CMAS PARCC Accommodations SAL Training 2014. Today’s Agenda 1. CMAS PARCC Overview 2. CMAS PARCC...

CMAS PARCC Accommodations SAL Training 2014

Today’s Agenda1.CMAS PARCC Overview

2.CMAS PARCC Testing Windows

3.Resources: Accommodations Manuals

4.State Policy for Accommodations

5.CMAS PARCC – Science, SS, ELA/L, Math• Accessibility Features• Accommodations

6.English Language Learners

7.Next Steps

CMAS PARCC

ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath

CMASPARCC

Overview

With new standards come new assessments….

Denver Public Schools has implemented the Colorado Academic and Common Core State Standards to ensure students are prepared for college and career in the 21st century.

The new standards are clear and consistent expectations of what all students need to learn at every grade level—serving as a roadmap to high-quality education.

As part of this transition, there are new assessments aligned to these new standards. The assessments are known as CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success).

• Assessments in Science, Social Studies, Math and English Language Arts/Literacy.

• Assessments are completed online

CMAS Science Social Studies

Overview

CMAS Science & Social StudiesNew state science and social studies assessments measuring the Colorado Academic Standards were administered online in Colorado for the first time in the Spring of 2014.

• Colorado-developed assessments

Administered to the following grades in 2014-15:

• Science: 5th, 8th, and 12th

• Social Studies: 4th, 7th, and 12th

CMAS PARCCELA/LMath

Overview

CMAS PARCC ELA/L & Math

CMAS PARCC replaces TCAP in Reading, Writing and Math• Developed by PARCC (Partnership for Readiness of College &

Career)• Reading/Writing are now combined into English Language

Arts/Literacy assessments, referred to as ELA/L. • Grades 3-11

CMAS PARCC ELA/L & Math occurs in 2 parts: • Part I: Performance Based Assessment (PBA)

• March 9-March 27• Part II: End of Year Assessment (EOY)

• April 27-May 22

The results of Part I & Part II will be combined to produce a student’s total assessment score.

CMAS PARCC

Science Social StudiesELA/LMath

CMAS PARCC Testing Windows 2014-15

Name Content Grade Testing Window

CMAS Science & Social Studies

Science & Social Studies

12th Nov. 3-21, 2014

CMAS PARCC: PBA (Performance Based Assessment)

ELA/L & Math 3rd – 11th Mar. 9-27, 2015

CMAS Science & Social Studies

Science Social Studies

4th, 7th

5th, 8th

Apr. 14-May 1, 2015

CMAS PARCC: EOY (End of Year Assessment)

ELA/L & Math 3rd – 11th Apr. 27-May 22, 2015

Content-Specific:• CMAS Science &Social Studies• CMAS PARCC ELA/L & Math

CMAS PARCC

POLICY

Assessment ParticipationAll students enrolled in a Colorado Public School in the grades assessed must be accounted for in either the general summative assessment or the alternate summative assessment.

CMASPARCC


Posted on www.onlineassesment.dpsk12.org

CMAS PARCC Accommodation ManualsColorado Instructional Accommodations Manual

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/Accommodations

CMAS Accommodations Supplement

http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/cmasaccoms

PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual*

http://parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCAccessibilityFeaturesandAccommodationsManualNovember2013.pdf

*an updated manual will be published in Nov.2014

Accessibility Manual for the Dynamic Learning Maps™ Alternate Assessment 2014-15http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/sites/default/files/accessiblity_manual.pdf

Colorado Alternate Assessment Examiner’s Manual

http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/2014coaltexamman

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/Accommodations

http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/cmasaccoms




http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/sites/default/files/accessiblity_manual.pdf

http://dynamiclearningmaps.org/sites/default/files/accessiblity_manual.pdf



CMAS PARCC


Moving Target!

As we receive new or updated information from the state we will let you know!

What are accommodations?• Accommodations are practices and procedures that

provide equitable access during instruction and assessment for students who have a documented need, including students with a disability.

• Accommodations are intended to remove barriers that may exist due to a student’s disability or level of English proficiency.

