February 2017 Newsletter
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NWEA MAP Reports: Resources for Parent Communication
Parent resources for MAP reports are now available. Thank you to our communications department for creating a video walking parents through the MAP student progress report. The video with translated versions of the script, as well as a Guide to Understanding the Student Progress Report, is located on the MAP Resources for Parents webpage. Tableau Advisory Committees: Administrators and Teachers
We want your feedback about Tableau reports! Please join a Tableau Advisory Committee for administrators or teachers to provide input on Tableau reports regarding use, data needs, training, etc. Tableau Advisory Committee for Administrators: Monday, February 20 from 3:45 – 4:45 PM Tableau Advisory Committee for Teachers: Monday, February 27 from 3:45 – 4:45 PM The committees will meet three times per year to support the following objectives:
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DMPS Specific Infinite Campus Help Documents
DMPS specific help documents are now available within Infinite Campus. To access the documents, click on the question mark in the top-right corner of the Infinite Campus webpage. 
A new window will open. Type "DMPS" into the search bar to see all DMPS specific help document.
Current help documents include copying assignments, multi score assignments, gradebooks, and class messenger. We will be adding more help documents throughout the year.
ELL Testing: ELPA21
Between February 14 and March 9, 2017, DMPS English Language Learners will be taking the English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21). Make ups (if necessary) will occur after Spring Break. The ELAP21 replaces the previously given Iowa English Language Development Assessment (IELDA). The ELPA21 is the annual language assessment that is administered to ELL students in the State of Iowa. ELL students and students who qualify for ELL services, but waived those services will be tested on the ELPA21. The ELPA21 is an online assessment that is designed to measure the performance of English language learners as they progress through their K–12 education and achieve college and career readiness. The ELPA21 items are designed to gather evidence that students are progressing toward or meeting the new set of English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards. |
UPCOMING DATES
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January 5 - February 10: Grades K-3: Winter FAST testing
February 14 - March 9: Grades K-12: ELPA21 testing |
January 30 - March 10: Grade 4: NAEP (selected schools only)
January 30 - March 10: Grade 8: NAEP (excludes Hoyt) April 3 - 14: Grades 3-11: Iowa Assessments |
WAIT. WHAT?
Dear Data Diva, I'm tired of attempting to read tea leaves. Will we administer Smarter Balanced as our state accountability test in the 2017-18 school year? --School Leader in Limbo
Dear School Leader in Limbo,
Heck if I know.
Earlier this month, Governor Branstad asked the Iowa Department of Education to put a hold on the implementation of Smarter Balanced assessments so the Legislature could further discuss the state accountability test. We are waiting to see what this discussion will bear. If the Legislature does not act, the Iowa Department of Education is positioned to adopt Smarter Balanced for the 2017-18 school year.
As Always,
Data Diva
Dear School Leader in Limbo,
Heck if I know.
Earlier this month, Governor Branstad asked the Iowa Department of Education to put a hold on the implementation of Smarter Balanced assessments so the Legislature could further discuss the state accountability test. We are waiting to see what this discussion will bear. If the Legislature does not act, the Iowa Department of Education is positioned to adopt Smarter Balanced for the 2017-18 school year.
As Always,
Data Diva
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