2015 Praxis Program Update Peter V. Yeager National Director, Client Relations April 30, 2015

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1 2015 Praxis Program Update Peter V. Yeager National Director, Client Relations April 30, 2015

2 Welcome! registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

3 On Today s Agenda Recent Program Developments Test Administration Test Regeneration and Development Supporting Clients, Higher Education and Candidates Program and Other News registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

4 Recent Program Developments

5 Recent Program Developments Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001 and 5031 Series) now in every window Added December 2014 and August 2015 windows 7 to 10 to 12 administrations Computer-delivered test vouchers (i.e. Emergency, Fee Waiver, Exception, Pre-Paid, School Sponsored) will be good for a full calendar year from the date of issue (previously 90 days). registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

6 Recent Program Developments Price Increase Effective 6/1/15 CRDs have reached out to all clients Posting on Praxis website, EPP newsletter Tests Current Price Price Increase New Price ParaPro $50 $5 $55 Core 1 test $85 $5 $90 Core 3 test combo $135 $15 $150 Praxis Subject Tests (formally known as Praxis II $115 $5 $120 tests) SR Only Praxis Subject Tests (formally known as Praxis II $139 $7 $146 tests) SR/CR PLT $139 $7 $146 Elem. Ed Multi Subject Subtests (1) $50 $10 $60 Elem. Ed Multi Subject Combined (4) $150 $20 $170 World Language $150 $10 $160 registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

7 Test Administration

8 Testing Dates in Praxis Subject Tests May 11 23, 2015 June 15 27, 2015 July 13 25, 2015 World Language April 27 May 2, 2015 July 27 Aug. 1, 2015 Aug , 2015 Two-week windows designed to accommodate existing testing volume in a secure, psychometrically sound way registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

9 Tests Added To meet increasing demands, the following tests have been added to the August 2015 window Technology Education (5051) Family and Consumer Sciences (5122) Speech Communication: Content Knowledge (5221) Physics: Content Knowledge (5265) Marketing Education (5561) Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge (5571) Theatre (5641) registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

10 Testing Dates for Praxis Subject Tests Sept. 8 19, 2015 Oct. 5 17, 2015 Nov. 2 14, 2015 Nov. 30 Dec. 12, 2015 Jan. 4 16, 2016 Feb. 1 13, 2016 March 7 19, 2016 April 4 16, 2016 May 2 14, 2016 May 30 June 11, 2016 July 4 16, 2016 Aug. 1 13, 2016 World Language Sept. 28 Oct. 3, 2015 Nov , 2015 Feb , 2016 April 25 30, 2016 July 25 30, 2016 CRDs to provide updated Test Administration Schedule during Recapping session later today registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

11 Testing Dates for Early Praxis Subject Tests Sept. 5 17, 2016 Oct. 3 15, 2016 World Language Oct , 2016 Nov. 28 Dec. 3, 2016 Oct. 31 Nov. 12, 2016 Dec. 5 17, 2016 registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

12 Continuous Testing Initiative Recently-approved project to move multiple-choice tests to continuous model Moving from post-equating to pre-equating and new test design Rolling out this fall Expecting 37 volume by Benefits More availability for candidates Will include all s/r tests (even low volume) Quicker official score turnaround registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

13 Continuous Testing Initiative Tests Moving to Continuous Model in : Core Academic Skills for Educators (Completed) Music: Content Knowledge Middle School: Content Knowledge Speech Communication: Content Knowledge* Educational Leadership: Admin/Supervision Marketing Education* *Previously Limited Administrations! registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

14 Continuous Testing Initiative Proposed Tests Moving to Continuous Model in : Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) Citizenship Education (5087)* Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091) Special Education: Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities (5322)* Psychology (5391)* Latin (5601)* Special Education: Teaching Speech to Students with Language Impairments (5881)* Sociology (5952)* *Previously Limited Administrations! registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

15 Testing Centers 113 CBT Centers opened from 1/1/14 to date 49 additional in the pipeline (applications in hand) hundreds more being recruited Developed mobile events to serve remote locations and/or overutilized markets Beginning to study technology allowing secure remote proctored testing CRDs to distribute updated testing center lists registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