• Accommodations must be listed in the student’s approved IEP or 504 Plan. However, there are new “Accessibility Features” available to all that do not require documentation.

CMAS PARCC


Policy

Students who receive Accommodations1. Students with disabilities who have an Individualized

Education Program (IEP);

2. Students with a Section 504 plan who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity;

3. Students who are English learners; and

4. Students who are English learners and with disabilities who have an IEP or 504 plan. These students are eligible for both accommodations for students with disabilities and English learners.

CMAS PARCC


Policy

Colorado Alternate Assessment Participation

POLICY

Alternate Assessment Participation

It is the existence of the significant cognitive disability, regardless of special education eligibility category, that allows the IEP Team to consider the option of alternate standards and assessment.

Only a small number of students who have a significant cognitive disability meet the participation guidelines to receive instruction based on the EEOs and take alternate district/state assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards.

CMAS CoAlt: ScienceSocial Studies

DLM :ELA/LMath

ARE Contact:

Karen Lutz

CDE Alternate Assessments Eligibility

http://testing.dpsk12.org/resources/csapa/EligibilityCriteriaWorksheet_AlternateAssessment-1.pdf

CMAS Science & Social Studies Alternate Assessment (CoAlt): • Testing Windows: April

13-May 1

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) is the ELA/Math Alternate Assessment:• Testing Window: April

13-May 15




Assessment accommodations must be: In use at least 90 days prior to testing

• Used regularly and with fidelity during classroom instruction

Based on a documented educational need• Individual, not based on program or teaching style

Documented in an IEP/504 plan and/or an ELL student within the 3 year window of continuous enrollment

• Team includes educators, parents and student• Parent signatures

Accommodation must NOT be used only for assessments.

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Policy

Exceptions to the 90-day ruleNew Student to the District:

• Contact the student’s former school for all relevant documentation (IEP,504,or ELP)

• If no documentation can be obtained, consult the student and parent to discuss any accommodations that have been provided over the past three months

• Student may have access to accessibility features or accommodations listed in their IEP, 504 plan or ELL plan

Unforeseeable Circumstances:

• If a student suffers from an unforeseeable (not predicted or scheduled) circumstance less than three months prior to the start of testing and requires an accommodation to access the state test, he/she may be provided with it

• Example: Student with a concussion needs breaks

CMAS PARCC


Policy

Accessibility Features and AccommodationsCMAS PARCC

CMAS PARCC


Accessibility Features and Accommodations

Accessibility Features for ALL students: Embedded features available within the test itself

Accessibility Features for SOME students: Embedded features that must be requested ahead of time.

Additional embedded and non-embedded accommodations available to students consistent with their IEP, 504, or English Learner plans

Accessibility Features for AllAll students have access to these features

CMAS PARCC






CMAS PARCC


Accessibility Features for All Students Navigation• forward, back• flag for review

Highlighter

Enlargement

• Magnifier, Zoom

Ruler

Calculator

Periodic Table

Eliminate answer choices

Teacher Read Directions

Notepad may be available

Blank Paper• Up to 2 sheets per

section • Must be treated as

secure test materials

Audio Amplification

Headphones / Noise buffers

Redirect Students to Test

Writing Tools

Keyboard shortcut

keys

Extended Time

Setting Considerations

CMAS PARCC ONLY

Line Reader

Answer Masking

These tools are embedded in TestNav8 so students can

access them at any time

during the test (content specific)

CMAS PARCC

ScienceSSELA/LMath

Accessibility Features for ALL Students

Support Description

Audio Amplification The student raises or lowers the volume control, as needed, using headphones. Student must be tested in a separate setting if unable to wear headphones

Background/Font Color*

The student changes the onscreen background and/or font color based on need or preference.

Blank Paper (provided by test administrator)

The student may be provided with one blank sheet of paper on which to plan or organize item responses. An additional sheet may be offered if the student raises his/her hand during testing.

Eliminate Answer Choices

The student “crosses out” possible answer choices (for multiple choice items only).

Flag Items for Review The student highlights items to review later.

