arts (ELA) Mathematics New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Mathematics 750 (Graduation Ready) New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment ELA 750 (Graduation Ready) Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Graduation Assessment Requirement Classes of 2024 2025 (2 of 3) Second Pathway Demonstrate proficiency in ELA and/or mathematics by meeting the designated cut score on one of the assessments on the menu of substitute competency tests. ELA Mathematics NJSLA/PARCC Algebra I NJSLA/PARCC Geometry NJSLA/PARCC Algebra II SAT Math (taken before 3/1/16) SAT Math Section (taken 3/1/16 or later) SAT Math Test (taken 3/1/16 or later) ACT or ACT PLAN Math ACT Aspire Math ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) PSAT10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math ACT Aspire Math ASVAB-AFQT Composite NJSLA/PARCC ELA Grade 9 SAT Critical Reading (taken before 3/1/16) SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section (taken 3/1/16 or later) SAT Reading Test (taken 3/1/16 or later) ACT Reading or ACT PLAN Reading ACCUPLACER WritePlacer ACCUPLACER WritePlacer ESL PSAT10 Reading or PSAT/NMSQT Reading ACT Aspire Reading ASVAB-AFQT Composite Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Graduation Assessment Requirement Classes of 2024 2025 (3 of 3) Note: The portfolio appeals process now supports a fully electronic submission process. See the Office of Assessments Graduation Assessment Requirements page for additional information. Third Pathway Demonstrate proficiency in English language arts and/or mathematics through a portfolio appeal, which includes: Student transcripts and the district intervention plan for the student. Performance on state and substitute competency assessments. Constructed-Response Tasks or CRTs in the subject area(s) in which the student has not yet attained proficiency (ELA and/or mathematics). CRTs are designed, administered, and graded locally and aligned to NJSLA evidence statements. CRTs must be designed for students to demonstrate competency in state standards (in ELA and/or mathematics). Additional documentation such as the content-specific coversheets. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
NJGPA Overview The administration window is March 13, 2023 March 17, 2023. The make-up window is March 20, 2023 March 24, 2023. 11th grade students are expected to receive their assessment results in June 2023. Students who take but do not meet the minimum required score on each component of the assessment will have the opportunity to receive additional supports and may take the following steps: o Retake the ELA and/or mathematics components of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in the following summer or fall, o Meet a designated cut score from the menu of substitute competency tests, or o Complete a portfolio appeal. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training 15
Unit Test Times for NJGPA Subject Unit 1 Unit 2 Total Test Time 90 minutes 90 minutes 3 hours ELA* 90 minutes 90 minutes 3 hours Mathematics Unit times do not include the recommended 25 to 30 minutes for logging students on, reading directions from the Test Administrator Manual (TAM), and logging students off. *Students will take 3, 90-minute units of ELA for districts selected for the ELA field test sample. Notifications were mailed to districts on December 2, 2022. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Key NJGPA Dates for 2023 The following district-led activities represent a selection from the assessment administration process. For specific activities and dates, please review the Spring 2023 Assessment Administration Key Dates posted online. Activity Key Dates Review and Update Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) information in PearsonAccessnext (PAN) Starting January 24, 2023 Infrastructure Trial Begins February 13, 2023 All paper-based assessment materials must be ordered through the additional order process. Paper Materials Arrive in District Additional Order Window Begins February 20, 2023 to March 17, 2023 Deadline to Transcribe Paper Tests to TestNav March 24, 2023 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Graduation Assessment Testing Schedule Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Paper-Based Testing (PBT) Assessment Grades March 13, 2023 to March 17, 2023 March 13, 2023 to March 17, 2023 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) 11 Makeup: March 20, 2023 to March 24, 2023 Makeup: March 20, 2023 to March 24, 2023 July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023 July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023 NJGPA Summer Makeup: July 31, 2023 to Aug ust 4, 2023 11 and 12 Makeup: July 31, 2023 to August 4, 2023 Portfolio Appeals (ELA and Mathematics) 12 N/A N/A Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Adjusted Rules for Calculating the Academic Achievement Indicator for High School Mathematics In response to the federal Performance Review, the NJDOE has adjusted its rules for calculating the academic achievement indicator for mathematics. Under ESSA, all students must test at least once in high school and the academic achievement indicator must measure participation and proficiency based on the required high school assessment. Participation and proficiency calculations are no longer based on students taking end-of-course mathematics assessments in grades 9 and 10, regardless of which assessment was taken (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II). Under the adjusted rules, all high school students taking Algebra I, regardless of grade level, or who qualify for an approved exception, will be included in the calculation. Please note these changes are to comply with federal accountability rules; the NJGPA is administered to comply with state law and cannot be used for federal accountability purposes. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
