Transcript 2013-2014 Testing Accommodations

Fall Training
for
Spring 2014 Accommodations
Where to begin…
• Start with needed conversations and trainings
– Build on past preparation and address most
pressing needs
– Ensure that all staff is trained
– Check for compliance
Start Saying Goodbye to STAAR Modified
Avoid fanning the fires of fear…
• Address the needs for Spring 2014 testing and
not predictions for 2015, when conducting ARDs
• Let parents know that this will be the last year
STAAR Modified will be administered (none for
Dec. EOCs)
• Let them know that accommodations are being
evaluated for 2015 and may change, but that
right now there are no specifics
• Explain that Texas is moving to be more aligned
with the rest of the nation
• Reassure parents and staff
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1 accommodations are
approved locally based on specific
eligibility criteria. The decision to
provide these accommodations is
made by the appropriate team of
people at the campus level (e.g.,
ARD committee, Section 504
placement committee, RTI team,
student assistance team).
Type 2 accommodations require TEA
approval to use during a state
assessment. The appropriate team
of people at the campus level
determine whether the student
meets all of the specific eligibility
criteria and, if so, submits an
Accommodation Request Form to
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TEA.
Work to prevent the…
All You Can Eat Buffet
approach to accommodation selection!
The needed foundation…
Key Points Reviewed
Leveling the playing field allowing
access to grade-level or course TEKSAccommodations…
are changes to instructional materials,
procedures, or techniques that allow a
student with a disability to participate
meaningfully in grade-level or course
instruction
No “one-size-fits-all” approach!
State Assessment Reference Guide
Accommodation type
This section provides a general description of the accommodation
This section lists the assessments the accommodation
may be used on by eligible students.
This section lists the eligibility criteria that must
be met in order for the student to use the
accommodation on a state assessment.
This icon indicates
whether or not an
Accommodation Request
Form is required.
This section describes who can make accommodation
decisions for students, where to document these
decisions, and what to record on the answer document.
This section describes the specific examples/types of the
accommodation that may be used on the state assessment.
Pay careful attention to this list because it is sometimes
exhaustive.
This section outlines special instructions and considerations
about the accommodation that educators must be aware of
when making the decisions to use the accommodation and when
administering the assessment with the accommodation.
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The AKA Accommodation
Type
1
Individualized Structured Reminders
• The accommodation formerly known as “Reminders to Stay on
Task”
• This accommodation is now for students needing more
structured reminders and can include (but is not limited to)
– paperclips to divide test into sections
– structured reminders that are part of a behavior plan
– personal timers
• Any student (e.g., general ed., special ed., 504) can receive this
accommodation if he/she meets the eligibility criteria.
 … routinely and effectively uses this accommodation…
• Special Consideration
– General reminders to stay on task, for example taps on the shoulder and
reminders to keep working, are allowable for any student. (See 2014
District and Campus Coordinator Manual)
Special Instructions
• Large Print
• Braille
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Type
1
Standardized Oral Administration
(SOA)
• For 2014, the following assessments are offered statewide as an
online option for oral administration
– grade 4 reading and mathematics
– grade 7 reading and mathematics
– grade 8 science and social studies
• All guidelines for oral administration apply to SOA.
• Allows a student to independently select and change his or her
level of reading support during the test administration.
– SOA should only be administered to an eligible student for whom the
appropriateness of this type of oral administration has been discussed and
documented.
• Online tutorial: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/SOA/
SOA
• http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.asse
ssment/SOA/
No Internet Access, Cell Phones,
Photographic Capabilities
Type 2 Accommodations-A.K.A
“Pending TEA Approval”
Recording Accommodations on the
Student’s Answer Document
GA = general accommodation
BR = braille administration
LP = large print administration
OA = oral administration
XD = extra day
LA = linguistic accommodation
Reminders
• Dec. 2013-EOCs –allowable Spring 2013
• TAKS
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessmen
t/taks/accommodations/
Thoughtful selection required !
Questions
• Testing Department
• 228-0055