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Our Mentors

Our Mentors are experienced and highly skilled educators who serve as dedicated partners in your professional journey. They create a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning, collaborate with you on planning and subject-level insights, and provide essential resources. Mentors are committed to your growth and will provide meaningful, focused feedback and support. They are your primary point of contact and trusted advisor throughout the program.

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"A mentor doesn't just guide a career path; they unlock the potential within a mentee, transforming a professional journey from a winding road of chance into a confident, accelerated ascent toward achievement."

Testing Protocol

 

Aimsweb Plus is taken three times a year.  You will refer to the assessment calendar shared with you at the beginning of the year to know when the assessments are given.   If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

 

The intervention team will send out a schedule as to when your class will come down to take a portion of the assessment with them.

 

Directions for Printing Reports

 

***Always check your class roster in AimsWeb prior to testing.  If a change needs to be made please contact Amy Shannon.

 

Administering the Assessments

Unlocking the Test

  • Select all students by clicking the top checkbox
  • Click on the unlock/lock drop down box
  • (It is in the Upper right hand corner!)
  • Select unlock
  • Assess ticket should turn from blue to green

Student Computers

  • Chromebook log out completely
  • Click on Apps and select TestNav
  • Be sure to select Aimsweb Plus
  • At the sign in screen be sure it says APS
  • If it doesn’t, click on person in the top right corner of the screen, and click choose a different customer
  • Sign in with the issued username and password

 

 

You will take Map Testing three times a year.

You will refer to the assessment calendar shared with you at the beginning of the year to know when the assessments are given.  You will also use the assessment calendar document to sign up for the dates and times you will be giving the assessment.  If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

Directions for Printing Reports

***Always check your class roster in NWEA Map prior to testing.  If a change needs to be made please make sure your classes are correct in PowerSchool.  Map rosters are automatically adjusted according to roster in PowerSchool.  If there is an error in PowerSchool contact Lori Ritter at lritter@sd60c.org.  If there is not an error in PowerSchool but there is still an error in Map please contact Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org

 

Setting Up Your Testing Session

  • Login
  • Click manage test sessions
  • Select test my class
  • Students will populate down below
  • Check to make sure everyone is listed (email Amy if they are not)
  • Click save test session and give it an easy name to type in ex: asr (Amy Shannon Reading)

Setting Up Your Testing Accommodations

  • Login
  • Click manage test sessions
  • Select test my class
  • Students will populate down below
  • Check to make sure everyone is listed (email Amy if they are not)
  • Click save test session and give it an easy name to type in ex: asr (Amy Shannon Reading)

 

CoGat is given one time throughout the year. You will refer to the assessment calendar shared with you at the beginning of the year to know when the assessments are given.  You will also use the assessment calendar document to sign up for the dates and times you will be giving the assessment.  If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

PSAT testing is given to 8th graders one time throughout the year.  The administration will schedule the dates and send out an email as to when you will be taking the assessment. If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

Kids testing will occur one time throughout the school year.  Amy Shannon will load the class rosters into the website and testing will then start within the classroom.

  • Aimsweb Plus is taken three times a year.  You will refer to the assessment calendar shared with you at the beginning of the year to know when the assessments are given.   If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

     

    The intervention team will send out a schedule as to when your class will come down to take a portion of the assessment with them.

     

    Directions for Printing Reports

     

    ***Always check your class roster in AimsWeb prior to testing.  If a change needs to be made please contact Amy Shannon.

     

    Administering the Assessments

    Unlocking the Test

    • Select all students by clicking the top checkbox
    • Click on the unlock/lock drop down box
    • (It is in the Upper right hand corner!)
    • Select unlock
    • Assess ticket should turn from blue to green

    Student Computers

    • Chromebook log out completely
    • Click on Apps and select TestNav
    • Be sure to select Aimsweb Plus
    • At the sign in screen be sure it says APS
    • If it doesn’t, click on person in the top right corner of the screen, and click choose a different customer
    • Sign in with the issued username and password

     

     

  • You will take Map Testing three times a year.

    You will refer to the assessment calendar shared with you at the beginning of the year to know when the assessments are given.  You will also use the assessment calendar document to sign up for the dates and times you will be giving the assessment.  If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

    Directions for Printing Reports

    ***Always check your class roster in NWEA Map prior to testing.  If a change needs to be made please make sure your classes are correct in PowerSchool.  Map rosters are automatically adjusted according to roster in PowerSchool.  If there is an error in PowerSchool contact Lori Ritter at lritter@sd60c.org.  If there is not an error in PowerSchool but there is still an error in Map please contact Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org

     

    Setting Up Your Testing Session

    • Login
    • Click manage test sessions
    • Select test my class
    • Students will populate down below
    • Check to make sure everyone is listed (email Amy if they are not)
    • Click save test session and give it an easy name to type in ex: asr (Amy Shannon Reading)

    Setting Up Your Testing Accommodations

    • Login
    • Click manage test sessions
    • Select test my class
    • Students will populate down below
    • Check to make sure everyone is listed (email Amy if they are not)
    • Click save test session and give it an easy name to type in ex: asr (Amy Shannon Reading)

     

  • CoGat is given one time throughout the year. You will refer to the assessment calendar shared with you at the beginning of the year to know when the assessments are given.  You will also use the assessment calendar document to sign up for the dates and times you will be giving the assessment.  If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

  • PSAT testing is given to 8th graders one time throughout the year.  The administration will schedule the dates and send out an email as to when you will be taking the assessment. If you would like extra technology support within the classroom for the day you give your assessment please schedule it with Amy Shannon at ashannon@sd60c.org.

  • Kids testing will occur one time throughout the school year.  Amy Shannon will load the class rosters into the website and testing will then start within the classroom.