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ACCOMMODATIONS Update October 26, 2011 Lisa Kirby ESC-20, Educational Specialist l [email protected] 210-370-5469 Kimberly Baumgardner ESC-20, Educational Specialist [email protected] 210-370-5431 Updates taken from October 13 th TETN #10416

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ACCOMMODATIONS Update. October 26, 2011. Updates taken from October 13 th TETN #10416. Lisa Kirby ESC-20, Educational Specialist l [email protected] 210-370-5469. Kimberly Baumgardner ESC-20, Educational Specialist [email protected] 210-370-5431. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Acc-TETN#10416-2011Oct13

ACCOMMODATIONS Update

October 26, 2011Lisa KirbyESC-20, Educational [email protected]

Kimberly Baumgardner ESC-20, Educational [email protected] 210-370-5431

Updates taken from October 13th TETN #10416 1http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/accommodations/staar-telpas/

2Using Accommodations During Classroom Instruction and Testing Using Accommodations on Statewide AssessmentsOptional Test Administration Procedures and MaterialsTesting Accommodations TELPAS AccommodationsPlanning for Accommodation UseAccommodation Use in Unexpected SituationsRecording Accommodation Use on the Students Answer Document Critical Information about Accommodations for Students with DisabilitiesNEW! 3Critical Information about Accommodations for Students with DisabilitiesThis critical information outlines the purpose and appropriate use of accommodations for students with disabilities.

For the purposes of statewide testing, students needing accommodations due to a disability include:A student with an identified disability who receives special education services and meets established eligibility criteria for certain accommodations

A student with an identified disability who receives Section 504 services and meets established eligibility criteria for certain accommodations

A student with a disabling condition who does not receive special education or Section 504 services but meets established eligibility criteria for certain accommodationsNo Change4Critical Information about Accommodations for Students with DisabilitiesWho makes decisions about accommodation use during statewide assessments for students with disabilities and where should the decisions be documented?Special education services: the ARD committee; IEPSection 504 services: the 504 placement committee; IAP

No special education or Section 504 services: the appropriate team of people at the campus level; documentation determined at local levelResponse to Intervention (RTI) team and student assistance team are just examplesThis applies to a small group of students

No Change5No longer called Related Testing Procedures! Descriptions included on separate web link titled, Optional Test Administration Procedures and Materials Optional Test Administration Procedures and Materials NEW! 6Optional Test Administration Procedures and MaterialsIncludes some procedures and materials that have been called testing accommodations in previous years Related to best practices for instructionAvailable to any student who needs themUse of these procedures or materials is not recorded on the students answer documentAuthority for decision is the same as for accommodations; there must be a body of people in place to make decisionsThe campus testing coordinator will need to know in order to plan for test daysDescriptions and guidelines for use included in document on Accommodations for SWD webpage and in test administrator manualsNEW! 7Optional Test AdministrationProcedures and MaterialsA student may use the following procedures and materials during the statewide assessments:Procedures or materials to minimize distractions (e.g., stress ball, noise-reducing headphones)Reading test aloud to self (e.g., reading into a voice-feedback device or voice recorder)Signing or translating test administration directionsReading assistance on grade 3 mathematicsIf distracting to other students, an individual administration may be required.

Individual or small-group testingColored overlaysMagnifying devicesPlace markersHighlighters or colored pencilsPreferential seatingScratch paper / other workspace8Whats Different? Clock, watch or timerno longer an option Whats New? Signing test administration directions for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing or translating test administration directions into the native language of an English language learnerMinimize distractionsstress ball, noise-reducing headphones, instrumental music (for individual student, not whole class)Reading assistance on the grade 3 mathematics testavailable upon request for all students Scratch paper or other workspaceScratch paper can include: graph paper, grid paper, colored paper, lined paper, blank paper, chalkboard, or a dry-erase board; Does NOT include a word processor!

