End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA) Update Mamie Hanson (404) 657-6279 mhanson@doe.k12.ga.us 7/16/2013 1
FY2013 EOPA Testing Process Successfully concluded GaDOE Student Data Unit EOPA Demographic Data Reporting o25,232 students tested 7/16/2013 2
FY2013 EOPA Activities: Lessons Learned Please do not: Test students who have completed only one or two courses in the pathway Students should complete all three or four designated courses in the pathway Retest previous years students who passed the exam Retest option is only for students who did not pass the exam on the first attempt Cross reference students tested from previous years 7/16/2013 3
FY2013 EOPA Activities: Lessons Learned Cont d. Please do not: Use an exam option that is not listed on the Technical Skill Attainment Inventory Please double check inventory to ensure that the proper exam is being dispensed Exam data can t be reported Limits the number of EOPAs that are reported for your system 7/16/2013 4
Lessons Learned: Reporting Dual CNA (EOPA) Data Enrollment: Work collaboratively to schedule CNA testing activities in a timely manner 7/16/2013 5
Testing Irregularities Reminder: Any testing irregularities will need to be reported to the CTAE Division Not the GaDOE Testing Division Forms found in the EOPA State Guidance Document on CTAE Assessment Webpage Must be typed; no handwritten versions accepted during the 014 school year Should not be sent electronically Must be faxed 7/16/2013 6
Testing Irregularities Imperative: Review Breach of Security documents with proctors All other participants involved in EOPA testing process See EOPA Assessment Security Agreement example Or, create your own form using narrative from EOPA State Guidance Document 7/16/2013 7
Breach of Security Created by the Proctor: System Superintendent determines action to be taken A strong reprimand A redirection of duties A referral to the Professional Standards Commission Or others actions as determined by System Superintendent 7/16/2013 8
EOPA Proctor Qualifications Proctor (or Test Examiner) must be a certified educator (teachers, counselors, administrators, paraprofessionals) includes retired educators Educators without a Georgia certification from the Professional Standards Commission may not administer EOPAs 7/16/2013 9
2014 Technical Skill Attainment Inventory 2014 Technical Skill Attainment Inventory Listing 2014 Assessment Information Sheets: Will be posted on the CTAE Assessment Webpage Starting July 19 th Disregard old links to Assessment Information Sheets: Access FY2014 CTAE Assessment Webpage by going through main GaDOE Webpage initially 7/16/2013 10
ACCT 7/16/2013 11
Climate Control Systems Technology HVACR: Adding HVAC Excellence H.E.A.T. Assessment EPA Section 608 Certification Exam Deleting HVAC & Refrigeration Skills Connect Assessment Low Voltage: Adding HVAC Excellence H.E.A.T. Assessment 7/16/2013 12
Transportation/Automotive Operations & Support Pathways: No longer NA3SA exams Now ASE Student Certification Exams One $30.00 fee for all nine ASE Student Exams ASE Student Certification Exams: Suspension and Steering Brakes Electrical/Electronic Systems Engine Performance Engine Repair Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Light Repair 7/16/2013 13
BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE 7/16/2013 14
Small Business Development Added: General Management Assessment (NOCTI) Entrepreneur Assessment (OK CareerTech Testing) 7/16/2013 15
Computer Systems & Support Added: Microcomputer Repair Technician Assessment (Oklahoma CareerTech Testing) 7/16/2013 16
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Certifications Computer Networking Networking Fundamentals Interactive Media Web Development Fundamentals HTML5 Application Developer Fundamentals Computing Software Development Fundamentals Microsoft.NET Fundamentals Gaming Development Fundamentals Mobile Development Fundamentals 7/16/2013 17
Computing Deleted: Computer Programming Skills Connect Assessment Vendor cites low usage for discontinuing 7/16/2013 18
CULINARY ARTS 7/16/2013 19
Added: Culinary Arts Hospitality: Hot Food Cook (Oklahoma CareerTech Testing) Deleted: Culinary Arts Pre- Professional Assessment and Certification (AAFCS) 7/16/2013 20
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 7/16/2013 21
Early Childhood Education Deleted: Early Childhood Education Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification (AAFCS) Use either: ELCCT (Oklahoma CareerTech Testing) Early Childhood Education and Care Basic Assessment (NOCTI) High performers 7/16/2013 22
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 7/16/2013 23
Engineering Graphics & Design/Manufacturing Engineering Graphics & Design Added: Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Manufacturing Possible piloting activities to complete state developed exam Pilot participation 1 st semester pathway completers 7/16/2013 24
FACS 7/16/2013 25
Nutrition & Food Science Added: ServSafe Food Safety Handler Certification $15.00 per student fee Includes: On-line course Assessment 7/16/2013 26
HEALTHCARE SCIENCE 7/16/2013 27
Deleted: Healthcare Science NHA Exams: Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) under: Diagnostic Services Pathway Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST) under: Medical Services Pathway 7/16/2013 28
National Health Science Assessment Will no longer be dispensed by Oklahoma CareerTech Testing GaDOE was informed on Monday, July 8 th by OK CareerTech Testing Assessment Information Sheets will be updated to reflect new dispensing agency OK CareerTech Testing will continue to dispense its own agency developed exams 7/16/2013 29
MARKETING, SALES & SERVICES 7/16/2013 30
MBA Research Exam Standard Marketing Program of Study/End of Program High School Exam: (3 credits)* Added to the following pathways: Marketing & Management Fashion Marketing Marketing Communications and Promotion Sports & Entertainment Marketing 7/16/2013 31
Marketing Pathways Exams: Standard Marketing End of Program (3- credit) ASK Fundamental Marketing Concepts Marketing Education Manager Trainee (Oklahoma Career Tech Testing) Pathways: Marketing & Management Fashion Marketing Marketing Communications and Promotion Sports & Entertainment Marketing 7/16/2013 32
Travel Marketing & Lodging Added NOCTI Exams: Lodging Management Hospitality Management / Lodging Travel and Tourism 7/16/2013 33
FY2014 Industry Certification Grants Grant Notifications included in System Folders Please be reminded that: Grant Timeline: July 1 st June 30 th Program must be certified within fiscal year of grant award CTAE Administrator must work with instructors to ensure completion of process 7/16/2013 34