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Illinois 2010 State AssessmentIllinois 2010 State Assessment

Important Provisions forImportant Provisions for

English Language Learners (ELL)English Language Learners (ELL)

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What is Illinois’ policy on What is Illinois’ policy on Accommodations ?Accommodations ?

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AccommodationAccommodation PolicyPolicy

Eligibility Exemptions Accommodations

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Requirements for Accommodation Requirements for Accommodation EligibilityEligibility

1. Identified as English Language Learners:

A. Home Language SurveyB. Pre-IPT/WIDA MODEL/W-APT screenersC. Additional Local Indicators

and2. Eligible for ELL Services Fewer than 5 Years

(not necessarily receiving)and

3. Not Ready for Standard Administration

B

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Home Language SurveyHome Language Survey Responded “YES” to either of the two questions:

Is a language other than English spoken in your home?Yes __X__ No _____

What language? _______________

or

Does your child speak a language other than English? Yes __X__ No _____

What language? ________________________

B

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Pre-IPT / MODEL / W-APT ScreenersPre-IPT / MODEL / W-APT Screeners

Grade LevelGrade Level ListeningListening SpeakingSpeaking ReadingReading WritingWritingELL Program Eligibility ELL Program Eligibility

CriteriaCriteria

Pre-KPre-K

Age 3Age 3 XX XX

     Pre-IPT Pre-IPT Proficiency Score Proficiency Score at at

Level A, B, or CLevel A, B, or C

Pre-KPre-K

AgeAge 44 XX XX

     Pre-IPTPre-IPT Proficiency Score at Proficiency Score atLevel A, B, C or DLevel A, B, C or D

KindergartenKindergarten1st Semester 1st Semester

XX XX

     MODELMODEL Proficiency Level in Proficiency Level in Listening or SpeakingListening or Speaking is is

below 4.0below 4.0

Kindergarten Kindergarten 2nd Semester2nd Semester

XX XX XX XXMODELMODEL

Overall CompositeOverall Composite Level Level below 4.0below 4.0

Grade 1 Grade 1 1st 1st

SemesterSemester XX XX XX XX

Grade 1 Grade 1 2nd 2nd SemesterSemester

XX XX XX XX W-APTW-APT Overall Composite Overall Composite

Level below 4.0Level below 4.0Grade Levels Grade Levels 2-12 2-12

XX XX XX XX

B

Pre-IPT: http://www.ballard-tighe.com/illinois/faq.asp

MODEL: http://www.isbe.net/bilingual/pdfs/wida_model.pdf http://www.wida.us/assessment/MODEL/index.aspx

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ExemptionsExemptions

ISAT/PSAEISAT/PSAE

ReadingReading

Exempt ifExempt if ELL student attended school in U.S. for ELL student attended school in U.S. for fewer than 12 months. This is a one-time fewer than 12 months. This is a one-time exemption.exemption.

ISAT/PSAEISAT/PSAE

WritingWriting

The ACCESS writing component satisfies the IL The ACCESS writing component satisfies the IL writing assessment requirement.writing assessment requirement. Both the ISAT Both the ISAT and Pand PSAE writing component are SAE writing component are OptionalOptional if ELL if ELL program student participates in ACCESS writing program student participates in ACCESS writing component component andand has been eligible for ELL program has been eligible for ELL program services for fewer than five years. services for fewer than five years.

ISAT/PSAEISAT/PSAE

MathematicsMathematics

No exemption.No exemption.

ISAT/PSAEISAT/PSAE

ScienceScience

No exemption.No exemption.

B

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Directions for Reading Exemption Directions for Reading Exemption (one time only)(one time only)

ISAT – Withhold the reading testISAT – Withhold the reading test

PSAE – PSAE – 1. Inform eligible student of exemption1. Inform eligible student of exemption2. Submit an accommodations request for Day 1 2. Submit an accommodations request for Day 1

State-Allowed Accommodations, and order an State-Allowed Accommodations, and order an accommodations test form for Day 2 also. Administer accommodations test form for Day 2 also. Administer both days with self-paced sessions. This allows the both days with self-paced sessions. This allows the student to stop or skip the reading portions at their student to stop or skip the reading portions at their own choosing.own choosing.

Note: Note: Students testing with State-Allowed Students testing with State-Allowed accommodations do not earn reportable ACT scores accommodations do not earn reportable ACT scores for college admission purposes.for college admission purposes.

