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. 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.. 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 . 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. Presented by:. Lori Dehart. KEDC. Today’s Agenda. R. eview Terms & Concepts. . ` . SDI/SAS. Differentiated Instruction. UDL . Accommodations. Modifications. . . . . Today’s Agenda . 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 . What are designated supports?. Informed adults make decisions about designated supports. Ideally, the decisions are made by educators familiar with the student’s needs, as well as those supports that the student has been using during instruction and for other assessments. Student and parent/guardian participation in the decision, particularly for older students, is also recommended.. 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. . 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. . 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 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.