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Overview and Preparation for the

2017–2018

NJ DLM

Teacher Module

for DLM Test Administrators

October 17, 2017

•NJ DLM Teacher Training October 2017 1

Preparation for DLM

This presentation gives information on

the use of documents and presentations

to prepare your students for the spring

assessment.

It also gives information on the required

training for teachers to be completed.

Your School Assessment coordinator will

answer any questions you may have.


List of Topics in this Presentation

DLM Basic Info

Staff Roles and Responsibilities

NJ & DLM Required Training

Preparation for Instruction and Assessment

Professional Development and Educational Resources

DLM AP and FC Surveys

Practice Testlets

Manuals and Resources

Reminders


NJ DLM Basic Information

Students with the most significant cognitive

disabilities are the only students eligible to take the

NJ Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate

assessment.

◦ IEPs teams must use the NJ DLM Participation

Criteria Guidelines to make this determination.

Student in grades 3 - 8 and grade 11 participate in the

English language arts and math assessments.

Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 participate in the science

assessment.

Test administration occurs between April 4 to June 1, 2018.


NJ DLM Basic Information

NJ uses the DLM Year-End (YE) model which is a

computer-based assessment based on the NJSLS and DLM

Essential Elements (EEs).

Grade specific test specifications (blueprints on skills that

are tested) are available.

Use the links to the Educator Resource pages to obtain

information on the test specifications.

◦ www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/newjersey


http://www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/newjersey

Use the Drop Down Arrows to

Access Materials

NJ DLM Teacher Training October 2017 6

Under the Manuals and Blueprints arrow you can

access the ELA, math, and science blueprints:

DLM Computer Based Testing• The assessment is a computer adaptive assessment.

The process is:

• The teacher completes the student’s First Contact Survey indicating current level of demonstrated skill level, etc. These answers help the system pick the first set of test items.

• A student 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.

• The number of testlets vary based on grade and content area tested.


DLM Computer Based Testing

• A small percentage of students will be assessed outside the

system via DLM Teacher Administered tests. The student 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.

• Information on teacher administered testlets is found in the

DLM Test Administrator’s Manual.


DLM Educator Roles

Teachers have the role of Test Administrator. ◦ Teachers administer the assessment to their

students.

Teachers may not fulfill the other DLM designated roles: District/School Assessment Coordinators

District Data Manager

District Technology Representative

Teachers will receive their login ID and password to the DLM system after theirDistrict Data Manager uploads the teacher’s information into the DLM Educator Portal system.


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 First Contact and Access Profile Surveys

Verify applicable students are on your assigned rosters

Administer practice tests

Review Test Administrator Manual

Review Accessibility Manual

Contact your School Assessment Coordinator if you

have questions.


Roles and Responsibilities

There are three additional specific roles for district educators in the DLM testing process.

◦ The School and District Assessment Coordinators Are the point of contact for all assessment responsibilities excluding

the tasks of the two roles listed below

Oversees and assists teachers in their roles

Schedules teacher training and ensure proper test administration

See DLM site for required training manual

◦ The Technology Representative will load the DLM KITE application onto your computer devices so that you may access the practice tests and administer spring testing.

◦ The Data Manager will upload and review data to create your classroom test rosters, will obtain all login IDs for your district, and will add new students to the system as necessary.


Timeline for TeachersApril 4 -

June 1, 2018

Assessstudents

Complete DLM & NJ Required Training Modules and implement instruction based on DLM skills list

Review materials including Accessibility Manual, Test Administrator Manual, math glossary, etc.

Complete First Contact (FC) and Accessibility Profile (AP) student surveys AND gather manipulatives

Review Winter training materials, give practice tests, and create draft schedule for assessment


Required Teacher Training:

NJ PPT. and DLM Moodle


NJ DLM Teacher Training

You are currently viewing the NJ DLM

Teacher October 2017 presentation.

Additional teacher training is required.

◦ DLM Moodle module training in Fall 2017

◦ NJ PPT. presentations in Winter 2018

provided by your School Assessment

Coordinator.