NEW! 9The Accommodation Triangle

10The Accommodation TriangleType 1 accommodations are for a larger number of students. As the triangle narrows, the policies become more restrictive, addressing fewer students who have these specific needs. Type 3 accommodations are intended for a small number of students.

Type 1 Accommodation: for students with a specific need who routinely, independently, and effectively use it during classroom instruction and testing; no ARF

Type 2 Accommodation: Type 1 requirements plus additional specific eligibility criteria; no ARF

Type 3 Accommodation: appropriate team of people at campus level determines eligibility for listed accommodations or other accommodations not listed in the triangle AND submits an ARF to TEANo Change11Type 1 Accommodations 12Projection DevicesThis accommodation allows for enlarging text, graphics, or the display on a computer screen for a student who has an impairment in vision. Examples/Types: This accommodation may include but is not limited toClosed-circuit television (CCTV)Document camera

Eligibility Criteria:routinely and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testingSTAARSTAAR SpanishSTAAR ModifiedSTAAR LTELPAS grades 2-12 reading tests 13Amplification DevicesThis accommodation reduces the interference of background noise and the effect of distance between a speaker and a student for a student who has difficulty hearing or maintaining focus in large-group settings. Examples/Types: This accommodation may include but is not limited tospeakersfrequency-modulated (FM) system

STAARSTAAR SpanishSTAAR ModifiedSTAAR LTELPAS grades 2-12 reading tests Eligibility Criteria:routinely and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testing14Type 2 Accommodations 15Examples/Types: This accommodation may include but is not limited toturning test booklet pagespositioning the rulerusing the mouse to navigate an online administrationoperating technology

STAARSTAAR SpanishSTAAR ModifiedSTAAR LTELPAS grades 2-12 reading tests

Manipulating Test MaterialsThis accommodation allows the test administrator to physically manipulate materials and equipment for a student who is unable to do so independently. Eligibility Criteria:routinely and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testing, andhas a disabling condition that interferes with the physical manipulation of test materials 16

Oral/Signed Administration This accommodation allows a test administrator to provide reading support, through speech or signing, to a student with a disability.

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Oral/Signed Administration This accommodation allows a test administrator to provide reading support, through speech or signing, to a student with a disability. Eligibility Criteria:routinely and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testing, andMeets at least one of the following:The student receives special education services and is identified with dyslexia or has evidence of reading difficulties;The student receives Section 504 services and is identified with dyslexia or has evidence of reading difficulties;The student does not receive special education or Section 504 services but is identified with dyslexia. 18Oral Administration Examples/TypesTWO levels of reading support:Reading parts of the test questions and/or answer choices at student requestReading all test questions and answer choices throughout the test

Removed the level of reading the test in its entirety because reading selections can never be read aloud

For other subjects, all words in the test questions and answer choices can be read aloud (includes tables, graphs, etc.)

NEW! 19Special Instructions/Considerations Provides Guidelines for Oral/Signed Administration Provides Test Administrator Responsibilities This section is important because it gives guidance on the specifics of providing oral/signed administration for teachers and staff. 20

Mathematics ManipulativesManipulatives are concrete objects or pictures of concrete objects for a student to move and touch in order to visualize abstract concepts.

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Mathematics ManipulativesManipulatives are concrete objects or pictures of concrete objects for a student to move and touch in order to visualize abstract concepts. Eligibility Criteria:receives special education services, routinely, independently, and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testing, and has a disability that affects memory retrieval, focus, or organization and is severe enough to prevent him or her from learning and retaining information as effectively as non-disabled peers despite multiple opportunities to learn, varied instructional strategies, and high-quality instruction. NEW! 22Math Manipulatives Examples/TypesThis accommodation may ONLY includeReal or play moneyClocks (instructional clocks, not a wall clock)with or without numbers shown on clock faceBase-ten blocksCountersAlgebra tilesthe tiles should never contain words, labels, pictures, acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, or variables Fraction pieces (fraction bars or circles)the fraction pieces may be labeled to show each individual fraction, but they should never show equivalencies (e.g., = 2/4 = 0.5 = 50%) or the cumulative sequences (e.g., ,2/4, , 4/4)Geometric figures (grade appropriate) figures should never contain words, labels, pictures, acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, or variables This is an exhaustive list. No other manipulatives are allowed.NEW! 23

Calculation Devices This accommodation provides an alternate method of computation for a student who is unable to effectively use paper-and-pencil methods.

