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Orientation for New District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment
2024–2025<br>
2024–2025<br>
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Overview Organization Chart for Assessment at FDOE
K–12 Assessments (Tests by Subject and Contractor)
Test Administration Schedule (Quarterly Administrations)
Basic Test Administration Processes
High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events)
Assessment Information
Resources
Glossary/Acronyms<br>
K–12 Assessments (Tests by Subject and Contractor)
Test Administration Schedule (Quarterly Administrations)
Basic Test Administration Processes
High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events)
Assessment Information
Resources
Glossary/Acronyms<br>
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Org Chart: FDOE Assessment Leadership<br>
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Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment Susie Lee, Bureau Chief
K–12 Assessment Program Area Directors:
Test Development Center – Racquel Harrell
Test Administration – Jenny Black
Psychometrics – Salih Binici
Scoring and Reporting – Esra Kocyigit
Other K–12 Student Assessment Programs:
NAEP: National Assessment of Educational Progress
FAA: Florida Alternate Assessment
ACCESS for ELLs: English language proficiency assessments for English Language Learners
Florida Civic Literacy Exam
ACT/SAT/CLT & Pre-ACT/PSAT Support FDOE Assessment Contacts, Team Members:
http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/staff-members.stml<br>
K–12 Assessment Program Area Directors:
Test Development Center – Racquel Harrell
Test Administration – Jenny Black
Psychometrics – Salih Binici
Scoring and Reporting – Esra Kocyigit
Other K–12 Student Assessment Programs:
NAEP: National Assessment of Educational Progress
FAA: Florida Alternate Assessment
ACCESS for ELLs: English language proficiency assessments for English Language Learners
Florida Civic Literacy Exam
ACT/SAT/CLT & Pre-ACT/PSAT Support FDOE Assessment Contacts, Team Members:
http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/staff-members.stml<br>
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K–12 Assessments Cambium Assessments, Inc. (CAI) FAST K–2 Star Assessments (Renaissance)
K–2 FAST assessments through Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and Star Math (VPK managed through the Division of Early Learning)
FAST and B.E.S.T. (Cambium Assessment, Inc. [CAI] and Data Recognition Corporation [DRC])
FAST and B.E.S.T.
Grades 3–10 FAST ELA Reading, Grades 3–8 FAST Mathematics, and FAST ELA Reading Retake
Grades 4–10 B.E.S.T. Writing
B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC, B.E.S.T. Geometry EOC
Science and Social Studies (CAI and Pearson)
Grades 5 and 8 Statewide Science
Civics, U.S. History, Biology 1 EOCs
Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)<br>
K–2 FAST assessments through Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and Star Math (VPK managed through the Division of Early Learning)
FAST and B.E.S.T. (Cambium Assessment, Inc. [CAI] and Data Recognition Corporation [DRC])
FAST and B.E.S.T.
Grades 3–10 FAST ELA Reading, Grades 3–8 FAST Mathematics, and FAST ELA Reading Retake
Grades 4–10 B.E.S.T. Writing
B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC, B.E.S.T. Geometry EOC
Science and Social Studies (CAI and Pearson)
Grades 5 and 8 Statewide Science
Civics, U.S. History, Biology 1 EOCs
Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)<br>
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K–12 Assessments, Other Programs Florida Alternate Assessment (FAA) – For students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom the FAST and other statewide assessments are not appropriate tests.
Performance Task (FAA—PT) – Measures student performance on Access Points in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies; PBT
Datafolio (FAA—Datafolio) – Designed for students without a formal mode of communication. Information on student work is collected three times a year and reported through an online system.
Main Contact = Angela.Nathaniel@fldoe.org<br>
Performance Task (FAA—PT) – Measures student performance on Access Points in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies; PBT
Datafolio (FAA—Datafolio) – Designed for students without a formal mode of communication. Information on student work is collected three times a year and reported through an online system.
Main Contact = Angela.Nathaniel@fldoe.org<br>
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K–12 Assessments, Other Programs ACCESS for ELLs – Measures English language proficiency for ELLs
Based on the WIDA English Language Development Standards
Paper-based in Florida
Main Contact = Sabrina.Read@fldoe.org
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Sample-based testing administered in grades 4, 8, and 12
Conducted periodically in select years
Subjects include Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Science, Civics, Geography, Economics, the Arts, U.S. History, and Technology and Engineering Literacy
Main Contact = Tamika.Brinson@fldoe.org<br>
Based on the WIDA English Language Development Standards
Paper-based in Florida
Main Contact = Sabrina.Read@fldoe.org
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Sample-based testing administered in grades 4, 8, and 12
Conducted periodically in select years
Subjects include Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Science, Civics, Geography, Economics, the Arts, U.S. History, and Technology and Engineering Literacy
Main Contact = Tamika.Brinson@fldoe.org<br>
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Test Administration Schedule Testing Windows Opened Four Times per School Year
Fall
FAST PM1
EOCs
FAST ELA Retake
Winter
PM2
EOCs
FAST ELA Retake
http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/assessment-schedules.stml Spring
B.E.S.T. Writing
FAST ELA Retake
FAST PM3
Science
EOCs
Summer
EOCs
FAST ELA Retake<br>
Fall
FAST PM1
EOCs
FAST ELA Retake
Winter
PM2
EOCs
FAST ELA Retake
http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/assessment-schedules.stml Spring
B.E.S.T. Writing
FAST ELA Retake
FAST PM3
Science
EOCs
Summer
EOCs
FAST ELA Retake<br>
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Test Administration Process Start here each administration<br>
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Test Administration Process Enroll/Register (PreID) students into the online system (TIDE).