Moodle Training for Teachers


Moodle is the DLM platform used to provide the mandatory teacher training modules required by NJ. This is in addition to the NJ produced teacher training presentation.

District or School Assessment Coordinators will conduct and oversee the training of teachers using both the Moodle site and the NJ teacher training materials.

This screenshot is found on our

NJ DLM Webpage on

the lower right side.

Are You a “New” or “Returning”

Test Administrator for 2017-2018?

In 2016-2017, if you

passed all DLM modules AND received a certificate you are a Returning Test Administrator.

In most cases Returning Test Administrators tested students with the DLM last year.

However if you were designated as a back-up Test Administrator, passed the modules/received certificates, but did not administer DLM, you are still considered a Returning Test Administrator in Moodle.


Are You a “New” or “Returning”

Test Administrator for 2017-2018?

In 2016-2017, if you

Did not pass the DLM modules OR

If you were not involved with NJ DLM

assessments last year,

Then you are listed as a New Test

Administrator in Moodle.


Administered DLM Last Year but

Changed School Districts?

If you are working in a different district

than you were last year, and

◦ In 2016-2017 you passed the module post

tests and received certificates, then

◦ you will be listed in Moodle as a New Test

Administrator but this can be revised.

Show the Moodle certificates to your Assessment

Coordinator and ask that they email Elizabeth

Celentano and DLM Support to request we change

you in the system to a Returning Test Administrator.


Required Reading


Download DLM’s training manual (title below) for important information on logging into Moodle, resetting passwords, post tests, facilitated versus self-directed training, etc.

DLM Required Training for Returning Test

Administrators

In Moodle, the DLM required training is one

module titled:

Returning Test Administrator Training – Review of the

DLM Alternate Assessment System.

This module is approximately 45 minutes.

After viewing the module the teacher must

independently complete a four-part post test.

◦ If you score below 80% accurate the DLM system will provide

and require additional training and post-tests.

◦ You may review the module and take the post-tests as many

times as necessary in order to achieve 80% or higher.


DLM Required Training for New Test

Administrators

In Moodle, the DLM required training is four modules.◦ Part 1 – About the DLM System

◦ Part 2 – Understanding and Delivering Testlets

◦ Part 3 – Test Administration and Scoring

◦ Part 4 – Preparing to Administer the Assessment

These modules are approximately 2.5 hours.

After viewing each module the teacher must independently complete a post test.

◦ If you score below 80% accurate on any post test, you must review the training materials again and retake the post test(s).

You may take the tests as many times as necessary in order to achieve 80% or higher..


New Test Administrators Modules –

Related Resources


New Test Administrators Modules -

Related Resources


Assessment Coordinator Scheduled Training

◦ Assessment Coordinators may train everyone as

one group (Returning and New Test

Administrators) using all four modules. After

which you must

independently and separately login in to Moodle

click on Facilitated training (which in essence tells

the system you don’t need to view the modules as

someone else showed them to you)

then take your assigned post test(s)

one or four depending on your status


Assessment Coordinator Scheduled Training

◦ Assessment Coordinators may choose to split the

group into a Returning Test Administrators group and

a New Test Administrators group for training. After

which you must

independently and separately login in to Moodle

click on Facilitated training (which in essence tells the

system you don’t need to view the modules as

someone else showed them to you)

then take your assigned post test(s).


Separate Teacher Training

Your Assessment Coordinator may also choose

to assign a time during school hours for you to

separately view the module(s) and take the post

test(s).

If so then you need to login into Moodle,

select Self-Directed training,

view the module(s),

then take the post test(s).


Special Note

When taking the DLM Moodle post tests, know that a correct answer related to who loads the KITE program onto your computers is different in NJ than the answer on the test.

◦ In NJ only Technology Representatives load the KITE system onto your computers.

◦ However in the DLM Moodle post-test please mark the answer worded similar to “it is the teacher’s responsibility to load KITE onto the computer devices”.


How Do I Access the Required

Training Modules and Post Tests?

See the Guide to DLM Required Test

Administrator Training 2017-2018 for

information on use of your login ID,

password updates, Moodle site link, etc.