General Administration Directions Clarified (by test administrator)

The test administrator repeats general administration instructions only. No part of the test may be clarified, nor may any assistance be provided to the student during testing.

Accessibility Features for ALL Students (cont.)

Support Description

General Administrations Read Aloud and Repeated as Needed (by test administrator)

The student clicks a button to read aloud or repeat instructions. Student must be tested in separate setting, if unable to wear headphones.

General Masking* The student creates a custom “mask” to electronically cover portions of the test items, including passages, as needed

Text Highlighter Tool The student highlights text as needed to recall and/or emphasize.

Headphones or Noise Buffers

The student uses headphones or noise buffers to minimize distractions, access embedded text-to-speech, or filter external noise during testing (in addition to required headphone for use of English Language Arts/Literacy assessment).

Line Reader Tool The students use onscreen tool to assist in reading by raising and lowering the tool for each line of text onscreen.

Magnification/Enlargement Device

The student enlarges text and graphics onscreen, up to 400% (while preserving clarity, contrast, and color).

CMAS PARCC

ScienceSSELA/LMath

Accessibility Features for ALL Students (cont.)

Support Description

Pop-Up Glossary The student is able to view definitions of pre-selected, construct-irrelevant words by selecting a hyperlink onscreen via a pop-up text box.

Redirect Student to the Test (by test administrator)

The test administrator redirects the student’s attention to the test without coaching or assisting the student in any way.

Writing Tools The student uses writing process tools for written responses, including cut and paste, copy, underline, bold, and insert bullets.

CMAS PARCC

ScienceSSELA/LMath

Features + Descriptions

Test out the accessibility features! CMAS & PARCC ePAT Practice Tests

CMAS


Practice Testing Environments (ePATs)

• Expose students and staff to the content and format of the test

• Familiarize students with online test engine, TestNav 8, and embedded supports

• Available on PearsonAccess.com

www.pearsonaccess.com/co click on “ePAT”

http://www.pearsonaccess.com/co

http://www.pearsonaccess.com/co

CMAS PARCC

ELA/L Math

Practice Testing Environments

(ePATs)• Expose students

and staff to the content and format of the test

• Familiarize students with online test engine and embedded supports

• Available through PARCC

http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/#

click on Practice Tests

http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/



Accessibility Features for SomeAssigned to Individual Students

CMAS PARCC






Accessibility Features: Text-to-Speech

• Embedded within TestNav8 are accessibility features available to a student who needs it to access the test.

• These are unique test forms that are assigned to a student prior to testing.

Selected by Form (CBT)

Text-to-Speech

Spanish Audio

Color Contrast

Text-to-Speech with color contrast

Spanish Audio with color contrast

Oral Script

CMAS PARCC

ScienceSSELA/LMath

TTS is the only accessibility feature that is embedded; all others embedded features are accommodations

Who can receive Text-to-Speech?

Text-to-Speech takes the place of an oral script read by the Test Administrator for most students who under TCAP relied on oral scripts.

It is an accessibility feature that does not require an IEP or 504 for Science, Social Studies and Math:

• Text-to-Speech in English is available to students who receive audio/oral presentation of text during instruction and classroom-based assessment.

• Text-to-Speech in Spanish is available to students who receive instruction in Spanish and meet the continuous enrollment guidelines of 3 years or less.

CMAS PARCC

ScienceSocial StudiesMath

Not ELA/L

ELA/L: Text-to-Speech is considered an accommodations and is not available without an IEP or 504….More to come in upcoming slides

CMASPARCC


NOT ELA/L

Text-to-SpeechWhile Text-to-Speech (TTS) is available to all students, it may not be appropriate for all students.

• Student should be using similar access strategies during instruction.

• Generally speaking, students who used an Oral Script on TCAP should be considered for Text-to-Speech on computer based assessments

• It is strongly encouraged that students using text-to-speech as an accessibility feature access it in the ePAT environment to ensure they are familiar with it, and that they will use it.