24Calculation Devices ReminderRequired for STAAR, STAAR Modified, and STAAR L Algebra I, geometry, biology; STAAR and STAAR L Algebra II, chemistry, physics

Not an accommodation for these tests25

Calculation Devices This accommodation provides an alternate method of computation for a student who is unable to effectively use paper-and-pencil methods.Eligibility Criteria:receives special education or Section 504 services, routinely, independently, and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testing, and meets at least one of the following for the applicable grade. 26Grades 3 and 4

The student has a physical disability that prevents him or her from independently writing the numbers required for computations and cannot effectively use other allowable accommodations to address this need (e.g., whiteboards, graph paper).

The student has an impairment in vision that prevents him or her from seeing the numbers they have written during computations and cannot effectively use other allowable accommodations to address this need (e.g., CCTV, magnifier).

No ChangeMore detailed specific27Grades 5 through 8The student has a physical disability that prevents him or her from independently writing the numbers required for computations and cannot effectively use other allowable accommodations to address this need (e.g., whiteboard, graph paper).

The student has an impairment in vision that prevents him or him or her from seeing the numbers they have written during computations and cannot effectively use other allowable accommodations to address this need (e.g. CCTV, magnifier.

The student has a disability that affects mathematics calculations. Even after intensive instruction and remediation is consistently unable to memorize basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division facts or perform the steps in an algorithm correctly when solving problems.

No Change28Calculation Devices Examples/TypesThis accommodation may ONLY includeFour-function calculatorScientific calculatorGraphing calculatorLarge-key calculatorAbacus or Cranmer modified abacusAudio-graphing calculatorSpeech output calculatorThis is an exhaustive list. No other calculators are allowed.

29Student Scenarios The student scenarios are intended to clarify who is eligible to use a calculation device as an accommodation on applicable statewide assessments. These scenarios do not address every situation in which a student may or may not use a calculation device as a testing accommodation. NEW! 30

Large PrintThis accommodation provides a student with enlarged test materials when he or she has a disabling condition that limits the ability to effectively access test materials in standard print size. STAARSTAAR SpanishSTAAR ModifiedSTAAR LEligibility Criteria:routinely and effectively uses large-print materials, including text books, worksheets, etc., during classroom instruction and testing, and meets at least one of the following:the student has an impairment in vision (e.g., uncorrected vision, nystagmus, qualifies for special education services with a Visual Impairment [VI]);the student has a disability that affects his or her accuracy in tracking letter to letter, word to word, and/or line to line; the student has a physical disability which necessitates the use of large-print materials. 31Special Instructions/ConsiderationsNEW! Large-print test materials should only be ordered for a student with an impairment in vision. The ordering process will be closely monitored.Student responses on large-print tests must be transcribed to an answer document according to the procedures outlined in the Transcribing accommodation policy. Specific information about large-print test materials is available in the document titled, General Instructions for Administering Braille and Large-Print Assessments, located on the Accommodations webpage. {coming soon}If a student needs a test booklet in a larger print size than offered in the large-print test materials, refer to the Photocopy accommodation policy. Technology-based accommodations for a student taking an online test enable most students who require large-print test materials to test online. Large-print tests can be ordered for a student for whom technology-based accommodations are not appropriate. TELPAS reading tests for grades 2-12: in rare instances in which the use of an accommodation is not feasible or appropriate for an online TELPAS reading administration, or if the administration of an online test is inappropriate due to a students particular disability, a special request may be made to TEA for approval.

