8/20 DAC Email Elementary & Middle

IMPORTANT DATES

• August 22 - Accountability Standard Setting Meeting
• August 24 - Release of Updated Data Review Spreadsheets w/Science
• August 27 - Alternate K-PREP Overview & Attainment Task Training Opens
• September 5 - Special KBE Meeting on Accountability Standard Setting
• September 13 - Quality Control Day
• September 14 - Deadline to Request AA Tactically-Enhanced Materials for VI Students

CUT SCORES
Follow this LINK to see the cut scores for KPREP, Alternate KPREP, and Growth

UPDATES TO DATA REVIEW, INCLUDING SCIENCE - AUGUST 24

On Friday, August 24, District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) will receive:

• Updated spreadsheets with student level changes from the QC Review window. This includes updated growth data to correct the OAA coding error, changes to student accountability codes and non-participation, changes to student transition data, changes to graduation rates and the addition of science results at grades 4 and 7.
• Districts first look at school and district level summary scores for all content areas (reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing) with performance level percentages for Novice, Apprentice, Proficient and Distinguished (NAPD) based on assessment location only including enrollment counts, number tested, participation rate, percent novice, percent apprentice, percent proficient, percent distinguished, percent proficient/distinguished. 
• Note: Reporting science performance levels is necessary to meet federal Title I conditions for KDE to publicly report science data by August 31.