Title: Testing and Special Populations (B-2)
1Testing and Special Populations(B-2)
- Ohio Department of EducationOffice of
AssessmentSeptember 2008 - 09-05-08
2Purpose of this Session
- Highlight main topics related to testing of
special populations - Students with disabilities
- General test administrationOAT and OGT
- Alternate assessment for students with
significant cognitive disabilities - Limited English proficient students
- Ohio Test of English Language Acquisition (OTELA)
- General test administrationOAT and OGT
3Assessment Accommodations
4The Goal Include All Students in Instruction and
Assessments
- To include all students in standards-based
instruction and assessments - Provide accommodations during instruction and
assessment to increase access
5Assessment Accommodations
- Accommodations are changes made in how a student
has access to the curriculum or demonstrates
learning. - Accommodations provide equal access to learning,
do not substantially change the instructional
level or content, - Are based on individual strengths and needs, and
may vary in intensity or degree, - In testing situations, accommodations are changes
in format, response, environment, timing, or
scheduling that do not alter in a significant way
what the test measures or the comparability of
the scores. - (Batshaw, 2002, p. 603emphasis added)
6Assessment Accommodations
- Definition Accommodations are practices and
procedures in the areas of - presentation
- response
- setting
- and timing/scheduling
- that provide equitable instructional and
assessment access for students with disabilities.
- Accommodations reduce or eliminate the effects of
a students disability and do not reduce learning
expectations.
7Assessment Accommodations Applications
- The use of accommodations is linked through each
of these areas
8Criteria for Allowable Assessment Accommodations
in Ohio Statewide Testing
- Accommodations in test format and/or test
administration procedures can be made to
facilitate the needs of an individual student - If the student is identified as LEP and/or
- if such accommodations are specified in the IEP
or 504 Plan and - are consistent with criteria established in Ohio
Administrative Code Rule 3301-13-03. - Any accommodation that gives a student identified
as LEP and/or with disabilities an unreasonable
advantage is not allowable because it does not
allow for valid assumptions to be made from the
results.
9Criteria for Allowable Assessment Accommodations
in Ohio Statewide Testing
- The accommodation must be typically afforded to
the student in the classroom for classroom and
district-wide tests. - The accommodation cannot change the content or
structure of the test. - The accommodation cannot change what the test is
intended to measure. - The accommodation cannot change or enhance the
students response.
10Elements of State Testing Program That Supports
Accommodations
Presentation accommodations Special Version
test formats
- Large-print text
- Spanish/English test booklets (OAT)
- Braille
- English audio CD (for standardized read-aloud
accommodation) - Foreign language CDs (LEP)
- Oral translation scripts (LEP)
11Accommodations Categories
- Presentation accommodations
- Allow students to access information in ways that
do not require them to visually read standard
print. These alternative modes of access are
auditory, multisensory, tactile, and visual.
12Accommodations Categories
- Response accommodations
- Allow students to complete assignments, tests and
activities in different ways or to solve or
organize problems using some type of assistive
device or organizer.
13Accommodations Categories
- Setting accommodations
- Change the location in which a test or assignment
is given or the conditions of the assessment
setting.
14Accommodations Categories
- Timing/scheduling accommodations
- Increase the allowable length of time to complete
a test or assignment and may also change the way
the time is organized.
15Dos and Donts When SelectingAccommodations
Domake accommodation decisions based on individualized needs. Dontmake accommodations decisions based on whatever is easiest to do (e.g., preferential seating).
Doselect accommodations that reduce the effect of the disability to access instruction and demonstrate learning. Dontselect accommodations unrelated to documented student learning needs or accommodations intended to give students an unfair advantage.
Dobe familiar with the types of accommodations that can be used as both instructional and assessment accommodations. Dontassume that all instructional accommodations are appropriate for use on assessments.
Dobe specific about the Where, When, Who, and How of providing accommodations. Dontsimply indicate an accommodation will be provided as appropriate or as necessary.
Dorefer to state accommodations policies and understand implications of selections. Dontcheck every accommodation possible on a checklist simply to be safe.
16Dos and Donts When SelectingAccommodations
(Cont.)
Doprovide accommodations for assessments routinely used for classroom instruction. Dontprovide an assessment accommodation for the first time on the day of a test.
Doselect accommodations based on specific individual needs in each content area. Dontassume certain accommodations, such as extra time or scribing, are appropriate for every student in every content area.
Doevaluate accommodations used by the student. Dontassume the same accommodations remain appropriate year after year.
Doget input about accommodations from teachers, parents and students and use it to make decisions at IEP team or 504 planning committee meetings. Dontmake decisions about instructional and assessment accommodations alone.
17Web Site Resources for Assessment Accommodations
Issues
- Office for Exceptional Children
- State-Wide Assessment Accommodations
- Office of Assessment
- Ohio State-Wide Testing Program Rules Book
18Alternate Assessments
19Alternate Assessments
- Nonscorable assessments (NSA).