ESSA Required High School Mathematics Assessment To meet ESSA requirements, all students must take the Algebra I state assessment in high school with the following exceptions: Students who take the DLM mathematics assessment in high school Students who took the Algebra I state assessment in middle school o Students who have not taken both Geometry and Algebra II in middle school must take either Geometry or Algebra II in high school. o Students who take Algebra I or Geometry in grade 6 are required to take both the Mathematics Grade 6 and the corresponding end-of-course assessment (Algebra I or Geometry) as 6th graders; the end-of-course assessment results will be used to meet the ESSA high school mathematics requirements when the student enters grade 9. Students who do not take Algebra I, or qualify for one of the exceptions listed, will be counted as non- participants in participation calculations as 12th graders. Note: If districts have unique scenarios where students would complete all three high school mathematics courses in middle school but started taking high school mathematics courses after grade 6, they should contact the Office of Assessments to establish a plan that ensures students will meet the federal testing requirement. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Calculating Participation and Academic Achievement Business rules for calculating participation and academic achievement for ESSAschool and NJQSAC district accountability for mathematics Previous Current All grades 9 and 10 results were included, regardless of which assessment was taken (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II). No Algebra I results in grades 11 12 were included. All DLM results were included. All Algebra I results will be included, regardless of grade level. Geometry and Algebra II results will only be included for students who took Algebra I in middle school. All DLM results will be included. Most students counted twice in high school, once in grade 9 and again in grade 10. Students will only count once in high school. Some students were never included in calculations in high school. Students who do not take an assessment in high school will be identified and included as non-participants. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
12th Grade Non-Participants To ensure that all students are included once in high school: The NJDOE will continue to count students who register for Algebra I, and do not take the assessment, as non-participants in the year that they register for the assessment. The NJDOE will annually review all grade 12 students to ensure that they have taken Algebra I or qualify for an approved exception (see previous slides) in high school. o The NJDOE will use the information submitted by districts at the end of the school year in the NJ SMART SID Management "FederalHSMathTestingReq" field, along with historical assessment and course data, to identify grade 12 students who have not met the federal high school testing requirement for mathematics. o Grade 12 students who have been identified as not having met the federal high school testing requirement and who have not previously been included as a non-participant will be included in the denominator of the participation calculation. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
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Remaining 2022-2023 NJSLA Testing Schedule Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Paper-Based Testing (PBT) Assessment Grades ELA: 3-9 May 1, 2023 to May 26, 2023 May 1. 2023 to May 12, 2023 Spring Administration (ELA/Mathematics/Science) Math: 3 8, Alg. I, Geo, Alg. II Makeup: May 30, 2023 to June 2, 2023 Science: 5, 8, 11 ELA: 9 July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023 July 24, 2023 to July 28, 2023 Summer Administration (ELA and Mathematics) Math: Alg. I, Geo, Alg. II Makeup: July 31, 2023, to August 4, 2023 Makeup: July 31, 2023 to August 4, 2023 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Spring 2022 Statewide Assessment Testing Schedule Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Paper-Based Testing (PBT) Assessment Grades Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) ELA, Mathematics & Science ELA and Mathematics: 3 through 8, and 11 April 3, 2023 to May 26, 2023 N/A Science: 5, 8, and 11 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Mathematics, Reading: 4, 8 Districts and schools selected will be contacted with their designated assessment dates N/A ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELs ACCESS: K 12 February 6, 2023 to March 31, 2023 February 6, 2023 to March 31, 2023 Alt. ACCESS: 1 12 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Key Spring NJSLA Dates for 2023 The following district-led activities represent a selection from the assessment administration process. For specific activities and dates, please review the Spring 2023 Statewide Assessment Key Dates posted online. Activity Key Dates Review and Update Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) information in PearsonAccessnext (PAN) ELA/Mathematics/Science: Starting January 24, 2023 Infrastructure Trial Begins February 13, 2023 Paper Materials Arrive in District Initial delivery of materials is expected to arrive no later than April 17, 2023. Additional Order Window Begins April 17, 2023 to May 26, 2023 Deadline to Transcribe Paper Tests to TestNav June 2, 2023 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