Text-to-Speech with CautionIssues to consider before assigning TTS: 1. Training: Students must know how to use it before testing

2. Security: There is only one form for text-to-speech

3. Network Performance: File sizes for items with TTS are 4-10 times larger than regular item files. Network and computer performance estimates are based on the standard file size

*Students using TTS in a group setting must use headphones

CMASPARCC


Not ELA/L

CMAS PARCC


Not ELA/L

Text-to-Speech (cont.)

Accommodations

CMAS PARCC






CMASPARCC


Accommodations

• Accommodations must be based on an individual student’s academic need documented in the student’s approved IEP, 504, or ELP.

• Accommodations are available for computer-based and paper-based administration.

SALs: You will work with your school

Case Manager/SPED team/Staffing Chair to identify and track all students and

their accommodations on a master list.

Assessment accommodations are about accessing the assessment without changing the construct.

Accommodation ResourcesCMAS Accommodations Guide – a 1-page overview of all available accommodations

Available at onlineassessment.dpsk12.org

CMASPARCC


Accommodation Resources

CMAS Accommodations Supplement is available on the CDE Website:http://cde.state.co.us/assessment/cmasaccoms

PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodation Manual is available on the PARCC website: http://parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCAccessibilityFeaturesandAccommodationsManualNovember2013.pdf

Both manuals are also posted on: www.onlineassessment.dpsk12.org

CMASPARCC


http://cde.state.co.us/assessment/cmasaccoms

http://cde.state.co.us/assessment/cmasaccoms







http://www.onlineassessment.dpsk12.org/


CMAS ACCOMMODATIONS (CBT)PRESENTATION RESPONSE SETTING TIMING

English Oral Script Assistive Technology** Small Group Extended Time

Spanish Audio Speech to Text Individual Time of Day

Spanish Oral Script* Word Prediction Noise Buffers Multiple Breaks

Color Contrast Written Responses in Spanish

External cover overlays Scribe – English, Other

Word to Word Dictionary Speech to Text

Assistive Technology**

Quick Glance at Accommodations for Computer-Based Administration

*It is recommended that Oral Script for Social Studies is provided 1:1**Compatibility must be established for all AT devices: www.pearsononlinetesting.com/at

Quick Glance at Accommodations for Paper-Based Administration

*It is recommended that Oral Script for Social Studies is provided 1:1**Compatibility must be established for all AT devices: www.pearsononlinetesting.com/at

CMAS ACCOMMODATIONS (PBT)PRESENTATION RESPONSE SETTING TIMING

Braille w/ tactile graphics Assistive Technology devices (word prediction

Small Group Extended Time

Large Print (CBT has zoom & magnifier)

Speech to Text Individual Time of Day

External cover overlays Scribe – English, Other (also CBT)

Noise Buffers Multiple Breaks

English oral script (TTS is CBT)• On-site ASL presentation• On-site translation

Braille note-taker (same as CBT)

(same as CBT)

Spanish Oral Script (also CBT)

Word to Word Dictionary

CMASPARCC

ScienceSocial StudiesMathELA/L

Presentation Accommodation

1. Paper-based AdministrationThe paper-based versions of the CMAS assessments are considered accommodated forms available for a small number of students with disabilities and/or English learners.

Use of the paper-based assessments is only available to a student with specific needs or conditions.

• A student is unable to use a computer due to the impact of his or her disability.

• A student with a disability who cannot participate in the online assessment due to a health-related disability, neurological disorder, or other complex disability, and/or cannot meet the demands of a computer-based test administration;

• student with an emotional, behavioral, or other disability who is unable to maintain sufficient concentration to participate in a computer-based test administration, even with test accommodations;

• The assistive technology required by the student is not compatible with the testing platform.

• Writes responses in a language other than English or Spanish

CMASPARCC


3. Color ContrastEmbedded color contrast

• Check with vision specialist/SPED team

• Must indicate color contrast form prior to testing

• When the color contrast setting is selected only the background and text are adjusted

• Graphics are presented in full color on a white background

External color overlays

• May be used on paper or computer

CMASPARCC


6. Oral PresentationOral Presentation allows students to hear all test questions, passages/sources, and answer choices aloud.

• The online version of oral presentation is called Text-To-Speech (computer reader).

