BEST PLUS 3.0 and WorkKeys Updates

Study Notes

Available for purchase, use, and training starting October 1.
Requires 40 hours for post-testing with the same instrument.
Self-paced training must be completed before administering the test.
Training is free through Cal until March; may change to in-house training afterwards.
Documentation for training is to be determined.
Currently not listed as a choice in LACES.

ACT WorkKeys Applied Math and Workplace Documents accepted for determining entry levels.
Approved forms can be found in LACES under NRS Approved assessments.
To access new forms, contact ACT directly.
A self-paced course for WorkKeys Administration is available in Brightspace.
When entering WK tests, include scale score and testing date in Assessments under ACT WorkKeys.

Consistency is crucial when editing choice lists.
Full names of institutions and choices should be used; no abbreviations allowed.

Students can be excluded from post-testing for specific reasons, still counted as Participants on Table 4.
Select exclusion reason from the demographics tab using the drop-down menu.
If a student is deceased, the Date of Death must be documented.
Documentation for report exclusion must be maintained in the student’s permanent folder (e.g., obituary).
Exclusions should not be filed if a student has already made a gain or other measurable skills gains (MSG).

Follow OAE guidance for proper program placement to reflect enrollment reasons.
Primary program can be adjusted after enrollment if needed.
All GED graduates should be marked under the Program Adult Ed GED.
Adult Ed category includes individuals with secondary credentials or those not earning one.
Enter Student Unique ID in LACES for all 16-21-year-olds previously attending a South Carolina public school, using placeholders if the ID is unavailable (e.g., Out-of-State, Private School).

Indicate IEP or 504 status under Specific Learning Disability in student records.
New options available in drop-down to document Yes-Documented IEP or Yes-Documented 504.
Update records with current information and utilize the new features.
Add comments for testing accommodations, and create a specific Comment Type for clarity.

Utilize the "All Non-Reportable Credentials" drop-down to filter for WRC entries that start with "WRC."

Dual Enrollment option is now available when entering transcripts.
Sign in through QR codes or the Google form link provided in Brightspace for meeting credit.

Resources available for the 1st Quarter LACES Meeting include Brightspace updates, training contacts for data specialists, and Literacy Pro help desk information.