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PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Materials Developed by Educators • Callie Riley, Senior Policy Associate, State Engagement and Outreach • Danielle Branson, Senior Program Associate, Policy, Research, and Design March 2015 1 Who is PARCC? 2 States and educators working together to build a high quality assessment 3 States Administering PARCC this Year 2014-15 Administration • 12 states + DC • 5 million students • 1 in 7 students nationally Educator Involvement K-12 teachers and school leaders College and university faculty Nationally recognized experts 5 ELC Working Group on Accessibility Features and Accommodations Materials 6 Resources • Accommodations Manual: http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-andaccommodations-manual • PD Modules: http://www.parcconline.org/professional-learning-modules-parccassessments • Online Training: http://parcc.pearson.com/manuals-training/ • Practice Tests & Sample Items: http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/ • UDL Wheel: http://udlwheel.mdonlinegrants.org 7 Discussions centered on accessibility and everyday instruction 8 What we discussed regarding the accessibility features and accommodations available for the PARCC assessments 9 Equal access begins with classroom instruction 10 The educator developed resources 11 Guidance Documents There are four guidance documents that show what accessibility features and accommodations are available to students Guidance Documents Accessibility features available to all students Guidance Documents Accessibility features available to all students, identified in advance Guidance Documents Accommodations available to students with disabilities, English learners, and English learners with disabilities Presentation 16 Questions and Discussion Sign up for PARCC Updates @PARCCPlace parcconline.org facebook.com/parcc 17