Your district Data Manager will provide your

login ID if you do not already have one.


Preparation for Instruction

and Assessment


What do I need to do this school year to prepare?

1. Review the training materials and PowerPoint

presentations designed to prepare you for

instruction and administration of the DLM.

a. See slides related to availability of current training materials

and those available in Winter 2018.

2. Prepare your students by providing instruction

linked to the NJSLS and the related DLM Essential

Elements (EEs) and nodes (skills).

a. See slides and DLM materials related to test blueprints and

professional development modules on delivery of content.

b. Develop instructional lessons related to the EEs and nodes.

c. Incorporate manipulatives, familiar texts, writing tasks, and

NJ DLM skills into your instruction.


Teacher / Test Administrator

What do I need to do this school year to prepare?

3. View 2-3 minute Instructional and Informational

videos in preparation for assessment.

4. Complete in February 2018 the First Contact and

Access Profile online surveys for each student on

your rosters.

a. It is helpful to begin these surveys on paper before

February. See the DLM applicable manuals for copies of

the surveys.

5. Give students DLM practice tests.

6. Check NJ DLM webpage for training material

updates.


Teacher / Test Administrator

Instructional Program Preparation

Teachers and school program staff must review the

Essential Elements (EEs) and implement

individualized instruction related to the EEs.

◦ The Essential Elements are skill statements written to

reflect the NJSLS at an appropriate linkage level for

students with significant cognitive disabilities. EEs and

nodes (specific skills) are important to review and

address during instruction.

◦ Note that ELA and math have five linkage levels, while

science currently has only three linkage levels.

More details are presented in upcoming slides.


Use of the Test Information

Use of the Essential Elements, nodes (skill statements

related to the map), and the YE test blueprint will guide

instruction, assist in selecting individualized targeted

skills related to the CCSS, and help prepare students for

the NJ DLM assessment.

School program staff and district curriculum specialists

should assist in the development of instructional plans

based on the DLM YE test blueprints.

The test blueprints differentiate the skills that are

tested in the Year-End model from the overarching set of

skills for instruction.

DLM also provides Professional Development (PD)

modules that are designed to teach conceptual areas

related to NJSLS and the DLM EEs.


Where to Find the EEs List


Click on each Educator Resource page link for test specifications information

Which EEs Are Tested?http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/content/educator-

resource-page/ELA Use the educator resource page for ELA and math to review which

EEs are tested on the DLM.

The screenshot below shows how the EE’s are assigned to specific

grade levels.


http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/content/educator-resource-page/ELA

ELA and Math EE Codes


The list below show the EE codes for ELA.

The list below shows only a sample of the EE codes for math.

Excel Spreadsheet Format Also Available


Some teachers

prefer to use the excel

spreadsheet format when reviewing the

essential elements.

ELA & Math EEs and Nodes


Below is an example of how the EE connects to the node linkage levels. The sample below shows only the two lowest levels.

The five linkage levels from lowest to highest are Initial Precursor, Distal Precursor, Proximal Precursor, Target, and Successor.

Science Key to DLM Codes


There are only three linkage levels in science, not five like ELA and math.

The science test contains items on Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth & Space Science.

Science Essential Elements


Science EE and Linkage Levels Example


Science Sample Activities Available


This is found on the Educator Resource page for Science.

Instructional and Informational

Videos

The DLM has Instructional and

Informational videos that can be obtained

through the Educator Resource page for

more information including:

◦ Accessing and maneuvering through Ed Portal

◦ Testlet Overviews

Viewing these videos would be beneficial

prior to taking the training modules.


Videos on the Educator Resource

Page


Instructional and Informational Videos

This information

will help guide you

through the system.

•Verifying Data and Rosters

•Overview of Testlets

• Overview of the DLM-AAS

• Surveys

•How to Access Testlets

http://www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/erp/videos

General Information

The DLM Educator

Resource page

contains important

info including

Familiar Texts used

for ELA assessment,

the total number of

testlets for each

grade, etc.