• The paper/pencil version of oral presentation is called Oral Script (human reader).

Availability is dependent on the content being tested: • Text-To-Speech is an accessibility feature available for Math, Science and

Social Studies. • Oral Script is an accommodation available for Math, Science and Social

Studies• Oral Presentation/Text-To-Speech is not an available accommodation for

ELA/L (reading/writing) except in unique situations

This is a change from TCAP, which allowed oral presentation for writing, but not reading.

CMASPARCC


Only students with a unique accommodation will receive a Text-to-Speech accommodation on the ELA/L assessment.

Refer to Appendix D for guidelines on who can receive this accommodation.

Complete the form in Appendix D to request an Oral Presentation accommodation on ELA/L. Scan and email to ARE at [email protected] December 15th!

CMAS PARCC

ELA/L ONLY

Appendix D is posted to onlineassessment.dpsk12.org

6. Oral Presentation – Unique Circumstance

mailto:[email protected]

CMAS PARCC

ELA/L ONLY

Appendix D is posted to onlineassessment.dpsk12.org

Oral Presentation on ELA/LColorado guidance/clarification:

Students must be at the basal/foundational reading level

AND

Students must receive printed instructional materials fro all subjects in an audio format the majority of instructional time.

Basal/foundational readers are:

• At the beginning stages of sound/symbol relationship,

• Able to decode consonant-vowel-consonant words, as well as some high-frequency words.

CMAS PARCC

ELA/L ONLY

Oral Presentation on ELA/LFor students using an Oral Presentation on the ELA assessment, a notation will be provided on all confidential score reports to the school and to parents stating that the student was given a reading access accommodation on the PARCC ELA/Literacy assessment and therefore, no claims should be inferred regarding the student’s ability to demonstrate foundational reading skills (i.e., decoding and fluency).

Response Accommodations

CMAS PARCC


Assistive TechnologyAssistive technology includes but is not limited to:

• Computers

• Keyboards

• Communication devices

• Adaptive computer input/output devices

Check for compatibility: www.pearsononlinetesting.com/at

Speech – to – Text

• Separate Machine

• Printed and transcribed into test

Word Prediction

• Separate Machine

• Printed and transcribed into test

CMASPARCC


http://www.pearsononlinetesting.com/at

Assistive Technology (cont.)Additional considerations for test security must be applied when students are using assistive technology, including speech-to-text and word prediction software.

• Students must be seated in such a manner that they cannot see other students’ screens.

• Students must not retrieve or access work from another student.

• Students must not be able to access additional programs or the Internet while in the testing environment.

• Student must not be able to access any previously saved data while in the testing environment.

• Extra time may not be given for “lost” work.

CMAS PARCC


Assistive Technology (cont.)• Students may not have access to assistive technology

devices that contain secure materials until all secure materials have been removed from the device.

• Devices that still contain secure materials must be secured with testing materials.

• Answers must be transcribed for scoring.

CMAS PARCC


ScribeScribing allows students to give their test responses to a test administrator who writes or types the responses directly onto the actual assessment for the student.

Students receiving the scribe accommodation may respond to assessment items either:

• verbally • using a speech-to-text device or other augmentative/assistive

communication device (e.g., picture/word board)• signing (e.g., American Sign Language, signed English, Cued

Speech)

Refer to Appendix C of the PARCC Accommodations Manual: Protocol for the Use of the Scribe Accommodation - Know the Protocol!

CMAS PARCC


Accommodation: Timing• Additional Time is an accessibility feature available

for ALL students• Length of additional time will vary by content and

test section!

• Extended Time (time beyond additional time) is for students with a noted accommodation for extended time.

Refer to Appendix E in the PARCC Accommodations Manual for guidance on selecting and administering the ET Accommodation.