16 Test Regeneration and Development

17 Upcoming Test Regenerations Code Test Name NAC Standard Setting Admin Date 5025 Early Childhood 5/16/14 2/09/15 Sept Braille 12/07/14 Jan July English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 0634 American Sign Language (ASL) 11/14/14 Dec Sept N/A TBA Sept Continuing to review tests on an annual basis to determine whether regeneration is needed registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

18 Computer Science Code Test Name Standard Setting Admin Date 5651 Computer Science 4/27 28, 2015 June 2015 New Computer Science test Added Adopted the TExES Program test (Thank You!) Will use this test in the short term and look to develop a new computer science test Added to June, August windows for testing year Draft Test at a Glance (TAAG) on conference website for review/download Study guide available shortly on Praxis website registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

19 Algebra Surveyed clients during Mid-year Updates Held webinar on 3/18/15 definite interest in Algebra I Working with Assessment Development on test specifications for a stand-alone test CRDs will reach out to interested states for potential volume projections Will communicate with clients as plans develop registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

20 Science Standards/Regeneration What s your opinion on regenerating Science tests? A. Sooner the better our state has adopted the new science standards or it s about to B. Might as well start we intend to adopt the new standards within the next year or two C. Not yet we re still talking about it D. Don t know/unsure At our Mid-year Update in October % start / 50% wait or not sure registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

21 15 states expressing serious interest Recently completed final pilot Conducted Scoring/Training Session last week MSSS summer 2015 Operational in fall PPAT Implementation Session tomorrow at 11 a.m. registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

22 ProEthica Assessment: Ethics for the Professional Educator A Series of Training Modules and Assessments from ETS Teacher version now launched for Georgia! Leaders version underway, GA launch summer 2015 Working with Praxis states interested in adopting Alignment with NASDTEC Model Code of Educator Ethics once complete Can adopt base modules or also add state specific modules $50 per candidate for base modules, $55 for customized exam gace.ets.org/ethics/about Georgia Implementation Session today at 1:45 p.m. registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

23 New Staff Additions Welcome to Dr. Troy Hutchings, Sr. Strategic Advisor Working on ProEthica research and implementation National Subject Matter Expert on educator misconduct o Research, writing, speaking, training Expert witness in the field Worked on Georgia ethics, ProEthica, NASDTEC Model Code of Ethics Higher education past 15 years Former K 12 educator registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners /4/

24 Teacher Leader Assessment Now operational in Georgia! National assessment being considered Based on model Teacher Leader Standards Requires submission of written responses and artifacts via an online submission system Timeline Website launch fall 2015 Operational launch TBA (based on demand) registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

25 Teacher Leader Assessment Measures leadership roles in six areas: Task 1 Adult Learning and the Collaborative Culture Task 2 Research for the Improvement of Practice Task 3 Professional Learning Task 4 Observation and Use of Assessment Data Task 5 Collaboration with Families and Community Task 6 Collaborative Teams and Advocacy Teacher Leader Session tomorrow at 10 a.m. registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

26 School Leader Now operational in Missouri! National assessment being considered Based on ISLLIC Standards Requires submission of written commentary and artifacts in response to guiding prompts via an online submission system Includes video component Timeline Website launch summer 2015 Operational launch TBA (based on demand) registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

27 School Leader Assessment Emphasizes the school leader s role in the area of instructional practice for the improvement of student learning and consists of three tasks: Problem-solving in the field Supporting continuous professional development Creating a collaborative team registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

28 ETS National Observational Teacher Exam (NOTE) New licensure program, working with University of Michigan s TeachingWorks, Dr. Deborah Ball Measure candidate ability to translate knowledge of content and teaching into effective practice NOTE will use: simulation-based performance assessments of highleverage teaching practices computer-delivered, online assessments of content knowledge for teaching (CKT) in core K 12 academic content areas registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

29 Developing innovative delivery solutions for performance assessments Virtual classrooms with avatars Video capture in testing center NOTE Piloting components of NOTE this year Interactive performance assessments, March 2015 CKT and other content tests, fall 2015 NOTE Session tomorrow at 9 a.m. registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