B

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1.1. Student participates in ACCESS writingStudent participates in ACCESS writing

and and

2.2. Student has been eligible for ELL services for no Student has been eligible for ELL services for no more than five years. more than five years.

B

Requirements for Requirements for Writing Exemption EligibilityWriting Exemption Eligibility

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Types Of Accommodations

1. Timing/Scheduling

2. Setting

3. Modified Directions

4. Presentation

5. Response

ISAT Sessions PSAE Sessions &

1111

1. Timing/Scheduling

A. Extended assessment time

B. More frequent breaks/flexible scheduling

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Form LMRegular ISAT

Coding of Timing/Flexible SchedulingCoding of Timing/Flexible Scheduling

B

LEP

Reading

ExtendeExtended Timed Time

1.

2. Frequent Frequent Breaks / Breaks / Flexible Flexible SchedulingScheduling

Math Science

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2. Setting

A. Administration in a small group

B. Administration on an individual basis

C. Administration in distraction-free space or alternate location (e.g., Bilingual/ESL setting, or location within the room) with appropriate supervision

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Form LMRegular ISAT

Coding of SettingCoding of Setting

B

Small Group Small Group AdministrationAdministration

Individual Individual AdministrationAdministration

Special SettingSpecial Setting

Reading

MathScience

4.

5.

3.

LEP

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3. Modified Directions

A. Directions written in native language read to student

B. Repetition of scripted directions based on student request

C. Restatement of directions in simplified/modified English (unscripted)

D. Emphasis on key words in directionsE. Verification of the student’s understanding by

having the student repeat the directions in English

1616

Form LMRegular ISAT

Modified Modified DirectionsDirections

Coding of Modified DirectionsCoding of Modified Directions

B

LEP

Reading

11.

1717

4. Presentation

B

A.A. Reader ScriptsReader Scripts: For ISAT, these are available for Mathematics For ISAT, these are available for Mathematics and Science only and are presented in English in the original and Science only and are presented in English in the original ISAT text. For PSAE, these are available for Reading, ISAT text. For PSAE, these are available for Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Writing.Mathematics, Science, and Writing.

B.B. Audio recordings:Audio recordings: For ISAT, these are available for Mathematics For ISAT, these are available for Mathematics and Science only and are presented in English in the original and Science only and are presented in English in the original ISAT text. For PSAE, these are available for Reading, ISAT text. For PSAE, these are available for Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Writing.Mathematics, Science, and Writing.

C.C. Linguistically Modified (LM) FormLinguistically Modified (LM) Form (ISAT only)(ISAT only)

D.D. Spanish DVD Spanish DVD (PSAE only)(PSAE only)

1818

Form LMRegular ISAT

Reader Reader ScriptScript

Coding of PresentationCoding of Presentation

B

LEPMath & Science

14.

15.

Audio Audio RecordingRecording

Not AvailableNot Available

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LinguisticallyLinguistically Modified (LM) Form*Modified (LM) Form*

A. Math and Science Multiple choice items

B. Math Open-ended Items – Choice of two formats

Presented in simplified English

Option 1: Simplified EnglishOption 2: Side-by-Side English/Spanish

based on original ISAT text

Note: Using the LM form forfeits the nationally-normed percentile ranks and stanine scores for both Math and Science on the ISAT reports.

2020

Short Response Item LayoutShort Response Item LayoutLM LM and and Side-by-SideSide-by-Side

Option 1: Simplified English/(LM)

Option 2: Side-by-Side English

B

2121

Form LM Form LM Absent National NormsAbsent National Norms

Forfeits NCE & Stanines for Math & Sci.

B

2222

English/Spanish DVDEnglish/Spanish DVDDay 1 and Day 2 mathematics and Day 1 and Day 2 mathematics and

sciencescience

Individually administered, the DVD plays a standardIndividually administered, the DVD plays a standard

English form on the screen accompanied by a voiceEnglish form on the screen accompanied by a voice

reading the items and the answer choices inreading the items and the answer choices in

Spanish.Spanish.

*Note: Scores earned using the Spanish DVD format will be used only for state purposes. For additional information please see:

www.isbe.net/assessment/spdvd.htmwww.isbe.net/assessment/spdvd.htm

B

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A.A. Oral responsesOral responses to open-ended items, scribed to a to open-ended items, scribed to a standard answer standard answer document, may bedocument, may be dictated in dictated in English or Spanish (Reading and English or Spanish (Reading and Mathematics). Mathematics). (Spanish allowed for ISAT only).(Spanish allowed for ISAT only).