For Fall, Winter, and Summer – order any PBT materials needed (additional order)
For Spring – materials delivered based on PreID
TIDE User Guide: https://FLFAST.org > Resources > TIDE User Guide
Materials are distributed to the district, and then the district sends to schools.
Ancillaries (e.g., work folders, planning sheets)
Test Materials, including accommodated materials<br>
For Fall, Winter, and Summer – order any PBT materials needed (additional order)
For Spring – materials delivered based on PreID
TIDE User Guide: https://FLFAST.org > Resources > TIDE User Guide
Materials are distributed to the district, and then the district sends to schools.
Ancillaries (e.g., work folders, planning sheets)
Test Materials, including accommodated materials<br>
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Test Administration Process Training
Each administration, train school coordinators, test administrators, and proctors
Testing
Computer-Based Testing
Test Administrators start a session in the TA Interface and students sign into the Secure Browser, Test Delivery System with test tickets
Computer-Based – Schools may test anytime within the statewide window
Paper-Based Accommodations – FDOE will send return dates for scorable materials not entered locally into the Data Entry Interface (DEI) or Renaissance Record Book<br>
Each administration, train school coordinators, test administrators, and proctors
Testing
Computer-Based Testing
Test Administrators start a session in the TA Interface and students sign into the Secure Browser, Test Delivery System with test tickets
Computer-Based – Schools may test anytime within the statewide window
Paper-Based Accommodations – FDOE will send return dates for scorable materials not entered locally into the Data Entry Interface (DEI) or Renaissance Record Book<br>
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Test Administration Process Return PBT Materials
Schools return materials to the district, and the district ships to the appropriate contractor or
Schools return directly to the contractor
Score Files Released
No announcement ahead of time
Score Inquiry Process
Any scores not released or questions about scores<br>
Schools return materials to the district, and the district ships to the appropriate contractor or
Schools return directly to the contractor
Score Files Released
No announcement ahead of time
Score Inquiry Process
Any scores not released or questions about scores<br>
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High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) July
Annual Meeting for District Assessment Coordinators hosted by FDOE/Assessment in Orlando
August
PreID for FAST PM1, Fall EOC, and FAST Retake
New software installed for online testing
FAST PM1 opens
TIDE opens for PM1/Fall materials
Refresh of user guides
September
Fall EOC and Retake testing opens
October
Uniform Assessment Calendar due (10/1)
Confirmation of ESOL Graduation Plan due (10/1)<br>
Annual Meeting for District Assessment Coordinators hosted by FDOE/Assessment in Orlando
August
PreID for FAST PM1, Fall EOC, and FAST Retake
New software installed for online testing
FAST PM1 opens
TIDE opens for PM1/Fall materials
Refresh of user guides
September
Fall EOC and Retake testing opens
October
Uniform Assessment Calendar due (10/1)
Confirmation of ESOL Graduation Plan due (10/1)<br>
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High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) November
PreID for Winter EOC and FAST PM2
Winter EOC and FCLE testing
December
Winter EOC testing
FAST PM2 opens
January
PM2 continues
Refresh of user guides
PreID for Spring Writing, Reading, Math, Science, EOC
PreID for Spring testing due (for receiving materials)<br>
PreID for Winter EOC and FAST PM2
Winter EOC and FCLE testing
December
Winter EOC testing
FAST PM2 opens
January
PM2 continues
Refresh of user guides
PreID for Spring Writing, Reading, Math, Science, EOC
PreID for Spring testing due (for receiving materials)<br>
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High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) February
March
April
B.E.S.T. Writing Testing
FCLE
Refresh PreID for spring assessments<br>
March
April
B.E.S.T. Writing Testing
FCLE
Refresh PreID for spring assessments<br>
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High-Level Yearly Schedule (Monthly Key Events) May
FAST PM3, Science, and EOC Testing
June
By June 30, all other score files reported
July
Summer EOC Testing<br>
FAST PM3, Science, and EOC Testing
June
By June 30, all other score files reported
July
Summer EOC Testing<br>
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Mathematics<br>
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Reading<br>
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Writing Break at 60 minutes, districts may choose to allow schools to dismiss students after 90 minutes. Students may continue working up to half a school day.<br>
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Science Students may work up to the end of the school day.<br>
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Social Studies For FCLE, students may work up to the half of the school day.
