Alaska Department of Education & Early Development 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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Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
District Test Coordinator Training 2006
Alternative Assessment Program
and
Limited English Proficient (LEP) Guidelines for Students on a Diploma Track
Janet ValentourAlternative Assessment Program Manager
Before we start…Do you have a copy of:
1. Participation Guidelines 2005
2. Modified and Nonstandardized applications
3. Nonstandardized Student Report
4. Guide to a Diploma
5. Parent brochure for new 9th graders
6. LEP Accommodations Form
7. 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 2ORNot Proficient
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Step 1 – Diploma TrackHSGQE during Spring Semester of
Sophomore Yearalso 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:1. 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.
2. 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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Spec. ed.– Decisions to make! Take it again with or without accommodations.
Not Proficient Outcome for Students on IEP or 504 Plans
ModifiedHSGQE
NonstandardizedHSGQE
OR
Step 2
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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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• District test coordinator will receive copies of these before testing from the EED’s program manager or teachers.
• Approved for all subsequent test administrations. • Confidential information: District test coordinator keeps copies in a
secured area.
Signature required for approval
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Spec. ed.– Decisions to make! Take it again with or without accommodations.
Not Proficient Outcome for Students on IEP or 504 Plans
ModifiedHSGQE
NonstandardizedHSGQE
OR
Step 2
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Step 2 - NonstandardizedThis 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 1All Students
take the HSGQE
Step 2Modified HSGQE
Step 2Nonstandardized
HSGQEor
Take a look at your Guide to a Diploma
Not Proficient
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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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• It is a suggested form for teachers to use.
• District test coordinators do not collect them.
• Effective for all subsequent testing.
LEP Support for HSGQE
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Security Issues regarding Accommodations and Modifications
Group students with like accommodations and modifications