All Training documents and Recordings can be found HERE on the testing hub. 

KTX NWEA Handbook - everything you need to know about MAP testing at KTX Public Schools

Only 3-8 Science

Accommodations - MTSS, 504, SPED - must be in IEP/IAP - can be official science testing accommodations (usually only imputed for 5th/8th) or instructional accommodations for Science only. CTCs will need to meet with spec pops to create an accommodations list. STAAR Accommodations - no CLS.

Script

How to set up test sessions in NWEA (we will go over this during next training session)

Growth MAP Science 2-5 (3G-5G) and Growth MAP Science 6+ only (6G-8G)

Change in Testing Policy and Procedures for 2024-2025

• Science MAP will be given IN CLASS this year over 1-2 days. CTCs will need to pull makeup testers from class.

• Test sessions must be set up in advance by the CTC - this ensures accommodations and tests are properly assigned

• Option 1: Two proctors - Strongly Recommended - one to run the test (Lead Proctor), one to actively monitor the room (Room Proctor)

• Option 2: One proctor - runs both the computer and actively monitors (this opens you to more irregularities)

2023- 2024 KIPP Texas MAP Retest/Termination Links

23-24 MAP Retest/Termination Request Form

23-24 MAP Retest/Termination Tracker 

A student is considered "tested" by NWEA when one or more of the following criteria are met:

- Student has a valid test (Default)

- Student has a test that is inside of the test window (Default)

- Student has a test that is not excluded from reports (Default)

- Student has a test that did not reach the rapid-guessing threshold (Default)

- Student has a test that was terminated (Default)

• • Spring MAP CTC Refresher Self-Paced Training (Required Google form linked at the end)

  • Tests Required (Same as Fall MAP)

    1. K-2 Math and Reading. 

    2. 3-8 Math, Reading, Science, Language (language is required for TCP if you have stand-alone writing teachers in 3rd-8th grade).

    3. You must test any GL/Subjects that you tested for Fall MAP in order to close the data loop.

       1. EX. -If you had a writing teacher in August but no longer have that teacher, you still must complete language test because you tested them in the fall.

       2. If your campus tested 2nd grade language in the Fall, you must test 2nd grade language in the Spring. 

As you know, the Spring MAP window is swiftly approaching. Please read on for some important Spring MAP reminders and deadlines. The window is from April 29th- May 17th. All campuses must meet the 95% completion goal in all subjects by close of business on 5/17/2024. Due to the end of the school year, there will be no window extensions. Reach out if you have any questions. 

If you are no longer, you school’s MAP coordinator, please forward this onto the correct staff member and let me know who the new coordinator is, ASAP!

 Spring MAP to Do (please refer to the CTC MAP Checklist for more details): 

 Please review this quick training slide deck and complete the Google Form at the end.

• • Spring MAP CTC Refresher Self-Paced Training (Required Google form linked at the end)

  • Spring MAP CTC Checklist

• Testing Window: April 29th - May 17th 

  • 2023-2024 KTX Testing Calendar

  • All campuses must meet the 95% completion goal by COB on 5/17/2024.

  • All campuses must add their testing dates to the Testing Dates Tracker by EOD 4/26

  • Please do not wait until the end of the window to test!

    • Waiting to the last minute puts your teacher's TCP/TIA data and payouts at risk 🙁

    • Please leave adequate time for makeup testing

• Tests Required (Same as Fall MAP)

  • K-2 Math and Reading. 

  • 3-8 Math, Reading, Science, Language (language is required for TCP if you have stand-alone writing teachers in 3rd-8th grade).

  • You must test any GL/Subjects that you tested for Fall MAP in order to close the data loop.

    • EX. -If you had a writing teacher in August but no longer have that teacher, you still must complete language test because you tested them in the fall.

    • If your campus tested 2nd grade language in the Fall, you must test 2nd grade language in the Spring. 

• Accommodations

  • Student who qualified for accommodations on Spring 2024 STAAR should receive their accommodations for Spring MAP

    • Applies to grades 3 -8

  • Students in Kinder- 2nd Grade with SPED, 504, or MTSS IEPs/IAPs will receive the accommodations on their IEP (instructional or testing as appropriate. Only allowable testing accommodations are allowed).

    • Must be officially documented by the committee in ESPED.

    • PS CTCs you should meet and make sure your accommodation list for K-2 is up to date

    • keep in mind- these accommodations will not be in testhound (unless you have manually added them) because K-2 does not have testing accommodations in their IEP.

• Logistics

• Each room must have two big KIPPsters!

  • Schools must have room proctors (teachers responsible for actively monitoring the assessment in the classroom)

  • Lead proctors – teachers responsible for running the grade level test session on the computer. Lead proctors usually sit in the hallway outside the testing rooms and help solve tech issues

  • The proctor in the room CANNOT run the test session. You cannot actively monitor when you are focused on the computer the whole time!