CMAS PARCC


CMAS


Extended TimeFor CMAS Science & Social Studies, all students may access the additional time allowed in the timing structure of a test section

• Time + Additional Time = Extended Time

For students with an IEP/504 plan or ELL• Follow time indicated in plan

• Time and a half is presumed if it is not specifically listed• Time + Additional Time + 10 minutes = Time and a Half

CMAS PARCC

ELA/L Math

Extended TimeFor CMAS PARCC, all students may access the additional time allowed in the timing structure of a test section

• Time + Additional Time = Extended Time

For students with an IEP/504 plan or ELL• Time and a half is presumed if it is not specifically listed

• If specified in plan for more than time and a half, extended time is considered one school day

PARCC just released the timing of all ELA/L & Math assessment: http://parcconline.org/update-session-times

http://parcconline.org/update-session-times

http://parcconline.org/update-session-times

Setting Considerations for AllSmall Group

Frequent Break• Does not stop the testing clock

• May not access internet, text books, friends, etc.

Time of Day• Consider test security

Separate/Alternate Location

Specified Testing Area or Seating

Specialized Equipment or Furniture

Things to think about: Best interest of the

student(s) Maintain test

security Maintain

standardized test environment

CMAS PARCC


Emergency AccommodationsIf a student requires an emergency accommodation prior to or during testing, a student emergency accommodation form must be completed.

This will occur only in extremely rare circumstances where an IEP or 504 Plan is not available (ie. an unexpected injury, such as a broken arm or concussion).

You will find the form in Appendix G, posted to onlineassessment.dpsk12.org

SALs may wish to call the ARE Hotline if this occurs: (720) 423-3736

CMAS PARCC


“Unique” AccommodationsFormerly known as “Non-Standard” accommodations

Historically less than .01% of students

Examples from CDE are:

• Record answers into a tape recorder and play back to type

• Picture cues to stay on task

• Magazines to tear when frustrated

• Student given “Skittles” at specific intervals for time on task

Deadline to submit to CDE (via ARE) is DECEMBER 15, 2014

You will find the form in Appendix F, posted to onlineassessment.dpsk12.org

Scan/Email form to ARE at [email protected]

CMAS PARCC


Accommodations for English Learners

Proposed Guidance on Selecting Accommodations for English Learners

When selecting accommodations for English learners, consider the student’s:

1 . Level of English language proficiency (ELP) on the state ELP test

o Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced

2 . Literacy development in the native language

o Native language literacy

o Interrupted schooling/literacy background

3 . Background factors that impact effective accommodations use

o Grade/age

o Affective filter (i.e., level of student anxiety/comfort with English)

o Time in U. S. schools

CMAS PARCC

ScienceSocial StudiesMath ELA/L

ELLs

Written Response OptionsStudents may write in English or Spanish on the CMAS: Science and Social Studies assessment

• Students who write in a language other than English or Spanish will need their answers translated and transcribed

CMAS PARCC Math assessment

• Students who write in a language other than English or Spanish will need their answers translated and transcribed

Students must write in English on the CMAS: PARCC ELA/L assessment

CMAS PARCC


ELA/L

ELLs

CMAS Science Social Studies

ELLs

Oral Presentation OptionsStudents can receive:

• Embedded Spanish Audio

• Translated English Oral Script

English oral script for computer is used for:

• On-site translations into other languages

• On-site sign language presentation

Grouping Considerations (for Oral Script/Translated Oral Script)

• Recommend group size of 3 or less for Science

• Recommend group size of 1 for Social Studies

CMAS PARCC

Math

ELLs

Oral Presentation OptionsMath ONLY: • Spanish Translation – the test is available in Spanish

• Text-to-Speech in English

• Response: English or Spanish

• ASL Video

• Screen-reader compatible for 3 systems

• Refreshable Braille

Accommodations for ELLsAccommodations available on ELA/L assessment: • Extended Time

• Word-to-Word dictionaries (English/Native Language)

• General Administration Directions Clarified in Student’s Native Language (by test administrator)*

• General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated as Needed in Student’s Native Language (by test administrator)*

• Scribe or Speech-to-Text: Responses Dictated for Mathematics Assessment in English

*General directions are provided in a downloadable PDF in 10 languages – for both Math & ELA/L

Note: PARCC will not provide paper oral scripts -- If a student requires an Oral or translated Oral Script, SALs and Test Administrators must thoroughly review Appendices I & J, located in the PARCC accommodations manual, for detailed instructions on how to deliver an oral script accommodation.

