Updates regarding 2016 MEA testing

 The following priority notice was sent on Wednesday, March 9.

The following updates are available regarding 2016 Maine Educational Assessments:

2016 Operational Procedures for the Maine Educational Assessments – This document assists schools with participation, enrollment, and administration issues. The Operational Procedures should be used in conjunction with each MEA’s Test Coordinator/Administration Manual.

Sample Parent Letter template regarding 2016 MEA (eMPower™ME and SAT)

eMPower™ME 25 minute webinar webinar regarding Accessibility: Tools, Supports & Accommodations

With the availability of paper-based, browser-based, and kiosk-based practice tests/sample items, the following documents outline the Directions for Administration (DFA) of Paper-Pencil and Online Sample Items for eMPower™ME Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy.

For more information, contact Assessment Coordinator Nancy Godfrey at nancy.godfrey@maine.gov.