For Civics and U.S. History, students may work up to the end of the school day.<br>
For Civics and U.S. History, students may work up to the end of the school day.<br>
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EOCs B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs
One 160-minute session
Students may have up to a school day to complete
Calculators allowed
Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History
One 160-minute session
Students may have up to the length of a typical school day to complete each session
Schools may schedule CBT tests as needed; PBT accommodations should be completed by established return dates.<br>
One 160-minute session
Students may have up to a school day to complete
Calculators allowed
Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History
One 160-minute session
Students may have up to the length of a typical school day to complete each session
Schools may schedule CBT tests as needed; PBT accommodations should be completed by established return dates.<br>
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Spring B.E.S.T. Writing Grades 4–10 Writing will be administered on computer.
Writing sessions are 120 minutes.
Students may have up to half a typical school day.
All Writing students receive a Writing Planning Sheet.
Schools may schedule CBT tests as needed, although you are encouraged to test the same grade level on the same day across the district.
PBT accommodations should be completed by established return dates.<br>
Writing sessions are 120 minutes.
Students may have up to half a typical school day.
All Writing students receive a Writing Planning Sheet.
Schools may schedule CBT tests as needed, although you are encouraged to test the same grade level on the same day across the district.
PBT accommodations should be completed by established return dates.<br>
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Grades 6–8 Mathematics For Grade 6, a four-function calculator is available online.
For Grades 7 and 8, a scientific calculator is provided online.
Approved handheld calculators may be provided for CBT students.
Approved handheld calculators MUST be provided for PBT students (accommodations).<br>
For Grades 7 and 8, a scientific calculator is provided online.
Approved handheld calculators may be provided for CBT students.
Approved handheld calculators MUST be provided for PBT students (accommodations).<br>
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Resources Statewide Assessments Guide
The Statewide Assessments Guide provides information about statewide assessments, including the considerations governing item and test development, the mechanics of item and test scoring, and the meaning of the different assessment scores.
http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/swapig.pdf
Test Administration Manuals (TAMs)
Produced for each testing window’s assessments, TAMs provide essential instructions for school test administrators and school/district assessment coordinators to meet all test administration requirements.
Florida Statewide Assessments Home Page (flfast.org) (FAST)<br>
The Statewide Assessments Guide provides information about statewide assessments, including the considerations governing item and test development, the mechanics of item and test scoring, and the meaning of the different assessment scores.
http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/swapig.pdf
Test Administration Manuals (TAMs)
Produced for each testing window’s assessments, TAMs provide essential instructions for school test administrators and school/district assessment coordinators to meet all test administration requirements.
Florida Statewide Assessments Home Page (flfast.org) (FAST)<br>
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Resources FDOE Assessment Webpage
http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/
User Guides
User guides provide users with instructions for navigating and operating the online testing systems for CBT administrations.
User Guide Matrix – a matrix to indicate which users should read what guides: https://flfast.org/resource-item/en/user-guide-matrix
User Guides: https://flfast.org/search#text=user%20guides<br>
http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/
User Guides
User guides provide users with instructions for navigating and operating the online testing systems for CBT administrations.
