PPT-Testing Accommodations Updates

Exceptional Children Conference November 1 2011 Presented by Carrie Perkis Division of Accountability Services Accommodation Changes in the way a student accesses learningtesting Construct does not change assignmentcontent does not change. Introduction. Accessibility and Accommodations. Positive and productive assessment experience. Results that are . fair. and . accurate. Accessibility and Accommodations. Accessibility and Accommodations. By Jeff Hull. Accommodations and Modifications. Accommodations are changes to the course content, teaching strategies, standards, test preparation, location, timing, scheduling, expectations, student responses, environmental structuring and/or attributes which provide access for a student with a disability to participate in a course/standard/test which DO NOT fundamentally alter or lower the standards or expectations of the course/standard/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?. 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. : 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.. Accommodations in Education. Accommodations are intended to reduce or eliminate the effects of a student’s disability; accommodations are: . T. he supports and/or services that provide equal access to instruction; . 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. . 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. CBT Testing Accommodations Spring 2019 Online Tools Students like the online tools. 2 Online Tools CBT ELA: Highlighter Bookmark Notes Answer Eliminator Line Reader Page Slider Zoom Review Screen Accommodations The Do’s & Don’ts During Statewide Testing General Information Accommodations may be provided to students with disabilities with current IEPs or Section 504 Plans and to students with current ELL Plans. Guidelines for Selection and Use of Accommodations for Keystone Exams and PSSA Tests October 10, 2019 Rebekah Baum-Leaman, Ed.D., PA Department of Education Lisa Hampe, PA Department of Education Lynda Lupp, PaTTAN – East AY 18-19. Locate APAS in the Measures Tab. Finding Students. You can search by student name or ID in the search box, or click the bar to display all students with accomm records in APAS. . Once you find the student.