District Test Coordinator Training 2006

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District Test Coordinator Training 2006

• Alternative Assessment Program
• and
• Limited English Proficient (LEP) Guidelines for
  Students on a Diploma Track

Janet Valentour Alternative Assessment Program
Manager
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Before we start

• Do you have a copy of
• Participation Guidelines 2005
• Modified and Nonstandardized applications
• Nonstandardized Student Report
• Guide to a Diploma
• Parent brochure for new 9th graders
• LEP Accommodations Form
• Security forms (2)

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You need to know

• Two possible choices for the diploma-track
  special needs students taking the HSGQE
• Participation Guidelines 2005 offers guidance and
  clarifications
• IEP/504 teams have information for you before the
  HSGQE testing day.
• LEP students may receive accommodations on
  examinations including the HSGQE, 4 AAC 06.776

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There is a clear diploma path
Step 1
Step 2
Step 2
OR
Not Proficient
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• Step 1 Diploma Track
• HSGQE during Spring Semester of Sophomore Year
• also new juniors or seniors to the state
• 4 AAC 06.775

Is there support on the regular HSGQE for
students with Special needs? YES
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• Support
• If IEP/504 plan reflects an accommodation,
  special education students may take the HSGQE
  with or without the documented accommodation(s).
  See table 2 for allowable accommodations in the
  Participation Guidelines, pages 13-15.
• LEP students may take the regular HSGQE with or
  without documented accommodation(s). See table 1
  for allowable accommodations in the Participation
  Guidelines pages 9-10.

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Not Proficient Outcome for Students on IEP or 504
Plans

• Spec. ed. Decisions to make! Take it again with
  or without accommodations.

OR Step 2
Modified HSGQE
Nonstandardized HSGQE
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Step 2 - Modified

• Special education students may retake with
  modifications using the Modified HSGQE,
  Participation Guidelines, pages 20-22.
• allows for the use of modifications along with
  accommodations which are documented on the
  IEP/504 plan.
• modifications for a Modified HSGQE must be
  approved by the State using the application
  process.
• District test coordinators receive copies of all
  Modified HSGQE applications and a spreadsheet
  before each administration.

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Signature required for approval

• District test coordinator will receive copies of
  these before testing from the EEDs program
  manager or teachers.
• Approved for all subsequent test administrations.
  
• Confidential information District test
  coordinator keeps copies in a secured area.

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Not Proficient Outcome for Students on IEP or 504
Plans

• Spec. ed. Decisions to make! Take it again with
  or without accommodations.

OR Step 2
Modified HSGQE
Nonstandardized HSGQE
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Step 2 - Nonstandardized

• This requires a student to prepare an extensive
  collection of work which reflects competency in
  each of the state standards tested on the HSGQE,
  Participation Guidelines, pages 22-24.
• the Nonstandardized Assessment will be scored by
  a jury using a scoring guide.
•  Nonstandardized Assessment must be approved by
  the State using the application process.
• District test coordinators receive a copy of the
  Nonstandardized Student Report form in April.

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Signature required for approval

• District test coordinator does not process these.
• However, the district test coordinator will
  receive confirmation of proficiency.

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• Overall proficiency rating.
• District test coordinator, teacher, student, and
  special education director receive a copy.

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Clear Steps
Step 1 All Students take the HSGQE
Step 2 Modified HSGQE
Step 2 Nonstandardized HSGQE
or
Not Proficient
Take a look at your Guide to a Diploma
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Exam
Information and details
Confirmation
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Communication

• Noon v State requirement
• Districts are required to train all parents of
  9th graders with special needs.
• Suggested brochure
• Copies mailed to all districts in July 2005.

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LEP Support for HSGQE

• A district shall appoint a team that includes
  parents and teachers to determine the necessary
  accommodations for students with limited English
  proficiency. The team shall document the
  accommodation decision and may not provide a
  modification.
• Regulation 4 AAC 06.776(b)
• Suggested documentation form on website

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LEP Support for HSGQE

• It is a suggested form for teachers to use.
• District test coordinators do not collect them.
• Effective for all subsequent testing.

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Security Issues regarding Accommodations and
Modifications

• Group students with like accommodations and
  modifications
• Participation Guidelines
• Suggested scribe procedures, page 16
• Read aloud
• Math and writing subtests accommodations
• Reading subtest modification
• Flexible scheduling
• Form 05-05-029
• Form 05-05-030

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Read it all carefully

• Consult with the Department.
• Applies to LEP and IEP/504 accommodations.
• Fax the forms to EEDs assessment administrator.

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Departments Website

• All forms can be found on the Assessment website
• http//www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/assessment

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I am curious for you to share

• How will you organize the accommodations/modificat
  ions before and on the testing day?
• How will you receive student information from
  IEP/504 teams?
• How will you document your actions and practices?

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You need to know

• All special education students take the regular
  HSGQE with or without accommodations at the first
  opportunity
• LEP students are permitted accommodations on all
  assessments, 4 AAC 06.776
• IEP/504 teams can make alternative choices
  Modified or Nonstandardized HSGQE
• Accommodations/modifications are decisions
  IEP/504 teams make and parents have been
  informed
• Modifications are submitted by IEP/504 teams for
  State approval
• The IEP/504 teams have been instructed to send
  copies of approved testing modifications for the
  Modified HSGQE to their district test
  coordinator.
• Accommodations and modifications may require some
  security measures.

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More Information We are here to help you

• Cathy Anderegg, Assessment Administrator,
  cathy_anderegg_at_eed.state.ak.us
• Les Morse, Director, Assessment Accountability,
  les_morse_at_eed.state.ak.us
• Janet Valentour, Alternative Assessment Program
  Manager, janet_valentour_at_eed.state.ak.us
• State applications, guidelines and forms,
  http//www.eed.state.ak.us
• Excellent resource National Center of Education
  Outcomes, NCEA, http//education.umn.edu/nceo/

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Questions