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DictionaryThis accommodation facilitates comprehension of unfamiliar words for a student with a disability. STAAR grades 3-5 reading testsSTAAR Spanish grades 3-5 reading tests STAAR Modified grades 3-5 reading testsEligibility Criteria:receives special education or Section 504 services, routinely, independently, and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testing, and has a disability that affects memory retrieval and/or decoding skills. No Change33Dictionary ReminderRequired for STAAR and STAAR Modified grade 6-8 reading, grade 7 writing, English I & II; STAAR English III; not an accommodation

34Dictionary Examples/TypesThis accommodation may ONLY includeStandard/general dictionary in English (or Spanish)Dictionary/thesaurus comboElectronic dictionary (no Internet access)Bilingual dictionaryESL dictionaryPicture dictionarySign language dictionaryThis is an exhaustive list. No other dictionaries are allowed.

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Supplemental AidsSupplemental aids are paper-based resources that assist a student in recalling information. STAARSTAAR SpanishSTAAR ModifiedSTAAR LEligibility Criteria:receives special education services, routinely, independently, and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and testing, and has a disability that affects memory retrieval, focus, or organization and is severe enough to prevent him or her from learning and retaining information as effectively as non-disabled peers despite multiple opportunities to learn, varied instructional strategies, and high-quality instruction. NEW! 36Mnemonic DevicesBlank Graphic OrganizersMath Charts Math Graphics & Pictorial ModelsGrammar & Mechanics RulesScience GraphicsSocial Studies Graphics Supplemental Aid Examples/Types37Mnemonic DevicesALL SUBJECTS PEMDAS

and/or

Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

DMSB

and/or

Dad Mother Sister Brother

38Mnemonic DevicesALL SUBJECTS

39Blank Graphic OrganizersALL SUBJECTS Blank graphic organizers NEVER contain titles, words, labels, pictures, acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, variables, arrows, or fill-in-the-blank spaces.

Graphic Organizers for Reading must be BLANK! 40Math ChartsGraphics & Pictorial Models

Mathematics Examples/Types41Math ChartsAddition ChartsMultiplication Charts100 ChartPlace Value Chart 42Addition Charts

The addition chart must be a grid used to find answers, not a list of addition facts. Each axis may be numbered up to 9, but no higher than 9. Highlighting or any other indication of special numbers (e.g., even numbers) in the body of the chart is not allowed.

1 + 1 = 22 + 2 = 43 + 3 = 64 + 4 = 85 + 5 = 106 + 6 = 127 + 7 = 148 + 8 = 169 + 9 = 1810 + 10 = 20

43Multiplication Charts The multiplication chart must be a grid used to find the product, not a list of multiplication facts. Each axis may be numbered up to 12, but no higher than 12. Highlighting or any other indication of special numbers (e.g., perfect squares) in the body of the chart is not allowed.1 x 0 = 0 2 x 0 = 01 x 1 = 1 2 x 1 = 2 1 x 2 = 2 2 x 2 = 41 x 3 = 3 2 x 3 = 6 1 x 4 = 4 2 x 4 = 81 x 5 = 5 2 x 5 = 101 x 6 = 6 2 x 6 = 121 x 7 = 7 2 x 7 = 141 x 8 = 8 2 x 8 = 161 x 9 = 9 2 x 9 = 18

44100 Chart Highlighting or any other indication of special numbers (e.g., prime numbers) in the body of the chart is not allowed.

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Place Value Chart

Words for place value labels and a decimal point are allowed only if they are grade-appropriate. For example, the word hundredths may be used at grade 4 and above, but the fraction 1/100 cannot be included. Including numbers as specific examples is never allowed.

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46Graphics & Pictorial Models Fraction bars or circlesOne-, two-, and three-dimensional figures47Pictorial Models

The models may be labeled to show each individual fraction, but they should never show equivalencies (e.g., = 2/4 = 0.5 = 50%) or a cumulative sequence (e.g., , 2/4, , 4/4).

48Pictorial Models Pictorial models of one-, two- and three-dimensional geometric figures may be used; however, the figures must be grade-appropriate. The figures may never contain titles, words, labels, acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, variables, arrows, or fill-in-the blank spaces.

