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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Good afternoon!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please see below for updates for the Maine Through Year and Maine Science Assessments. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Krista <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Optional Winter Administration: Important Dates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Now – February 28:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Acacia – MAP Growth sync is on<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 7 at 4:00 PM:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Last day to
<a href="https://www.nwea.org/uploads/Maine-Through-Year-Assessment-Reset-Process-Winter-25_NWEA_Guide.pdf">
request an assessment reset</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 13 at 8:00 PM:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Last daily change roster file is generated based on student information in Synergy. Any student demographic changes that are made in Synergy after this date/time will need to be submitted to <a href="mailto:krista.Averill@maine.gov" target="_blank">Krista.Averill@maine.gov</a> to
be updated manually.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 14:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Last day of the administration window<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 24-28:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<a href="https://www.nwea.org/uploads/The-Maine-Through-Year-SAU-Cleanup-Checklist_Winter-2025.pdf">
SAU Data Cleanup</a> Window<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 14:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Last day to run Operational Reports (except for the Student Score Data File) for the Winter 2025 admin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 24:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Winter 2025 Student Score Data File CSV becomes available for each SAU<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">NWEA Professional Learning Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maine DOE and NWEA have developed several professional learning (PL) opportunities for the 2024-25 school year. Below are the remaining offerings for this school year. Visit the
<a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/4eeabbe7-c882-43e6-82c2-1b41563a3c9f/websitePage:21b52fcf-92b6-48e9-8c0e-3250724a96b4">
NWEA PL registration website</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applying Classroom Assessment Standards*</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"></span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (<a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/79111fa9-7e64-4afe-ab78-4e9e97cfde20/summary">Registration
Link</a>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Session 1: What existing frameworks can guide teachers’ classroom assessment practices and inform decisions?<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 20, 3:00-4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Session 2: What are the main components of quality assessment practices?<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 10, 3:00-4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 3, 3:00-4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Using Achievement Level Descriptors to Ensure Classroom Rigor</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"></span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (<a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/51d31d60-8bd2-4a66-a444-f0bf199af631/summary">Registration
Link</a>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 27, 3:00-4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Balanced Assessment Systems for Leaders*</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"></span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (<a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/1d3974ed-b4a1-4541-9270-e604911fca5a/summary">Registration
Link</a>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Session 1: What are the main definitions and attributes of an effective, balanced assessment system?<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 5, 11:30 AM -12:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 11, 3:30-4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Session 2: What are best practices for comprehensive assessment planning and improving student outcomes?<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 25, 3:30-4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 2, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Triangulating Data for Instructional Insights
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(<a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/5fe26f29-8d4a-4adb-9ea8-251e7bd4d7ea/summary">Registration Link</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 24, 3:00-4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">*Attendance at session 1 is <u>not</u> necessary for attendance at session 2.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Access to ADAM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Access to ADAM, the Assessment Delivery and Management platform, opens for District Assessment Coordinators on February 5.
<u>An email will be sent to all District Assessment Coordinators, as identified in NEO, with login instructions</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Important Dates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 5:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Access to ADAM opens for District Assessment Coordinators<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 25:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Assessment Coordinators can begin assigning supports/accommodations and access test tickets
<u>for high school students</u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Note: It is recommended to wait to print test tickets until closer to the administration window as enrollments may change and tickets are considered secure assessment materials.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 3:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> All manuals, guides, and training modules become available at the
<a href="https://mescience.zendesk.com/hc/en-us">Maine Science Support page</a>. Most manuals and guides are already available at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 2:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Assessment Coordinators can begin assigning supports/accommodations and access test tickets
<u>for students in grades 5 & 8</u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Note: It is recommended to wait to print test tickets until closer to the administration window as enrollments may change and tickets are considered secure assessment materials.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 2-17:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> High school administration window<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">May 12-23:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Grades 5 & 8 administration window<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please see the <a href="https://mescience.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/12225168426903-Key-Dates">
Key Dates</a> document for a complete list of important dates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">________________________________________ </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Krista Averill (<a href="https://pronouns.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">she/her</span></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Assessment Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Office of Federal Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maine Department of Education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">23 State House Station<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Augusta, ME 04333-0023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Email</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">:
<a href="mailto:krista.averill@maine.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">krista.averill@maine.gov</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Phone</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: 207-215-6528<br>
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.maine.gov/doe" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0070C0">Maine DOE</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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