[Bestplus] Proficiency Form

Tue May 4 16:41:55 EDT 2004

Hi, all--it is a lot of students to test, to be sure. But my two cents would
be what Lynda said to us--that some of the 10 can be colleagues, family
members, friends, since part of the practice is just getting used to
administering the test and doing it on a computer.  Certainly at least half
or more (I believe Lynda also added this caveat) should be non-native
English speakers, so they become more familiar with the rubric.  It might
cut down the numbers a bit, though admittedly not that much.  Perhaps
staggering the 9 staff so they don't do all their 10 practice ones at the
same time?    Any other thoughts from trainers in training at other
programs?  Marilyn and Andrea, what are you all planning to do?

Jane

-----Original Message-----
From: Betty Stone [mailto:bjstone13 at yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 4:34 PM
To: Carey Reid; Bestplus at lists.literacytent.org
Cc: maria at alri.org; steve at alri.org; suem at qcc.mass.edu; cbower at necc.mass.edu;
sgabb at bristol.mass.edu
Subject: Re: [Bestplus] Proficiency Form

Hi All,

Thanks, Carey , for the reminder and the proficiency form. 

I have a logistics question:  If all these new administrators are ging to
hit the streets at the same time looking for 10 folks to practice test folks
who will not be formally BEST Plus tested, then where will we find them
without importing them from Canada or Mexico?

I was pondering this as I recalled scooping the 20 tests for my practice and
thought of the 6-8 new SCALE BEST Plus administrators that I'd be training
on June 11th. Even if programs shared students, seems like we needs
hundreds. Maybe we can set up a lemonade stand on Holland Street.
Hmmm.....any suggestions?

Thanks,
Betty

Carey Reid <Carey_Reid at worlded.org> wrote:

Hi folks,

SABES and ACLS folks are trying to come up with an effective and
realistic way for BEST+ test administrators to "recalibrate" after time
has elapsed between test administrations. CAL has recommended requiring
an additional 10 practice tests if two months has elapsed between
administrations; however, given the re-testing schedules that most
programs follow to align with DOE policy, that requirement would mean
that administrators would be continually recalibrating. Perhaps it
would be wise to extend the 2-month limit, if possible, to 3 months or
more. Meanwhile, Jane Schwerdtfeger has been discussing with CAL the
possibility of developing a refresher videotape, much like the one that
is used in BEST+ trainings, for administrators to use in groups at their
programs. 

While these possiblities are being pursued, please CONTINUE TO USE the
Proficiency Form that I distributed recently. Here it is again for your
convenience. As you'll note, it states in bold the requirement that
administrators reacquaint themselves with the rubric if more than two
months has elapsed between administrations. It's vague, but the best we
have for now.

My best,

Carey.

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