NJSLA: Unit Test Times for ELA ELA Unit 1 Unit 2 Total Test Time 75 min. 75 min. 2 hours 30 minutes Grade 3 90 min. 90 min. 3 hours Grades 4 9 Note: Districts that have been selected for field testing will have one additional ELA unit, for a total of three units. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
NJSLA: Unit Test Times for Mathematics Total Test Time Mathematics Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Grades 3 8 60 min. 60 min. 60 min. 3 hours Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 90 min. 90 min. N/A 3 hours Note: Unit times do not include the recommended 25 to 30 minutes for logging students on, reading directions from the Test Administrator Manual (TAM), and logging students off. 29 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
NJSLA: Unit Test Times for Science Total Test Time Science Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Grade 5 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 3 hours Grade 8 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 3 hours Grade 11 60 min. 60 min. 60 min. 60 min. 4 hours Note: Unit times do not include the recommended 25 to 30 minutes for logging students on, reading directions from the Test Administrator Manual (TAM), and logging students off. 30 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Scheduling Test Units: Requirements Two units max can be administered per day per student. Units within a content area must be administered in sequence for regular testing (i.e., Science Unit 1, followed by Unit 2, followed by Unit 3, followed by Unit 4). Students with an extended time accommodation, as specified by their Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, or accommodations selected for English Learners, must begin testing in the morning and complete a given unit by the end of that school day. To ensure the validity and reliability of student results, districts are expected make every effort to administer assessments for the same content to all students simultaneously. Note: Scheduling requirements and flexibilities pertain to both the NJSLA and NJGPA programs. 31 Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Scheduling Test Units: Flexibilities Testing may be scheduled for any school day during the testing window. Absent students can resume testing with their assigned group and be assigned to make-up sessions for units missed. No special order is required for administration by grade or content area (mathematics followed by ELA or ELA followed by science, etc.). Back-to-back units are permitted; students must have a supervised break between units. Multiple groups of students can be scheduled in a single day (AM Group 1 takes two units; PM Group 2 takes two units, etc.). If necessary, grades may be combined for the same content area if unit test times and read aloud test directions are the same. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training 32
Emergency Closing and Scheduling Problems Delayed Opening or Anticipated Early Release: Proceed with testing only if there is adequate time to complete the unit(s). If testing is cancelled for the day: Reschedule the cancelled unit by either pushing the entire schedule forward or rescheduling the cancelled units for make-up testing. Complete an Irregularity Report (IR) form. Upload the IR to PearsonAccessnext (PAN). Email the upload confirmation number to the NJDOE appropriate State Assessment Coordinator (see Contacts slide). Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training 33
Incomplete, Interrupted, Early Release or Power Outage Problems If students are unable to complete a started unit, the following steps must be taken: The Test Administrator (TA) must: The DTC must: Document the time remaining on the clock at the time of interruption. Reschedule the incomplete unit for next available day. Guide students to log out of TestNav on the testing devices. Complete IR. Upload the IR to PAN. Confirm that no students display as actively testing in PAN. Email the upload confirmation number to the appropriate state assessment coordinator. Lock all unlocked units in PAN. Secure all testing devices, and secure test materials according to district s security plan. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training 34
Testing Requirements: Overview All public schools are required by state and federal law* to test all students in grades 3 8 and high school. The following slides outline testing requirements and considerations for specific populations of students. Elementary School Middle School High School Students with Disabilities Adult Education English Learners *See requirements in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) sec. 1111(b) and N.J.A.C. 6A-8-4.1(d) Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: Elementary and Middle School All students in grades 3 through 8 are expected to participate in statewide assessments for ELA and mathematics based on their current grade level enrollment, not on the level of instruction received during the academic school year. The only exception is for students in grades6 through 8 who are taking any of the high school mathematics courses (i.e., Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II). o Students in grades 7 and 8 are expected to take the end-of-course assessment that matches their mathematics course enrollment. o Students in grade 6 who are enrolled in Algebra I are expected to take both the NJSLA Algebra I and NJSLA Mathematics Grade 6 assessments. 