Sample Test Information


ELA Information


Familiar texts and information provided about the writing testlet are found on the Educator Resource Page - refer to the Year End (YE) information.

Math Glossary and Materials


More information on the math manipulatives will be available in March 2018.

Section of the Math Glossary

49•NJ DLM Teacher Training October 2017

Science Information


Test Administrators


Professional Development

DLM professional development (PD) modules developed by the

University of North Carolina (UNC) support the design and

delivery of this instruction.

These modules are different from the required DLM training

modules, are highly recommended, and are optional.

The PD modules on topics related to math, writing, reading, and

science instruction provide information that is useful for

classrooms and school programs.

Topics are broad and include information about alternate pencils

(writing topic), algebraic thinking, predictable chart writing, place

value, etc.

Viewing the PD modules is encouraged and topic selection is based

on a teacher’s interest in specific areas.

Modules can be accessed through DLM Claim or Alphabetically.


Obtaining PD Checklist

http://dlmpd.com/


Link within DLM website

Professional development modules are accessible by the alphabetized list or claims list. A check list is available to download so you may track which modules you have viewed.

PD Modules in Alpha Order

http://dlmpd.com/all-modules-in-alphabetical-order/


http://dlmpd.com/all-modules-in-alphabetical-order/

PD Modules by Claim - ELA Sample


New Science PD Modules


Module Checklist - Partial


A checklist that lists the titles of all of the professional development modules is available. This may help you decide which ones you want to view, and which ones you have completed.

Module Checklist - Partial


Recap of Materials

Using the following DLM resources will

help to instruct your students and

prepare them for assessment

◦ Professional Development Modules

◦ Essential Elements which note the grade level

and target skills

◦ Test Blueprints for list of tested skills


DLM ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

IN EDUCATOR PORTAL


Online Surveys

In February 2018 you will need to complete the First Contact survey and the Access Profile survey for each student on your test rosters.

Prior to February please review the DLM manuals and begin to consider which survey responses to submit and accessibility features to use for each student.

More information on the First Contact and Access Profile surveys are found in the Educator Portal User Guide.


Accessibility Supports DLM offers a variety of accessibility supports during assessment.

These supports are delivered through the KITE system and are

determined by responses to the First Contact (FC) and Access

Profile (AP) survey.

Troubleshooting solutions in selecting supports can be found in the

Accessibility Manual.


Accessibility Supports


You must review the 2017 - 2018 Accessibility Manual for important information regarding completing the AP survey and administering the DLM. Included in the manual is:

•Six Steps to Customize DLM Accessibility Supports for Students

•Step 1: Include Eligible Students in the DLM Alternate Assessment.

•Step 2: Learn About the Accessibility Supports and what the DLM Alternate Assessment provides.

•Step 3: Discuss and Select appropriate Supports: Considerations for IEP Teams

•Step 4: Selecting and viewing supports in the KITE System

•Step 5: Prepare for the Assessment: Using the Chosen Accessibility Supports

•Step 6: Evaluate the Accessibility Supports Used After the Assessment

DLM Practice Testlets


Practice Testlet Information

Practice testlets are available on the DLM KITE system and should be administered to the students prior to April 2018 testing.

Practice testlets relate to some accessibility features the student may use. Select the practice testlets (“demos”) based on the AP features.

The purpose of using the practice items are to◦ give the student experience with the online test

experience prior to answering live test questions. This allows the student and teacher to be aware of the

computer features, and helps to determine whether the student or teacher would “drive” (use the computer mouse) during testing.


Practice Testlets

Refer to the Test Administration manual along with the Guide to Practice Activities & Released Testlets Year-End model for information on accessing practice testlets.

Practice testlets login ID always start with “demo” for the login info.

Personalized practice testlets are not available in the DLM system. The practice test button seen on screen after logging in to a student’s account does not function.

DO NOT use the student’s login ID and password when looking for practice tests!


Engaging the Students

DLM engagement activities are present in the testlets.

The engagement activities do not require a student response to a DLM test question.

The test administrator will engage the student in the activity and may ask factual questionsbut not lead them to answers.

