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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0Policy
AccessibilityOperations
Amanda DanksBrian Swiger
Testing Policy and Operations
September 28, 2015
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
• 2015–16 WIDA Consortium begins operational administration of new summative assessment for grades 1 – 12
• Used annually to assess Limited English Proficient (LEP) students’ English language proficiency
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 in NC
• Mandatory online administrations
• Paper/pencil available
technology hardships
accessibility due to disability
• Letters of Hardship
• No split mode of administration
Grades 1–3 Writing (paper/pencil)
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Training and Administration
• New training is required for test administrators
• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
February 1–March 11, 2016
• Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
February 1–March 11, 2016
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Differences: Listening
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Differences: Reading
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Differences: Speaking
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Differences: Writing
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Online Advantages• Online-administration sequence (adaptive)
• Built in accommodations/accessibility features
• Greater flexibility multiple grades/proficiency levels
• Central scoring by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) © 2015 Board of Regents of the
University of Wisconsin System
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Universal Design Online
• Human read directions embedded
• Multiple modalities
• Animations/graphics
• Modeling
• Embedded scaffolding
• “Chunking”
WIDA Accessibility and Accommodations Framework
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Accessibility Tools Examples
• Read/Repeat test directions by TA
• Adaptive seating/furniture, study carrel, special lighting/acoustics
• Allow for paper/pencil version (waiver process)
• Using tools to minimize distractions or maintain focus
• Student reads test aloud to self
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Accommodations
IEP/504 Plan
YesDocumented in IEP/504 Plan
AND
Used regularly in instruction
Considered carefully for each subtest and test delivery mode
No
Accommodations must not be used
As outlined on pages 8-22 of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Descriptions
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Online vs. Paper/Pencil
• Some accommodations can be provided within the online system and/or paper/pencil version
• Guidelines for accommodations may be different from those of other assessments
• Accommodations allowed depend on the subtest
Accommodation Differences
BIG and small
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Read Aloud Test Items by Human Reader
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Large Print Version of the Test
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Braille Version of the Test
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Extended speaking Test Response Time
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Updating the Pre ID File
• The following accommodations must be entered in PowerSchool prior to the file transfer:
– Manual Control of Item Audio
– Repeat Item Audio
– Extended Speaking Test Response Time
Information must be entered by December 1, 2015
Operations
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Upcoming Webinars (WIDA)
Test Coordinator
• 9/23 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT
• 9/24 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT
Test Administrator
• 9/30 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT
Tech Coordinator
• 10/7 @ 3:00 pm CT
• 10/9 @ 10:00 am CThttps://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-prep.aspx
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Upcoming Face-to-Face Training
Schedule and Locations
11/2 – New Bern, NC (10:00-2:30)
11/3 – High Point, NC (10:00-2:30)
11/4 – Asheville, NC (10:30-3:00)
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Face-to-Face Training
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NC Tech Coordinator Webinar
11/18 @ 10:00-12:00 am EST
https://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-tech.aspx
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Accessibility• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Ac
commodations Guidelines
• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Accommodations Descriptions
• WIDA Accessibility FAQ
• Accommodation Notification Request Form
• Coming soon:
– ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 NC DPI Quick Reference
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0Policy
AccessibilityOperations
Wendy WootenAmanda DanksBrian Swiger
Testing Policy and Operations
September 16, 2015
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
• 2015–16 WIDA Consortium begins operational administration of new summative assessment for grades 1 – 12
• Used annually to assess Limited English Proficient (LEP) students’ English language proficiency
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 in NC
• Mandatory online administrations
• Paper/pencil available
technology hardships
accessibility due to disability
• Letters of Hardship
• No split mode of administration
Grades 1–3 Writing (paper/pencil)
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Training and Administration
• New training is required for test administrators
• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
February 1–March 11, 2016
• Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
February 1–March 11, 2016
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Differences: Listening
© 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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Differences: Reading
© 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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Differences: Speaking
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Differences: Writing
© 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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Online Advantages• Online-administration sequence (adaptive)
• Built in accommodations/accessibility features
• Greater flexibility multiple grades/proficiency levels
• Central scoring by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) © 2015 Board of Regents of the
University of Wisconsin System
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Universal Design Online
• Human read directions embedded
• Multiple modalities
• Animations/graphics
• Modeling
• Embedded scaffolding
• “Chunking”
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WIDA Accessibility and Accommodations Framework
© 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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Accessibility Tools Examples
• Read/Repeat test directions by TA
• Adaptive seating/furniture, study carrel, special lighting/acoustics
• Allow for paper/pencil version (waiver process)
• Using tools to minimize distractions or maintain focus
• Student reads test aloud to self 37
Accommodations
IEP/504 Plan
YesDocumented in
IEP/504 Plan ANDUsed
regularly in instruction
Considered
carefully for each subtest and test delivery mode
No
Accommodations must not be used
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As outlined on pages 8-22 of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Descriptions
© Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Online vs. Paper/Pencil
• Some accommodations can be provided within the online system and/or paper/pencil version
• Guidelines for accommodations may be different from those of other assessments
• Accommodations allowed depend on the subtest
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Accommodation Differences
BIG and small
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Read Aloud Test Items by Human Reader
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Large Print Version of the Test
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Braille Version of the Test
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Extended speaking Test Response Time
© 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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Updating the Pre ID File
• The following accommodations must be entered in PowerSchool prior to the file transfer:
– Manual Control of Item Audio
– Repeat Item Audio
– Extended Speaking Test Response Time
Information must be entered by December 1, 2015
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Operations Calendar
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Operation Timelines• Timelines are basically the same
• Test materials will be ordered using the Pre-ID file
• File will be extracted from PowerSchool (not CFDC)
• Two websites are critical
• Wida.us for training portal
• WIDA-AMS for test administration47
WIDA Website
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WIDA AMS
• WIDA Assessment Management System
• Basically the test engine
• Test coordinators will use the system to set up Test Administrator and Technology Coordinator accounts
• Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) will be contacting you regarding this account
• www.wida-ams.us (sample test items available)
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Operations Training Summary
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Headsets
• Headsets (earphones and microphone) are required for the online test.
• They will be distributed at a ratio of one pair for every 10 students.
• They must be cleaned with alcohol after use.
• Instructions for cleaning will be provided.
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Operations Notes
• First step is to get testing software downloaded (tech coordinators).
• More extensive training to follow
• New contact info to remember
• [email protected] or 1-855-787-9615
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Upcoming Webinars (WIDA)
Test Coordinator
• 9/23 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT
• 9/24 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT
Test Administrator
• 9/30 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT
Tech Coordinator
• 10/7 @ 3:00 pm CT
• 10/9 @ 10:00 am CThttps://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-prep.aspx 53
Upcoming Face-to-Face Training
Schedule and Locations
11/2 – New Bern, NC
11/3 – High Point, NC
11/4 – Asheville, NC
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Face-to-Face Training
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NC Tech Coordinator Webinar
11/18 @ 10:00-12:00 am EST
https://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-tech.aspx
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Accessibility• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Ac
commodations Guidelines
• ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Accommodations Descriptions
• WIDA Accessibility FAQ
• Accommodation Notification Request Form
• Coming soon:
– ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 NC DPI Quick Reference
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