49Grammar & Mechanics Rules

Written Composition Examples/Types(grades 4 and 7 and English I, II, and III)50Grammar & Mechanics Rules A list of grade-appropriate grammar and mechanics rules may be used. This list may never contain any specific examples.

51Graphics of scientific conceptsFormula triangles representing relationships between variables

Science Examples/Types52Graphics Graphics of scientific concepts may be used. The graphics should never contain titles, words, labels, acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, variables, arrows, or fill-in-the-blank spaces.

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53Formula Triangles Formula triangles representing relationships between variables may be used. Only formulas that appear on the appropriate state-supplied reference materials may be represented. The triangles may only include variables; for example, a triangle showing the relationship between mass, density, and volume can only contain the variables m, D, and V. Symbols for mathematical operations (e.g. , )54

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http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/science/ 55Blank MapsTimelines

Social Studies Examples/Types56Labeling or numbering of any features on the map is never allowed. In addition, maps that represent historic events but contain no text or numbering may be used (e.g., an unlabeled map that represents the stages of U.S. territorial expansion). A student could use both physical and political world or U.S. maps. Blank Maps

57Timelines may be used if they contain only dates. Labeling of events connected with those dates, whether represented by text or pictures, is never allowed. Timelines

58Want additional supplemental aids?For the 2011-2012 school year, these lists represent what eligible students can use.TEA will not accept ARFs for additional supplemental aids.TEA encourages feedback from educators about additional supplemental aids that can be added to the lists for future years. This will be requested after spring testing.NEW! 59Dyslexia AccommodationsThe Dyslexia Bundled Accommodations were part of the TAKS program for reading grades 3 through 8.

The bundle of 3 accommodations does not exist for the STAAR program.

However, there are several accommodations that could be useful for a student with dyslexia.

Oral administration will now be expanded to include allowing the test administrator to read aloud the questions and answer choices from the reading tests to students who meet the eligibility criteria; the test administrator can never read aloud the reading selections.No ChangeNEW! 60Dyslexia AccommodationsExtra time to complete the test (until the end of the published school day) may be allowed if the student meets the eligibility criteria. Students identified with dyslexia will most likely be included in the eligibility criteria. However, this policy has not yet been finalized or posted.

Having an extra day to complete the test is reserved for students with serious medical conditions or other unique and severe situations. Students identified with dyslexia will most likely NOT be included in the eligibility criteria. However, this policy has not yet been finalized or posted.

NEW! 61Whats Left to Finalize and Post?Transcribing by Test AdministratorSpelling Assistance BrailleExtra TimeExtra Day(s)PhotocopyOther AccommodationsPoint Size and Font MatricesBraille / Large PrintAppendixDeaf / Hard of Hearing AppendixAccommodation Request Form ProcessGuidelines for Recording Accommodation Use on the Answer Document

62What else is new? STAAR Modified Resources http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/ 63STAAR Modified Griddable Questions for Mathematics STAAR Modified mathematics assessments will include 1 to 2 griddable questions. The correct answer will be a positive number. Extra zeros may be filled in (either before or after the answer) as long as their placement does not affect the value of the answer. Practice grids and directions will be provided with each griddable question in the test booklets at grades 3 through 8 for students to practice if they choose. Practice grids will not be provided in Algebra I or geometry test booklets. Grades 4-8Fixed decimal pointDigits for each answer must be entered in correct columns with respect to the fixed decimal point.

Grades 3No decimal pointAlgebra I & Geometry Floating decimal pointIf the answer has a decimal, students must enter a decimal point.The answer can be placed in any set of consecutive boxes. It is not necessary to fill all of the boxes. 64STAAR (Q & As)from August 26, 201165

66Special Education STAAR TeamKimberly [email protected](210) 370-5431

Lisa Kirby [email protected] (210) 370-5469

Cindy Miller [email protected](210) 370-5628

Kelly Woodiel [email protected](210) 370-5432

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