  • You can reuse saved sessions from Fall/Winter MAP (you must choose the fall/Winter map window from the drop down under saved sessions. Once you edit/update the session, it will be automatically saved under winter MAP.

    • How to Set Up NWEA Test Sessions

  • All terminations and retest requests must be recorded and approved on the Retest/Termination Request form.

    • All KTX Retest/Termination Request Form

    • All KTX Retest/Termination Tracker

  • Students should have the same accommodations they used for Spring STAAR 2023.

  • KTX MAP Handbook,  MAP Testing Hub Link

  • Schools must send home MAP Score Reports to families by the last day of school- 5/23/2024 (you can print/send student progress report, family report, or send home copy of the student’s MAP tracker).

• Set up Testhound – Test admin is KTX Spring MAP 2024 or create a google doc with your testing schedule and groups

1. 1. You are not required to use testhound for Winter and Spring MAP testing

      1. If you do use Testhound you should print the Room Accommodations report and Materials Control Report for your bins

      2. MAP CTCs if you do not have access to Testhound and would like access, please email your RAC directly. You will need to complete some TH training on your own time. 

   2. You are required to provide accommodations and a way to track that test administrators sign off on them. These signed forms must be included in your testing documentation folder.

   3. If you do not use Testhound - you must provide TAs with a blank seating chart to fill out for each session.

• Meet with special populations to finalize accommodations.

1. 1. Hold your meetings - for K-2nd campuses you will need to meet to review accommodations for K-2 students in MTSS, 504, or SPED.

   2. For 3rd-8th grade, the accommodations they received on Spring STAAR 2024 are the same accommodations they will receive on Spring MAP

   3. 2023-2024 Accommodations Meeting Help Chart

Please reach out to your RAC if you have any questions! 

Additional Resources:

How to create test sessions in NWEA

Proctoring 1 pager for Lead Proctors

Troubleshooting NWEA Common Issues

Map Master Schedule Example

Required Additional Materials and Allowable Dictionaries Policy for MAP

How to Pull an operational Report to make makeup testing lists - Quick Video

How to Pull a Growth Report - Quick Video

Blank Seating Chart #1

Blank Seating Chart #2

2023-2024 MAP Parent Letter 

2023-2024 Script

As always, the Assessment Team is here for you to answer any questions, please just reach out! 🙂

Training

2023-2024 Fall MAP 101 & 102 CTC Training Pre-work

• Pre-work Completion list (updates MWF) 

2023-2024 Fall MAP 101 & 102 CTC Training Slide Deck

2023-2024 Fall MAP Mastery Content Sessions Slide Deck

MAP Training Question Tracker (CTC Questions & Answers) 

Training Recordings:

8/1/2023 Returning CTCs 1:00-2:30PM

8/2/2023 New CTCs 9:00-10:30AM

8/7/2023 Returning CTCs 1:00-2:30PM

8/8/2023 New CTCs 9:00-10:30AM

Mastery Content Sessions

New MAP CTCS (required)- please ensure that you attend each of the MAP Master Content Trainings listed below. These trainings are optional for Returning CTCs (2 plus years).

• 8/16 - 1:00 - 2:30 - How to set up a Test Session in NWEA, How to assign accommodations in NWEA, Troubleshooting; Tech set up. Video

• 8/17 - 1:00 - 2:30 - Creating a testing master schedule & Checklists; Accommodations. Video

• 8/18 - 1:00 - 2:30. - Operational reports; growth reports; room/bin set up.  Video

Important Links

Pre-work Link

Retest & Termination Request Form

Retest & Termination Request Status Tracker

CTC MAP Checklist

Trackpad Practice

2023-2024 MAP Parent Letter 

2023-2024 Script

New- NWEA Proctor Site Login

Transition Guide MARC to new Start Page layout

NWEA Start Page Overview

2023-2024 MAP Turnkey Campus Training Slide Deck

2023-2024 MAP Pre-Work

Site Visit Checklist (print version)

Site Visit Checklist (Google Form Version)

2023-2024 Testing Hub

2023-2024 Google Drive

Quicksheet CTC Role & Responsibilities

2023-2024 KTX Testing Handbook (coming soon)

2023-2024 KTX Assessment Strategy and Testing Calendar

2023-2024 Accommodations Deadlines

2023-2024 Irregularity Report

2023-2024 Testing Oath (will be live on Hub next week)

2023-2024 Test Security Training for ALL Staff - (coming soon in Cornerstone)

How to create test sessions in NWEA

Proctoring 1 pager for Lead Proctors

Troubleshooting NWEA Common Issues

Map Master Schedule Example

Required Additional Materials and Allowable Dictionaries Policy for MAP

How to Pull an operational Report to make makeup testing lists - Quick Video

How to Pull a Growth Report - Quick Video

Seating Chart/Roster Examples for BOY Assessments (non-testhound)

Blank Seating Chart #1

Blank Seating Chart #2

You can also create your own seating chart using google sheets, or using Skyward rosters.