B.B. Written responsesWritten responses to open-ended items written in English or to open-ended items written in English or Spanish (Reading and Mathematics) Spanish (Reading and Mathematics) (Spanish allowed for ISAT (Spanish allowed for ISAT only).only).

5. Response

B

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Coding Spanish Responses on ISATCoding Spanish Responses on ISAT

Darken the correct circle(s) if the student writes in Spanish for the short or extended response items. This box ensures it will go to a Spanish scorer.

B

2525

Form LMRegular ISAT

Dictated Dictated ResponseResponse

Coding of Dictated ResponseCoding of Dictated Response

B

LEP

Reading

21.

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ISAT SessionsISAT Sessions

45 minu45 minutete

SessionsSessions

ReadingReading

MathematicsMathematics

with with Reader ScriptReader Script Audio RecordingAudio Recording Linguistic ModificationLinguistic Modification**

ScienceScience

withwith Reader ScriptReader Script Audio RecordingAudio Recording Linguistic ModificatioLinguistic Modification*n*

11 30 Multiple-Choice30 Multiple-Choice

SAT 10SAT 10 40 Multiple-Choice40 Multiple-Choice

SAT 10*SAT 10*41 Multiple-Choice41 Multiple-Choice

SAT 10*SAT 10*

22 20 Multiple-Choice20 Multiple-Choice 11

Ext’d response Ext’d response aa

30 Multiple-Choice30 Multiple-Choice 3 Short-response 3 Short-response a, a,

bb

41 Multiple-Choice41 Multiple-Choice

33 20 Multiple-Choice20 Multiple-Choice

11 Ext’d response Ext’d response aa

2 Ext’d Response 2 Ext’d Response a, ba, b

B

a: Examinees may write or dictate responses in Spanish.b: Math short and extended response items are presented in both linguistically

modified (LM) and side by side, English/Spanish format.

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Regular ISAT Form LM11 Extended TimeExtended Time

22 Extra Breaks/Flexible ScheduleExtra Breaks/Flexible Schedule

33 Small Group AdministrationSmall Group Administration

44 Individual AdministrationIndividual Administration

55 Special SettingSpecial Setting

66 Allowed to Stand, Move, PaceAllowed to Stand, Move, Pace

77 Braille FormBraille Form

88 Large Print FormLarge Print Form

99 Visual Presentation AssistanceVisual Presentation Assistance

1010 Auditory AssistanceAuditory Assistance

1111 Modified DirectionsModified Directions

1212 Student Reads AloudStudent Reads Aloud

1313 Signing ItemsSigning Items

1414 Reader ScriptReader Script

1515 Audio RecordingAudio Recording

1616 Fewer Items Per PageFewer Items Per Page

1717 Providing Cues (on materials)Providing Cues (on materials)

1818 Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology

1919 Visual Response AssistanceVisual Response Assistance

2020 Student PointingStudent Pointing

2121 Dictated Response Dictated Response **

2222 OtherOther

Types Of Accommodations

Reading

Math

Science

Not Available

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PSAE SessionsPSAE Sessions

N

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Coding for PSAECoding for PSAEDay 1 Answer Folder Day 2 Answer Document

Accommodations may be allowed for multiple reasons.

Example: If a student is both LEP and has an IEP, both the “IEP Accom” and “LEP Accom” bubbles should be marked.

Grid 7 must be completed for all students testing with accommodations, even if a Pre-ID label is used.

N

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PSAE AccommodationsPSAE Accommodationson Day 1 of PSAE (ACT Plus Writing)on Day 1 of PSAE (ACT Plus Writing)

ACT-Approved Accommodations:ACT-Approved Accommodations:

Day 1 results contribute to PSAE scores Day 1 results contribute to PSAE scores and also produce ACT scores reportable and also produce ACT scores reportable to colleges and other entities.to colleges and other entities.

State-Allowed Accommodations:State-Allowed Accommodations:Day 1 results contribute to PSAE scores Day 1 results contribute to PSAE scores and are used only for school and are used only for school accountability purposes. accountability purposes.

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QUESTIONS?

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Thank YouThank You Student Assessment Division

Barry Pedersen (217) 782-4823 bpederse@isbe.net

Boon Lee: (312) 814-3222 blee@isbe.net