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.
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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
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
CMAS PARCC
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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.
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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.
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
Policy
Accessibility Features and AccommodationsCMAS PARCC
CMAS PARCC
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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.
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ScienceSSELA/LMath
Features + Descriptions
Test out the accessibility features! CMAS & PARCC ePAT Practice Tests
CMAS
Science Social Studies
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”
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
Accessibility Features for SomeAssigned to Individual Students
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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: 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
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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
ScienceSocial StudiesMath
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
ScienceSocial StudiesMath
Not ELA/L
CMAS PARCC
ScienceSocial StudiesMath
Not ELA/L
Text-to-Speech (cont.)
Accommodations
CMAS PARCC
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
CMASPARCC
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
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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
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
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ScienceSocial StudiesMathELA/L
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
ScienceSocial StudiesMathELA/L
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
ScienceSocial StudiesMathELA/L
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
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
ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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.
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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.
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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!
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ScienceSocial StudiesMathELA/L
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
ScienceSocial StudiesMathELA/L
CMAS
Science Social Studies
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
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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
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
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
“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]
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ScienceSocial StudiesELA/LMath
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
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ScienceSocial StudiesMath
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
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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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