- High levels of proficiency overall.
- Ensure alignment between collection-of-evidence
page and what is submitted. - ODE continues to strongly recommend three pieces
of evidence per entry based on 2006, 2007 and
2008 results.
20Nonscorable (NSA) Assessments
- An Alternate Assessment is nonscorable when
- Evidence is not linked to the content
standard/benchmark/application identified. - One or more of the required entries is/are
missing (ODE recommends using three pieces of
evidence per entry). - An insufficient amount of evidence to determine a
score is provided. - Incomplete or inaccurate evidence is submitted.
21AASWD for 20082009
- The Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) is
required for the AASWD. - Pre-ID labels available for AASWD (requires
submission of Pre-ID files). - Specific content standards have been designated
for each grade level assessed. - Collection of Evidence Student Answer Document
(COESAD) and Entry Sheets will now be grade-level
specific. - COESAD will be used for scoring (not the Entry
Sheets). - Teachers will not be allowed to retain copies of
evidence submitted (these are considered secure
testing responses).
22Required Testing in 20082009
Alternate Assessments for Students with
Disabilities (AASWD)
Grades 3 and 6 Reading and Math
Grades 4 and 7 Reading, Writing and Math
Grades 5 and 8 Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Grade 10 (OGT) Reading OR Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies
23Ohio AASWD for 20082009
Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Entry 4
Grade 3 Reading Phonemic Awareness Reading Reading Process Mathematics Number and Number Sense Mathematics Geometry and Spatial Sense
Grade 4 Reading Literary Text Writing Writing Process Mathematics Data Analysis and Probability Mathematics Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Grade 5 Reading Informational Text Mathematics Measurement Science Life Science Social Studies Geography
Grade 6 Reading Literary Text Reading Acquisition of Vocabulary Mathematics Number and Number Sense Mathematics Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Grade 7 Reading Informational Text Writing Writing Applications Mathematics Data Analysis and Probability Mathematics Measurement
Grade 8 Reading Reading Process Mathematics Geometry and Spatial Sense Science Earth Science Social Studies History
Grade 10 (OGT) Reading Informational Text OR Writing Writing Conventions Mathematics Patterns Functions and Algebra Science Physical Science Social Studies Economics
24AASWD Collection of Evidence Student Answer
Document Sample (Used for Grades 38)
Grade 3
25AASWD Collection of Evidence Student Answer
Document Sample
OGT
26Visual Representation of COE 20082009
Grade 3
optional
1
2
3
Reading
Reading
optional
optional
Mathematics
Mathematics
27Visual Representation of COE 20082009
Grade 4
optional
1
2
3
Reading
Writing
optional
optional
Mathematics
Mathematics
28Visual Representation of COE 20082009
Grade 5
optional
1
2
3
Reading
Mathematics
optional
optional
Science
Social Studies
29Visual Representation of COE 20082009
Grade 6
optional
1
2
3
Reading
Reading
optional
optional
Mathematics
Mathematics
30Visual Representation of COE 20082009
Grade 7
optional
1
2
3
Reading
Writing
optional
optional
Mathematics
Mathematics
31Visual Representation of COE 20082009
Grade 8
optional
1
2
3
Mathematics
Reading
optional
optional
Science
Social Studies
32Visual Representation of COE
OGT
optional
1
2
3
3
Mathematics
Reading or Writing
optional
optional
Social Studies
Science
33Alternate Assessment Schedule 20082009
- Preparing Collection-of-Evidence Period
- Recommend 1216 weeks (beginning as early as
September 2008) - Enrollment period Pre-ID file submission
- OAT SchoolHouse (Pearson) Nov. 3Dec. 5, 2008
- OGT TIDE (DRC) Nov. 3Nov. 14, 2008
- Binders and support materials delivered
- Jan. 2009
- Materials back to contractors for scoring (OAT
and OGT) - March 6, 2009
- Reports to districts
- May 6, 2009
34ODE Contacts
- Alternate Assessments
- 614-466-0223
- Andrew Hinkle (andrew.hinkle_at_ode.state.oh.us)
- Wendy Stoica
- (wendy.stoica_at_ode.state.oh.us)
-
35Web Site Resources for Alternate Assessments
- Resources, administration manuals and support
materials at ODE Web site - www.ode.state.oh.us search keywords
- alternate assessments
36Testing of Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Students
- Two required areas of testing
- English Language Proficiency AssessmentOhio Test
of English Language Acquisition (OTELA) - Participation in State Assessments
37Testing of LEP Students
Ohio Test of English Language Acquisition (OTELA)
- Required annual English Language proficiency
assessment under Federal Title III and NCLB - Required for all identified LEP students
- Is not to be used as an intake or placement
assessment tool
38Testing of LEP Students
Ohio Test of English Language Acquisition (OTELA)
- Dates of Administration grade bands K12
- January 19March 13, 2009 note changeall grade
bands same test administration period - March 16 is deadline for materials pickupno
changes acceptedmaterials picked up after this
date will not be scored - No modified dates
- Four domains Reading, Writing, Speaking, and
Listening - Test material ordering processTIDE
39OTELA K2 Band
- Teacher Inventory/Observational Scale for each
domain. - K2 will be self-scored and recorded on scannable
sheets sent to the test vendor.
