PPT-Improving Accommodations Decisions for

LowPerforming Students Laurene Christensen PhD National Center on Educational Outcomes What are accommodations Accommodations are changes in materials or procedures that allow students to participate in instruction and assessment in a way that measures their abilities rather than disabilities for students with disabilities or proficiency in English for English language learners Without accommodations the student may not have meaningful access to grade level instruction and assessments may not accurately reflect the students skills and abilities . Exceptional Children Conference. November 1, 2011. Presented by: Carrie Perkis. Division of Accountability Services. Accommodation:. Changes in the way a student accesses learning/testing. Construct does not change; assignment/content does not change. Exceptional Children Conference. November 1, 2011. Presented by: Carrie Perkis. Division of Accountability Services. Accommodation:. Changes in the way a student accesses learning/testing. Construct does not change; assignment/content does not change. accommodations@nu.edu. . National . University. 16875 West Bernardo, Suite 110. San Diego, . CA . 92127. 858.521.3968 . (phone). 858.521.3996 . (fax). Student Accessibility Services. Test Accommodation . Please call. : . 866.233.3841. Access code: 403983. Topics. Requesting ACT-Approved . A. ccommodations in TAA. Accommodations Decision Notification. Requesting Reconsideration. Searching by Status and Completing an Advanced . Please call. : 1.800.260.0718 Code 403389 . Topics. Requesting ACT-approved accommodations in TAA. Accommodations Decision Notification. Requesting reconsideration. Searching by status and completing an advanced search. and. Modifications. A guide to providing accommodations and modifications for students.. 2011-2012. Accommodations and Modifications. Some students with disabilities need accommodations or modifications in their educational program in order to be successful in school.. Jennifer Thomas. Youth Development Specialist. National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth. Institute for Educational Leadership. Funded by the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. A Changing Landscape. Dr. Deborah Larew. Director. Valencia College. dlarew@valenciacollege.edu. (407) 582-2236. Educators….. Today:. Why we do what we do. What is required . When are accommodations not appropriate. Please call: 1.866.216.6835 Access code: 556005. Topics. Requesting ACT-approved accommodations in TAA. Accommodations Decision Notification. Requesting reconsideration. Searching by status . Late Consideration. Low-Performing Students. Laurene Christensen, Ph.D.. National Center on Educational Outcomes. What are accommodations?. Accommodations are changes in materials or procedures that allow students to participate in instruction and assessment in a way that measures their abilities rather than disabilities (for students with disabilities) or proficiency in English (for English language learners). Without accommodations, the student may not have meaningful access to grade level instruction, and assessments may not accurately reflect the student’s skills and abilities. . SST/RTI, LPAC, Section 504, Special Education. http://tiny.cc/6dwoqy. Purpose. Provide current information regarding accessibility features and designated supports for Spring 2018 state assessments.. Accessibility and Accommodations For Next-Generation MCAS Tests Overview of Accessibility and Accommodations for MCAS Next-Generation Tests See the publication Accessibility and Accommodations Manual available Students can explain the relationship between accommodation and protection under IDEA, ADA and Section 504. . Students can demonstrate how to request an accommodation in employment or education settings.. and Best Practices. Office of Administration. Bureau of Equal Employment . Opportunity Policy and Appeals. Overview of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Passed in 1990, amended. in 2009. Title I – non-discrimination.