5th, 8th, and 11th grade students must participate in the science assessments. Elementary and middle school students with disabilities, except those with the most significant intellectual disabilities who qualify for the DLM, must participate in statewide assessments. Elementary/ Middle School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: Middle School Mathematics (1 of 2) Students in grade 6 enrolled in a one-year Algebra I course must take both the Algebra I and the Mathematics Grade 6 assessment. Students in grade 6 who are enrolled in Geometry are expected to take both the NJSLA Geometry and NJSLA Mathematics Grade 6 assessments. o Students who have taken NJSLA Geometry in grade 6 will take the appropriate end-of- course assessment they are enrolled in for grade 7 or 8. o Students who have taken NJSLA Geometry in grade 6 and are not enrolled in a course that offers an end-of-course assessment in grade 7 or 8 are to be registered for Algebra I if they have not already taken that assessment. If they have already taken Algebra I, they will take the appropriate grade level assessment. Middle School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: Middle School Mathematics (2 of 2) Students in grade 7 or 8 enrolled in a one-year Algebra I, Geometry or |Algebra II course must take the Algebra I or Geometry assessment instead of their grade-level mathematics assessment. Middle School students enrolled in a two-year Algebra I or Geometry course must take their grade-level mathematics assessment in the first year of the course, then take the Algebra I or Geometry assessment in the second year of the two-year course. Students in grade 7 or 8 enrolled in multiple high school level mathematics courses (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) will take only one mathematics assessment. Middle School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: NJSLA High School Mathematics (1 of 3) Most high school students will take the NJSLA for mathematics in grade 9. Some students may be required to test in grade 10, 11, or 12 instead of grade 9 based on unique circumstances. Grade 9 students currently enrolled in an Algebra I course (or Geometry or Algebra II if the student took Algebra I in middle school) must take the corresponding state assessment unless they are repeating the course but have previously passed the assessment associated with the course. Note: Students in grade 9 who do not test because they are repeating the course but have passed the assessment will take the assessment in grade 10, 11, or 12 when they are enrolled in the next tested mathematics course. Grade 9 students enrolled in multiple mathematics courses will take only one state mathematics assessment per assessment administration. A student must take Algebra I in cases where the student is taking Algebra I and Geometry. In cases where a student is taking Algebra II and Geometry, it is recommended that the student take the Geometry assessment. High School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: NJSLA High School Mathematics (2 of 3) High school students in grade 9 not enrolled in a tested mathematics course will not take the NJSLA for mathematics in grade 9. Instead, these students will be required to take the assessment in grade 10, 11, or 12. Grade 9 students enrolled in a pre-algebra course that is a prerequisite for an Algebra I course must wait until they are enrolled in the Algebra I course to take the Algebra I assessment. Students enrolled in a two-part Algebra I course (e.g., over two years) must wait until the second part of the course to take the Algebra I assessment. Grade 9 students enrolled in an integrated mathematics course that includes Algebra I, and is an alternative to an Algebra I course, must take the Algebra I assessment. High School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: NJSLA High School Mathematics (3 of 3) Most students in grades 10 through 12 are not required to take the NJSLA for mathematics this school year (2022-2023). Students in grade 10, 11, or 12 who may be required to take the NJSLA for mathematics this school year (2022-2023) are those who: o Did not take Algebra I in middle school and are enrolled in Algebra I for the first time. o Took Algebra I in middle school and are enrolled in their first tested mathematics course (Geometry or Algebra II) in high school. o Started a two-year Algebra I or Geometry course starting in grade 9 must take the corresponding assessment in grade 10. o Are following a mathematics course sequence where they will take Algebra I after grade 9. High School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: NJSLA High School ELA Students in grade 9 must take the grade-level specific ELA assessment regardless of the ELA course they are currently enrolled in. Exception: Students repeating grade 9 who have previously passed the associated assessment will not retake that assessment. Grade level, based on credit total not homeroom assignment, determines participation in NJSLA. High School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: NJSLA High School Science High school students are required to participate in the statewide science assessment in grade 11. This requirement is determined by credit total, not homeroom assignment. o Example: A 10th grade student who has attained enough credits to be considered an 11th grade student, but has a grade 10 homeroom, would take the science assessment. o Example: An 11th grade student who has attained enough