Grade Band Subject/Domain of Inventory Items
Kindergarten Reading 14
Writing 9
Listening 7
Speaking 8
12 Reading 14
Writing 9
Listening 7
Speaking 8
40OTELA 312 Grade Bands
- These domains may be group administered (Reading,
Writing, Listening). - Speaking must be individually administered.
- Test vendor scores and reports.
- Results available online May 13.
41OTELA Field Test
Field-test questions will be added to each domain
- Reading 46 questionspassage
- Writing 46 questionsprompt
- Listening 46 questions
- Speaking 4-6 questions
42OTELA Grade Bands 312 Formats
Estimated Time in Minutes Includes Field Test Subjects Domains Number of Items per Grade Band MC Multiple Choice Number of Items per Grade Band MC Multiple Choice Number of Items per Grade Band MC Multiple Choice
Band 35 Band 68 Band 912
40 R 20 MC field test 20 MC field test 20 MC field test
Notes Group Setting Notes Group Setting Notes Group Setting Notes Group Setting
60 W 9 MC 2 writing prompts field test 9 MC 2 writing prompts field test 9 MC 3 writing prompts field test
Notes Group Setting Notes Group Setting Notes Group Setting Notes Group Setting
43OTELA Grade Bands 312 Formats
Estimated Time in Minutes Includes Field Test Subjects Domains Number of Items per Grade Band MC Multiple Choice Number of Items per Grade Band MC Multiple Choice Number of Items per Grade Band MC Multiple Choice
Band 35 Band 68 Band 912
35 L 18 MC field test 18 MC field test 20 MC field test
Notes Group Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD Notes Group Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD Notes Group Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD Notes Group Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD
35 S 12 tasks field test 12 tasks field test 12 tasks field test
Notes Individual Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD and may require use of cassette recorder to record student responses for teacher scoring Notes Individual Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD and may require use of cassette recorder to record student responses for teacher scoring Notes Individual Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD and may require use of cassette recorder to record student responses for teacher scoring Notes Individual Setting, requires use of audio CD player to play listening prompt CD and may require use of cassette recorder to record student responses for teacher scoring
44LEP Student Participation in State
AssessmentsOAT and OGT
- Accommodations of dictionary and extended time
for all - Additional accommodations for eligible students
- English read-aloud (in person or CD audio) fall
and spring OAT and OGT - Translated versions of tests (in person or CD
audio for certain languages) (OAT CD spring only)
- Bilingual tests in Spanish for students
instructed in bilingual settings (OAT spring only)
45Which LEP Students Are Eligible for Additional
Accommodations on State Assessments?
- LEP students who are eligible for additional
accommodations are those students who - have been enrolled in U.S. schools for less than
three years, and - are at the beginning or intermediate level in
Reading and Writing on an assessment of English
language proficiency
46Additional Accommodations for Eligible LEP
Students
- Grades 38 Achievement Tests
- Grade 3 Reading Fall Administrations
- English audio forms (CDs) available (to help with
read-aloud accommodation) - English read-aloud accommodation allowed
- Oral translators allowed at district expense
47Additional Accommodations for Eligible LEP
Students (Cont.)
- Grades 38 Achievement Tests
- Grades 38 spring administrationall subjects
- Translated forms (CDs) available for most
prevalent languages for eligible students - Spanish, Somali, Korean, Japanese, and Ukrainian
- English audio forms (CDs) available
- English read aloud accommodation allowedForm A
test booklet is required - Spanish bilingual form available
- Oral translators allowedreimbursement provided
48Additional Accommodations for Eligible LEP
Students (cont.)
- OGT
- Translated forms (CD) available
- Fall 2008Spanish, Somali and Arabic
- Spring 2009based on fall 2008 language survey of
districts by test vendors - Form 1 test booklet for all special versions in
spring only - English audio forms (CD) available in fall and
spring administrations - English read-aloud accommodation allowed in all
administrations - Oral translators allowed in all administrations
49Form A
- When do you need Form A?
- Spring OAT special versions
- Why do you need Form A?
- to ensure student test booklets match the CD or
test administrator test booklets
50Ongoing Questions About Accommodations for LEP
Students
- When should accommodations be used (and which
ones)? - Who makes the decision about accommodations?
51(No Transcript)
52Web Site Resources for LEP Testing Issues
- www.ode.state.oh.us search keywords
- OTELA
- Special formats
- Testing rules book
53ODE Contacts
- 614-466-0223
- OTELA and Special Versions OAT
- Paula Mahaley
- paula.mahaley_at_ode.state.oh.us
- Special Versions OGT
- Wendy Stoica
- wendy.stoica_at_ode.state.oh.us