[Counselors] Fw: Re[2]: QUESTION: OAM

Fri Apr 4 10:37:33 CDT 2014

I just looked again at my CTB online and saw that we were not selected for Geography either.  At the same time I noticed that an email was sent out today about testing updates and it is noted on there that only a sampling of schools would be doing the field testing for 7th Geography and then others would be doing either Reading, Math, or Writing through Measured Progress.  I received an email about a month ago stating we were selected for the 7th Writing item tryouts through Measured Progress. 

Here is a copy of what the email stated:

 "Grade 7 Geography: Eastern Hemisphere 
A sampling of schools have been chosen for their grade 7 students to take part in Item Tryouts for Geography. This tryout is being handled online by CTB during the regular Spring testing window of April 10-May 7. Schools whose grade 7 students have been chosen for this sample will not take part in the online Math, Reading, or Writing Item Tryouts through Measured Progress."

Mary Pierce
Bennington Schools

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Date: 04/04/14 08:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Counselors] Fw: Re[2]: QUESTION: OAM

I just found out yesterday that we are not scheduled to take the 7th grade online Geography test.  CTB tells me that only 75 schools in Oklahoma were "selected" to take this test.
Have any of you received any documentation on this?  I have a call out to  SDE for confirmation.  I would also like a list of who the 75 are.      Also..  What great timing for CTB to be having technical issues on their website  and "scheduled maintenance"  this weekend when the testing window opens next Thursday!!   I really feel like we just need to go on a testing strike until they can get their act together!!!!!      Sooooo frustrating on all levels.. 

On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 7:33 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board < counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote: 

Thank you all for sharing and reinforcing that I am not alone in seeing this ridiculousness for what it is.  Also good to know that I am not going not the only one feeling the pressure balancing the testing madness with my real school counselor role... and and questioning an Alzheimer's diagnosis....    Every year, past several (post ace) years I relive a tornado like existence from March 1 through May (and periods of this at other time during the year as well).  At least I know I'm not alone:).

Thank you all for sharing. 

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On Mar 31, 2014, at 11:15 AM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board < counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote: 

 I hope that those who were allowed to attend the state rally today can really send the message of overload.  I do not think that most teachers really understand the scope of our positions fully.  I am so glad we have this counselor forum to rant to each other.  It is always uplifting to know that we are all in the same boat.   

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Yes, it is though my mind and body have just gone into overload and then into shut down. It's hard to know where to start, or do I say start over?  

On 03/31/14, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board < counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

 Ditto.  I am not only test coordinator, but I also teach alternative all day, am the school counselor, website director, ISIS coordinator and multiple other jobs.  I am tired of all of this testing setup.  I am beginning to think that I am getting Alzheimer’s because I can’t keep up with anything anymore.  I was working until 8 or 9 every night but I refuse to do it anymore.  Please take testing away from us.  I used to love the testing aspect of my job, but now I hate to get emails, especially when I have to unload content that I have just loaded.  Oh, I am also the technology coordinator.  Please let us get through this testing season because summer is just right around the corner. 

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Yes it is.  I am losing my mind.  Especially with the item try outs.  This is crazy! 

On Sat, Mar 29, 2014 at 6:32 AM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board < counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:
Rant, I'm drowning in tests......endless emails, fall retest window, winter\trimester, writing, spring retest, I do 3-12 labeling, uploads, 2TT, Scheduling, finding monitors, remediation........ Along with all my endless duties!  Don't get me wrong I do love my job and my students but testing is out of control!

On Mar 28, 2014 4:16 PM, "OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board" < counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:
Well, when I did the Webinar and they didn't know what a Portfolio was, I lost all faith.  And they say the Writing test can't be read aloud to IEP students---not sure they know what they're talking about.  And those materials come during OCCT testing.  How many people do they think are building test coordinators because I can only stretch so far.  Evidently they have no idea how long it takes to box tests up and mail back.  After a certain point, our schedule is filled with end of year activities that we cannot all of a sudden cancel or reschedule.  Yes!  Rant, Rant, Rant!  Gail Fine, Sallisaw 

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Subject: [Counselors] Fw: Re[2]: QUESTION: OAM 

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From: pmarlow at calvin.k12.ok.us
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Date: 03/28/14 12:06 PM 
Subject: Re[2]: [Counselors] QUESTION: OAM 
 Does anyone want to join me on a RANT at the rally about 3-4 testing companies next year and all the work of the upcoming tryout tests? Too much time and energy is being spent in Oklahoma on poorly designed tests that make an A-F report card.  

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To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
Date: 03/28/14 10:43 AM 
Subject: Re: [Counselors] QUESTION: OAM 
Calling all rural Oklahoma high schools, we are currently trying to incorporate Spanish as a Foreighn Language into our class schedule. However, we have always used the Computer Language class as out FL. We do not have the funding necessary for either online curriculum or hiring another teacher. Any ideas? 
Thanks, 

Have a great day. 
Laura O'Hara, MAMFT 
DTC/School Counselor 
Cashion Public Schools 

On Fri 28/03/14 8:26 AM , OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board counselors at lists.onenet.net sent: 

  What are you using for your OAM (Other Academic Measure)? 
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