credits to be considered a 12th grade student, but has a grade 11 homeroom, would not take the science assessment. High School Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: English Learners All English Learners must take the New Jersey state assessments. Students who are newly arrived English Learners must take the mathematics and science assessments. Newly arrived English Learners may be exempt from taking the NJSLA ELA and the ELA portion of the NJGPA for their first school year. o Note: Students are considered newly arrived if they enroll in a US school after June 1 of the prior academic year. English Learners from Puerto Rico are eligible for this exemption. English Learners enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) (beginner, intermediate, or advanced level) must take the ELA assessment associated with their grade level (based on credit total) and not the level of the ESL course. English Learners Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training 45
Who Must Test: Students with Disabilities All students, including students with disabilities, are administered statewide assessments. o Most students with disabilities will take the NJSLA and NJGPA with appropriate accommodations and accessibility features. o Students with significant intellectual disabilities who meet specific criteria will be administered the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessments. o Students with disabilities whose IEPs specify an alternative way to demonstrate proficiencies, will continue to follow the graduation assessment requirement set forth in their IEPs. IEP teams should reserve the exemption of the statewide graduation assessment requirement for students with significant intellectual disabilities and for students with disabilities who have made repeated unsuccessful attempts to meet statewide graduation assessment requirement through the available pathways, including the portfolio appeals process. Questions about IEP components concerning the graduation assessment requirement should be directed to the Office of Special Education at oseinfo@doe.nj.gov. Students with Disabilities Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Alternate Assessment Eligibility-DLM (1 of 2) Only those students who have a significant intellectual disability should participate in the DLM assessments. This population of students is approximately one percent of students with disabilities. The vast majority of students with disabilities will take the NJSLA with appropriate accommodations. The IEP team will determine which of the NJSLA accommodations the student will receive and document this in the IEP. Under ESSA, only one percent of the student testing population can take the alternate assessment (DLM). Anticipated performance on the general education assessment or behavior concerns during testing are not valid reasons for having a student participate in the alternate assessment. Review the updated DLM Participation Guidelines for further information. English Learners who take the DLM are eligible to take the Alternate ACCESS. Students in grades 1 through 12 who are identified as English Learners with significant intellectual disabilities as reflected in their IEPs, and meet or will be eligible to meet New Jersey s criteria for participation in the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment should participate in the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs assessment. See the October 26, 2022 DLM Preparation Broadcast for additional information. Students with Disabilities Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Alternate Assessment Eligibility-DLM (2 of 2) Districts that anticipate more than one percent of the district s student testing population taking the DLM assessment can request a waiver. Review of waiver requests from previous years demonstrated that some districts have more than five percent of students taking the alternate assessment. ESSA requires the NJDOE to conduct activities in districts that exceed the one percent cap. This could consist of file review, interviews and technical assistance. Students with Disabilities Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Who Must Test: Adult High School Students Adult high school students enrolled in a currently assessed course (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) are not required to take the associated statewide assessment. Adult high school students who passed any historical statewide assessment will have their passing scores banked and counted toward their graduation testing requirement. These students will not take the current state assessments. Adult high school students who took, but did not pass, any historical statewide assessments must rely on the alternative pathways or the portfolio appeals process to meet the graduation assessment requirement for that content. Note: For any adult high school student who is scheduled to graduate in the class of 2023, there is no graduation assessment requirement. Adult Education Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
Homebound Students, Bedside Instruction, and Non-Testing Out-of-District Placements Districts are required to test students receiving homebound or bedside instruction, as well as students in an out-of-district placement. Students should be tested during the hours they normally receive instruction. Any accommodation(s) specified for state assessments should be in alignment with those routinely used by students during classroom instruction and locally-administered assessments. Spring 2023 District Test and Technology Coordinator Training