User Guide Matrix – a matrix to indicate which users should read what guides: https://flfast.org/resource-item/en/user-guide-matrix
User Guides: https://flfast.org/search#text=user%20guides<br>
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Resources Online Systems
Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)
For managing and monitoring students taking assessments https://fl.tide.cambiumast.com/
CBT Test Administration
Test Administrator (TA) Interface
https://fl.cambiumtds.com/testadmin<br>
Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)
For managing and monitoring students taking assessments https://fl.tide.cambiumast.com/
CBT Test Administration
Test Administrator (TA) Interface
https://fl.cambiumtds.com/testadmin<br>
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Resources Monthly Assessment Calls
Conducted on the 4th Tuesday of each month (usually)
Prior to the call, DACs are emailed the monthly call agenda, a Google Doc to add topics, and the registration information for the GoTo session
Follow-up notes emailed to DACs, with included presentations
Monthly Summary
Emailed to district assessment contacts monthly
Includes recap of key communications/events for the month
All emails from FDOE/Assessment for the month are compiled and posted on ShareFile: https://fldoe.sharefile.com/
File path: K-12 Administration > Communications > Monthly Emails
DACs are set up with ShareFile accounts by the FDOE Assessment group (notification for activation by email).<br>
Conducted on the 4th Tuesday of each month (usually)
Prior to the call, DACs are emailed the monthly call agenda, a Google Doc to add topics, and the registration information for the GoTo session
Follow-up notes emailed to DACs, with included presentations
Monthly Summary
Emailed to district assessment contacts monthly
Includes recap of key communications/events for the month
All emails from FDOE/Assessment for the month are compiled and posted on ShareFile: https://fldoe.sharefile.com/
File path: K-12 Administration > Communications > Monthly Emails
DACs are set up with ShareFile accounts by the FDOE Assessment group (notification for activation by email).<br>
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Resources ShareFile
Parent Letters
Training Materials
Optional Scripts
https://fldoe.sharefile.com/<br>
Parent Letters
Training Materials
Optional Scripts
https://fldoe.sharefile.com/<br>
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Resources K–12 Test Administration Team – 850-245-0513
Susie Lee – Bureau Chief, susan.lee@fldoe.org
Jenny Black – Director, jenny.black@fldoe.org
Robert Bowman – Manuals and Scripts robert.bowman@fldoe.org
Leeann Eldredge – Accommodations leeann.eldredge@fldoe.org
Jessica Graverholt – PBT, K–2 jessica.graverholt@fldoe.org
Josh Kendrick – CBT, 3–10 joshua.kendrick@fldoe.org
Becky Stephens – Manuals and Portal rebecca.stephens@fldoe.org
Kath Visconti – CBT, 3–10 kath.visconti@fldoe.org
Teri Williams – PBT, K–2, ACT/SAT/CLT teri.williams@fldoe.org
DAC Colleagues (DAC list available on ShareFile > K–12 Administration > Communications)<br>
Susie Lee – Bureau Chief, susan.lee@fldoe.org
Jenny Black – Director, jenny.black@fldoe.org
Robert Bowman – Manuals and Scripts robert.bowman@fldoe.org
Leeann Eldredge – Accommodations leeann.eldredge@fldoe.org
Jessica Graverholt – PBT, K–2 jessica.graverholt@fldoe.org
Josh Kendrick – CBT, 3–10 joshua.kendrick@fldoe.org
Becky Stephens – Manuals and Portal rebecca.stephens@fldoe.org
Kath Visconti – CBT, 3–10 kath.visconti@fldoe.org
Teri Williams – PBT, K–2, ACT/SAT/CLT teri.williams@fldoe.org
DAC Colleagues (DAC list available on ShareFile > K–12 Administration > Communications)<br>
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Glossary/Acronyms Tests
ACCESS for ELLs – Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners
B.E.S.T. – Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking
CBT – Computer-Based Test
ELA – English Language Arts
EOC – End-of-Course (Assessment)
FAST – Florida Assessment of Student Thinking
FAA – Florida Alternate Assessment
NAEP – National Assessment of Educational Progress
PBT – Paper-Based Test<br>
ACCESS for ELLs – Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners
B.E.S.T. – Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking
CBT – Computer-Based Test
ELA – English Language Arts
EOC – End-of-Course (Assessment)
FAST – Florida Assessment of Student Thinking
FAA – Florida Alternate Assessment
NAEP – National Assessment of Educational Progress
PBT – Paper-Based Test<br>
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Glossary/Acronyms Test Administration
APS – Alternate Passing Score
DAC – District Assessment Coordinator
DID – Due in District
ELL – English Language Learner
FCLE – Florida Civic Literacy Exam
FLEID – Florida Education Identifier
IEP – Individual Education Plan
PA Next – PearsonAccess Next (also PAN) SAC – School Assessment Coordinator
SWD – Students with Disabilities
TA – Test Administrator
TAM – Test Administration Manual
TDS – Test Delivery System
TIDE – Test Information Distribution Engine<br>
APS – Alternate Passing Score
DAC – District Assessment Coordinator
DID – Due in District
ELL – English Language Learner
FCLE – Florida Civic Literacy Exam
FLEID – Florida Education Identifier
IEP – Individual Education Plan
PA Next – PearsonAccess Next (also PAN) SAC – School Assessment Coordinator
SWD – Students with Disabilities
TA – Test Administrator
TAM – Test Administration Manual
TDS – Test Delivery System
TIDE – Test Information Distribution Engine<br>
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Glossary/Acronyms Scoring and Reporting
DAR – District Aggregated Results
DRS – District Report of Schools
DS – District Summary
DSR – District Student Results
ISR – Individual Student Report
SAR – State Aggregated Results
SRD – State Report of Districts
SRS – School Report of Students
SS – State Summary
SSR – State Student Results<br>
DAR – District Aggregated Results
DRS – District Report of Schools
DS – District Summary
DSR – District Student Results
ISR – Individual Student Report
SAR – State Aggregated Results
SRD – State Report of Districts
SRS – School Report of Students
SS – State Summary
SSR – State Student Results<br>
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Questions?<br>