30 Professional/2 nd Tier Licensure Working with Washington State on ProTeach Portfolio/performance assessment Given after teacher receives basic/provisional license to receive 2 nd Tier/Professional License Exploring possible work with other states that might be interested in using a portfolio/performance assessment for professional licensure The ProTeach Portfolio informed my practice more than my master s degree. Michael Staton, Evergreen High School, Vancouver registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

31 Professional/2 nd Tier Licensure Poll Is your state considering using a professional licensure test? A. Yes, we ve had discussions about using such a test and are interested in talking to ETS for more information B. Maybe, it s something we ve considered but not quite ready to discuss C. No, not something we re actively considering The PESB put the ProTeach Portfolio itself to the test. We are thrilled that University of Washington researchers looked at our four years of data and found that teachers who perform better on the ProTeach Portfolio are more effective in raising student achievement. That was just the validation we needed to feel confident in using it as a high-stakes certification requirement. Jennifer Wallace, Executive Director, PESB registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

32 Supporting Clients, Higher Education and Candidates

33 Data Manager Moved all score-reporting to Data Manager last year 276 State/Agency User Accounts representing 101 States/National Agencies (272/101 prior year) 3,752 Institutional User Accounts representing 1,865 Institutions/School Districts (3,194/1,596) registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

34 Data Manager For Quick and Custom Analytical Reports, introduced in March 2015: eliminate the use of 9000 series codes, allow users to select test delivery methods using a button (match functionality in place for test taker score reports) provide pass rates for the overall Multiple Subjects test in addition to pass rates already provided for individual subtests Expecting additional enhancements in 2016; will provide update during our Mid-year Meeting this fall registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

35 Score Reporting As of March 9, 2015, for score recipients: Receiving s when new scores are delivered Have ability to search by first AND last name Annual History Report function includes Pass/Not Pass Status and Category Raw Points Available Advanced Search function includes Category Scores (earned and points available) Candidates received these as of March 2014 registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

36 Title II Service Enhancements Starting with reporting cycle, ETS making updates to tests and license rules Use our test adoption database and annual paperwork Continuing once again for New functionality will allow state users to check rule intent on the website before final sign-off registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

37 Title II Check Rule Intent registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

38 Title II Trends Traditional vs. Alternate Enrollment 2014: Traditional 69% higher than alternate route 2013: Traditional 77% higher than alternate route 2012: Traditional 76% higher than alternate route 3 Year Total: Traditional 74% higher than alternate route Traditional Route 2014: Down 7% from : Down 2% from 2012 Alternate Route (Program) 2014: Down 3% from : Up 6% from 2012 Alternate Route (Organization) 2014: Up 25% from : Down 4% from 2012 registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

39 Interactive Practice Tests Number of questions answered correctly with explanations Content category scores Timer to simulate testing conditions $19.95/90-day subscription or 10 uses 20% Discount for Higher Ed Bulk Orders 52 already introduced, remaining 39+ introduced throughout 2015 List available online at registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

40 Interactive Practice Tests Value Pack Pricing for Multi-Subject tests Core tests Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Can purchase IPTs separately or together for discount 20% discount for Core 30% discount for EE:MS registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

41 Webinars Remaining Live Webinar Dates Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Scheduled Live Webinar Dates Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Start at 1 p.m. ET Prerecorded Webinar also available registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

42 Program and Other News

43 New Staff Additions Welcome to Diane Bailey, Vice President of Teacher Licensure and Certification More than 35 years experience at ETS Most recently, Vice President of Operations Also served in many programs throughout her career at ETS registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

44 New Staff Additions - NOTE Eric Steinhauer Named Executive Director, formerly with Assessment Development Wyatt Gordon Named Director, Product Management, graduate of ETS s Fellows Program registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

45 New Staff Additions Welcome to Shannon Ott Our CRD Team s new Administrative Assistant! registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

46 First alternative to GED since 1942 Launched January states/territories have agreed to use HiSET MT, NH, ME, LA, TN, MO, IA, NV, WY, CA, MA, NJ HI, IL, NM, NC, OK, CNMI, Palau, American Samoa, Guam For more info: Amy Riker, registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

47 See you at NASDTEC! Third Annual ETS Symposium at NASDTEC Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon Half day event following NASDTEC Simulations in Assessments: Opportunities and Challenges June 10, 2015 Registration through NASDTEC registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

48 Thank You! registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). PROETHICA is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners