This forum will provide updated information for Principals and NAPLAN coordinators from schools that are interested in participating in NAPLAN Online testing from 2018.

The forum will cater both for

• schools that were preparing for 2017 NAPLAN Online tests (before the national postponement of online testing) and
• schools considering preparing for the first time to participate in NAPLAN Online test.

The agenda will include:

• a summary of the issues that led sector authorities around Australia to withdrew their schools from NAPLAN online in April 2017
  
• national development activities to ensure the reliable functionality of the NAPLAN online assessment platform, which is to be ‘set’ mid-2017 with no changes prior to a national School Readiness Test in Aug-Sep 2017
  
• the ‘gateways’ that have been set nationally for schools wishing to participate in 2018 NAPLAN Online tests
  

• • Gateway 1 - schools will need to demonstrate they meet or exceed the minimum technical requirements specified by ACARA
  • Gateway 2 - schools will need to demonstrate that the testing process during the 2017 School Readiness Test (SRT) occurred largely without technical and/or logistical issues
• processes for CESA schools to
  
• • express interest in 2018 NAPLAN Online participation
  • use the SA NAPLAN Online Session Planner to self-assess the school’s technical readiness
• the full range of activities leading up to the2017 School Readiness Test (SRT) – to be held between 21 August and 1 September
  
• other national activities using the online assessment platform in 2017.
  

Ray Moritz
ph: 8301 6136
email: ray.moritz@cesa.catholic.edu.au