The activities are meant to give the student a context for the questions, taps and activates prior knowledge and experience, and/or

introduces the concept(s) to be addressed.


Upcoming Information

More information on engagement

activities, clarification on test directions,

etc., will be included in the Winter 2018

presentations.


Test Administrators

Manuals and Resources


DLM Materials for Review

The DLM NJ webpage currently contains

updated manuals and information as well

as some files that are not yet updated.

◦ As DLM or NJ revises the documents you will

see a note to the right of the title with the

date of the update.

◦ Please make sure you access only current

materials, and if need be wait to download

some documents until you see the new

version indication.


Website Navigation


DLM NJ web page contains important documents. DLM NJ web page includes required NJ

training materials, important forms,

manuals, and helpful hint documents.

Note this screen shot may not be current. Also some files on

screen are from last year; check the website periodicall

for updated training files.

Which Site Should You Use?

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DLM NJEducator

PortalMoodle KITE Client

Subscribe to Test

Updates Various Forms Student Rosters Training Modules

Student

Operational

Testlets

Technology Specs Resources AP/FC Surveys CertificatesPractice Testlets

(demo.lisa)

ManualsNJ PPTs. Student TIPs Page Grade report

Utilize Student

Usernames and

passwords

PDs

Instructional and

Informational

Videos

Retrieval of

Student

Username and

Passwords

EE’s/ Blueprints NJ Security

Agreements

Student Record

Overlay

DLM Security

Agreement

•NJ DLM Teacher Training October 2017

KITE Client versus Educator Portal

“KITE is for Kids”◦ Access student operational testlets

◦ Practice testlets (e.g., demo.lisa)

◦ Utilize student usernames and passwords

“Educator Portal is for Educators”◦ Utilize teachers username and passwords

◦ Access to student rosters

◦ AP/FC surveys

◦ TIPs page

◦ Retrieval of student usernames and passwords


Is KITE Client and Educator Portal

Operating Normally?


The status code indicates if KITE Client and Educator Portal system is operating normally. Check each status before logging in to either system. A code of yellow or red will indicate a problem. Please wait until the system shows the green “No Issue” status before using it.

How to Navigate Educator Portal

For a step by step video instruction, go to

Educator Resource page, click on the

Videos, Training, and Educator Resources

down arrow, then click on Educator

Resource Videos.


If experiencing any technology issue, please see your designated School Assessment Coordinator to ask for assistance from your Technology Representative. Do not try to fix the issue yourself!

If new DLM KITE Client technology specs have been released then updates need to be completed by the district/school Technology Representative before you use the system.


FYI - Technology Updates

DLM Reminders Educators must regularly check the DLM NJ webpage for

material updates.

◦ www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/newjersey

◦ Teachers should subscribe to the automatic test updates on the DLM homepage.

This website contains all training materials, web links, and important information regarding district preparation and implementation of the DLM that are updated frequently.

NJ presentations can call attention to the mandatory DLM documents educators must review; our presentations cannotdeliver all details needed for DLM so please review all referenced documents.

The DLM NJ webpage is continuously updating its information. Make sure that you download the most recent version as depicted using the month/day listed to the right of the document name.


http://www.dynamiclearningmaps.org/newjersey

NJ DLM Information – Winter 2018

Presentations addressing the administration of the DLM and use of required forms will be posted in Winter 2018 (February and March).

These NJ DLM Preparation Parts 1 & 2 presentations must be viewed by Assessment Coordinators and teachers administering the test.

Teachers must adhere to all NJ test policies outlined in the presentations and must sign the New Jersey DLM Test Security Agreement.


Winter 2018 Presentation Topics

Scheduling Students

Creating Student Test Folders

Test Security and Confidentiality

Substitutions for Manipulatives

Clarifying Test Directions

Test Engagement Activities

Use of Test Information Pages (TIPs)

Number of Testlets per Grade & Subject

Checklist for Teachers’ Testing Tasks



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Overview and Preparation for the ... - Dynamic Learning Maps · Preparation for DLM This presentation gives information on the use of documents and presentations to prepare your students