PPT-Accessibility and Accommodations

Accessibility and Accommodations For NextGeneration MCAS Tests Overview of Accessibility and Accommodations for MCAS NextGeneration Tests See the publication Accessibility and Accommodations Manual available. Introduction. Accessibility and Accommodations. Positive and productive assessment experience. Results that are . fair. and . accurate. Accessibility and Accommodations. Accessibility and Accommodations. 1. Accessibility Features and Accommodations. Agenda. 2. Overview. Audience and Purpose. Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations. Accessibility Features and Accommodations Available for Field Test. Student Support Services. Dr. Schequita Owens, Director of Support Services. Cheryl Flammer, Special Education Teacher. Kimberleyn. Robinson, Math Specialist. Sarah Smarsch, Reading Specialist. Why is this important?. 1. Accessibility Features and Accommodations. Agenda. 2. Overview. Audience and Purpose. Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations. Accessibility Features and Accommodations Available for Field Test. and PSSA Tests. October 30, 2017. Dr. Rebekah Baum-Leaman, PA Department of Education. Lisa . Hampe. , . PA Department of Education. Lynda Lupp, PaTTAN – East. Diane Simaska, PA Department of Education. Background. Non discrimination legislation protects the rights of participants to receive equal access to educational and training opportunities including accommodations during testing.. WIOA ’s focus on serving individuals who are most in need has changed the way that test publishers are viewing standardized assessment. . Accessibility and Accommodations. college- and . career-readiness. Accessibility and Accommodations. Positive and productive assessment experience. Results that are . fair. and . accurate. Validity depends on students having . Introduction. Dave Comeaux, Web Services Librarian at Tulane University. Co-Authored a 2006 research paper studying web site accessibility. Finishing up a follow-up study (research conducted in 2010). for Students in Grades 3. 8. Overview of MCAS . Accessibility and Accommodations for . Grades 3. . 8. See the publication . Accessibility and Accommodations Manual . available at . www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/accessibility/. For All . G. rades with a Focus on . H. igh . S. chool Tests/Retests. September 2018. Presenters. Dan Wiener, Administrator of Inclusive Assessment. Robert Pelychaty, . Accommodations and Appeals Coordinator. Accessibility Resources 101 Learning Goals Participants will understand the accessibility resource categories available to students; broad range of students who might benefit from the use of accessibility resources; Program Overview Definition of Electronic Accessibility Electronic accessibility, or eAccessibility, refers to the ease of use of information and communication technologies, such as the Internet, by people with disabilities. Paul Harwell. pharwell@fas.Harvard.edu. Harvard University. Purpose/Overview. Notetaking accommodations are among the most commonly used strategies in disability support, but it seems neglected as a topic. Sabiha Klepk, Accommodations & Accessibility Specialist. Agenda. Tiered Approach to Accessibility. Accommodations Request Process . Special Paper Version (SPV) Requests. ACT Accommodations. Best Practices.