Kentucky Department of Education

 

Implementation Guide

Last Updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:03 PM

The Implementation Guide for Assessment Coordinators contains crucial information for implementing the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) at the district and school level. In addition to providing a clear statement of policies and procedures, the Implementation Guide offers numerous appendices containing statutes, regulations, administration manuals, and other important information.

The Implementation Guide, also referred to as the DAC Guide, contains several sections that will be updated throughout the year as information becomes final. Please check here for the latest documents. Reference to document updates or releases will be made to all District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) via the DAC Monday Email.

Section 1 -
Introduction and Overview of CATS
2007-2008 Testing Windows

2008 DAC February Meeting Materials

Section 2 -
Accountability

A1 and Non-A1 Accountability Flowcharts

A1 and Non-A1 Accountability Flowcharts

Section 3 - NCLB Interpretive Guide

Link to 2007 NCLB Briefing Packet and Reports

2007 NCLB Interpretive Guide

Section 4 - CATS Interpretive Guide

Link to 2007 CATS Briefing Packet and Reports

2007 CATS Interpretive Guide

Section 5 - KDE Data Tools

Link to tools 

Section 6 -
EXPLORE & PLAN

EXPLORE -

PLAN

Section 7 -
Link to Non-Academic Guidelines

Section 8 -
Writing - On-Demand and Portfolio

Writing Portfolio Score Submission Form (WPSSF)
WP Cluster Leader and DAC Duties

2008 WPSSF Instructions 2008 WP Cluster Leader and DAC Duties

Section 9 -
Online Assessment for Special Populations

Who Should Test Online?
Non-Standard Response Template for Word

Manuals
FAQs

Who Should Test Online 2008 NSR Template

Section 10 -
Assessment of English Language Proficiency (WIDA)

Link to ACCESS and W-APT assessments for ELL Students

Section 11 -
Alternate Assessment

Link to Grade Level Descriptors

Link to KAAP Resources

Section 12 -
Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT)

Link to KCCT Forms

Link to Spring Administration Materials
including DAC/BAC Manual, TAMs, & A1 Accountability Flowcharts

 

For more information contact:

Assessment Information
500 Mero Street, 18th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4394
Fax: (502) 564-7749
dacinfor@education.ky.gov