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March Edition...

Happy March! It's going to be an amazing month!

We hope that this correspondence finds you well! As we transitioning into the testing season, we want to ensure that all assessment administration will be smooth. In addition, the assessment department supports the hard work that KIPPsters are engaging in. IT'S GAME TIME!!!

As a method of continued communication from the KTX assessment department, this month's newsletter contains pertinent information as CTCs prepare for upcoming assessments e.g. ,the TELPAS/STAAR Alt 2 assessments window, STAAR windows, and ACT. If you have should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the assessment department.

Educationally yours,

KTX Assessment Team

(Sam, Amanda, Dina, Eric, & Skye)

Meet the KTX Assessment Team!

SCHOOL LEADER CORNER

March 2023 SL Bulletin

This slide deck provides pertinent information and dates for upcoming training and assessments.

KTX 2022-2023 Assessment Strategy

Pertinent Testing Info for SY 22-23!

KTX 2022-2023 CTC Training Dates

These are the 2022-2023 CTC training dates for various assessments.

IT'S GAME TIME!!!

CTC CORNER

March 2023 "AWESOME BLOSSOM!!!"

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Lizeth Chavez, CTC at KIPP University Prep

School/Role: University Prep/Campus Testing Coordinator

Number of Years with KIPP: This is my 5th year with KIPP 🙂

One thing you like/love/enjoy about being a CTC: This role is dynamic! I get to help other staff around campus with a multitude of tasks. Also, we get to provide helpful information and make sure our kiddos are making the movements to graduation & beyond!

One favorite best practice for testing: We remember to humanize our proctors and students.

Fun fact about you: I am the oldest of 6 and from California. 😉

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Dariana Resendez-Lopez, CTC at KIPP Voyage Academy

School/Role: Voyage Academy/APO, EB and Campus Testing Coordinator

Number of Years with KIPP: This is my 4th year with KIPP!🙂

One thing you like/love/enjoy about being a CTC: I love a puzzle so figuring out where everyone and everything goes is something I shockingly look forward to. Testing days can be stressful but once you figure out how all the pieces fit, it’s definitely rewarding work.

One favorite best practice for testing: A best practice I’ve used is making the return of testing bins into a competition. Teachers have a checklist outlining exactly what should be in their testing bins and in what order. If they bring the bin back with all documents signed and in the correct place, they get their name on the “Perfect Bin” board and they’re entered into a raffle for small prizes. Teachers get really invested, you bring some joy, and it makes resetting bins from one testing day to another much quicker!

Fun fact about you: I grew up practicing martial arts and have experience in both Taekwondo and Chun Kuk Do. 😉

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Stephanie Ritzie, CTC at KIPP Unity Primary

School/Role: Unity Primary/Asst. Principal of Operations/Campus Testing Coordinator

Number of Years with KIPP: This is my 14th year with KIPP!🙂

One thing you like/love/enjoy about being a CTC: I love being a CTC because everything is black and white.

One favorite best practice for testing: A best practice is be as detailed as possible, and give your teachers the tools they need to be a successful.

Fun fact about you: I love Disney! 😉

2022-2023 KTX Testing Hub

This is a one-stop location with pertinent resources for varied examinations that will be administered throughout the academic year.

KTX 2022-2023 Assessment Calendar

This document has pertinent information pertaining to testing/training dates and deadlines.

2022-2023 KTX CTC Contacts

This document contains the CTC contact information for the various regions.

2022-2023 STAAR Checklist

This document is needed to assist with assessment preparation.

2022-2023 STAAR Alt 2 Checklist

This document is needed to assist with assessment preparation.