CMAS PARCC

ELA/L

ELLs

Spanish Literacy Assessment: 3rd/4th GradesQualifications:

1. The student has been enrolled in a Colorado public school less than three years starting in first grade.

2. The student has been receiving native language instruction within the last year.

Reports in School Folders to help identify students: • Language of Assessment report (TNLI schools only)• Continuous Enrollment Report (all schools)

Spanish Literacy Assessment will replace the CMAS PARCC ELA/L portion of the state assessment. Only available for 3rd and 4th grades.

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CMAS PARCC

ELA/L

ELLs

Next Steps

Next Steps

Next Steps at your school Train your staff CMAS PARCC Accommodations by Dec. 9th

Have accommodation documentation in place by Dec. 9th (90 days before testing)

Review the CMAS and PARCC Accommodations Manuals

Provide opportunities to get your students on the ePAT practice test items

January/Feb 2015:

1. SAL training

2. PearsonAccess training

Accommodation Worksheet• Ask your school’s Case

Manager, SPED staffing chair, interventionists and teachers to provide a list of students who need assessment accommodations, including Text To Speech and Spanish Audio.

• Use a spreadsheet (sample shown) to maintain a list of students until we are ready to order materials in early Feb.2015

**Make note of auxiliary devices needed for each accommodation!

Caution

• Requiring a student to be assessed on less content matter than other students because he has been taught less material

• Reducing the scope of assessments so a student needs to complete only a limited number of problems or items

• Modifying the complexity of assessments to make them easier

• Giving hints, clues, or other coaching that directs the student to correct responses on assignments and tests

• Adults defining vocabulary on the test or explaining test items

• Allowing the student to complete an assessment of English language arts in a language other than English

• Using dictionaries that provide definitions (rather than acceptable word-to-word dual-language dictionary)

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Modifications = Misadministration

Planning Tips for Accommodations

Review each student’s approved IEP or 504 Plan before 12/9

Prepare a list showing each student and his/her specific accommodation(s)

Indicate whether a specific test setting, Test Administrator or testing devices is required

Train all Test Administrators (including substitutes) on accommodations and accessibility features

Ensure each student knows how to use accessibility features and accommodations prior to testing

Planning Tips for Accommodations

To Do List at your School

Document all accommodations properly in formal, written educational plans.

Be sure that documentation is specific (ex: content area, length of extended time, etc.).

Check all IEP, 504, and ELL plans NOW to make sure that all accommodations listed are currently in use in classroom instruction and assessments.

If an accommodation is no longer needed or being used, revise the document and remove the accommodation. (IEP Additional Meeting – Case Manager, Parent, General Ed Teacher; 504 – Counselor, Parent).

Provide time for students to practice accommodations in the online test environment (ePAT).

If a teacher is consistently providing a non-documented individual accommodation for a student that would be appropriate for use on CMAS, convene a formal meeting conducted by an educational team (includes parent) to evaluate and properly document the accommodation.

Involve parents and students in accommodations decisions and evaluate to make sure they are useful and purposeful.

Remember that accommodations must be regularly used for at least 90 days prior to CMAS in order to be allowed.

Logistics Plan for Accommodations Plan ahead to provide “accessibility features” for all students and accommodations for ELL/LEP students and students with disabilities on test day by:

Contacts & Resources

Contact Information

Contact the ARE Department for CMAS administration, training, and procedures questions:

• CMAS PARCC website: www.onlineassessment.dpsk12.org

• CMAS PARCC Email: [email protected]

• ARE Hotline: (720) 423.3736

• Coordinator: Kelly Gilmore Email: [email protected] Phone: (720) 423-3827

#1: Contact your SPED network partner with questions about specific accommodations and eligibility.

#2: Contact ARE for assessment accommodation questions.

Who are my Contacts for CMAS PARCC Accommodations?




Online Resources

ResourcesWhere do I locate my CMAS PARCC Accommodations Resources and Training Materials?

www.onlineassessment.dpsk12.org






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