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Virginia’s Limited English Proficient (LEP)/English Language Learners (ELL/EL) Guidelines 2017for Participation in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

Digitally Based Assessments (DBA) Assessments using Tablets with KeyboardsPaper-and-Pencil (P&P) Comparability Linking Study

Grades 4 and 8 Mathematics and Reading

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) expects students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) will be included in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) as follows:

All LEP students who participate in the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, including the SOL Plain English Mathematics test or the Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) Reading assessment, should participate in NAEP using NAEP accommodations as appropriate.

Only LEP students who have been enrolled in United States schools for less than twelve months and cannot access the NAEP assessment may be excluded from any NAEP assessments. Any other LEP students must have prior VDOE approval for exclusion. Please contact Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator, for information.

NAEP 2017 will not produce results for individual students, schools, or school divisions. All NAEP 2017 state operational results are summarized only at the state and national levels. The NAEP assessments do not impact the student or the school, and are instead intended solely to provide a picture of the nation’s educational performance and progress. A student’s LEP Student Assessment Participation Plan should not require revisions for the student to participate in NAEP.

Please note the following differences in accommodation practices for Virginia state assessments and the expectation for inclusion on NAEP.

1) NAEP is a timed test. LEP students who receive additional time on a routine basis on classroom and other assessments are allowed the Extended Time (see Tables 2 and 4) accommodation on NAEP tests. This does not have to be documented an LEP Student Assessment Participation Plan.

2) NAEP is much shorter than the state assessments, so multiple day testing is not offered. Students who receive a multiple day testing accommodation on the Virginia state assessments should take the NAEP assessments in one day with breaks as needed. Students will complete two 25-30-minute subject matter blocks in only one content area (mathematics or reading) and answer survey questions about their educational experiences. If a student is tested with breaks on a routine basis, please code the Breaks During Testing (see Tables 3 and 4) accommodation.

3) For the DBA administrations, NAEP assesses students in groups of 25. If a student is tested on a routine basis in a smaller group, please code the Must Be Tested in a Separate Session (see Table 3) accommodation. NAEP field staff will assist in grouping students into smaller groups.

4) Students are provided earbuds that they may keep and a stylus. Students selected for mathematics will receive scratch paper and a pencil.

Note on the DBA and the comparability linking study:NAEP 2017 state operational will be administered in two different administration types. Approximately 50 students will be assessed in the DBA administrations on digitally based items using NAEP provided tablets. An additional 12-25 students will be assessed using NAEP paper-and-pencil test booklets as part of a comparability linking study. Since Virginia, other states, and the nation use the NAEP biennial trend information as one measure of their standards, instruction, and assessment systems this study will help determine the feasibility of using digitally based assessments for trend.

Tables 1, 2, and 3 below describe accommodations available for the DBA assessments.

Table 4 below describes accommodations available for the paper-and-pencil comparability linking study.

Virginia’s Limited English Proficient (LEP)/English Language Learners (ELL/EL) Inclusion Guidelines 2017for Participation in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)



NAEP tests include short response, extended response, and multiple choice items. Several accommodations provided on Virginia assessments are available for all students through universal design elements. The chart is divided into three sections: Table 1 includes universal design elements that will be available to all students; Table 2 includes accommodations provided by the test delivery system; and Table 3 includes accommodations provided outside the test delivery system.

If you have questions about accommodations for NAEP, please contact Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator, at [email protected] or (804) 786-1939.

Table 1: NAEP DBA AssessmentsNAEP Universal Design Elements

Available to All StudentsNAEP

Universal Design Element

NAEP Subject NAEP Universal Design Element Description Notes for Virginia

Zooming Mathematics and Reading

Tool to enlarge content onscreen up to 2 times the default text/image size. Students can change text sizes ranging from approximately 12-point font to approximately 24-point font. Twenty-four point font is approximately 1/3-inch tall.

NOTE: Does not include the toolbar, item tabs, scrollbars, calculator, and equation editor.

The NAEP DBA tutorial demonstrates use of the zooming tool.

If the zooming universal design element will not be sufficient, code the Magnification (see Table 2) accommodation.

One-on-One/Small Group

Mathematics and Reading

All students are interacting on a one-on-one basis with the tablet and will have earbuds to reduce distractions. Read Aloud and other accommodations will be provided through the tablet and will not distract other students in the room.

NOTE: Students will be tested in the regular session with up to 25 other students. If students need to be assessed in a smaller group, please code the accommodation Must Be Tested in a Separate Session.

If the student needs a group smaller than 25, also code the Must Be Tested in a Separate Session (see Table 3) accommodation. NAEP field staff will assist in grouping students into smaller groups.

Directions Only Read Aloud/Text-to-Speech (English)


General directions are read aloud to all students. Directions within the assessment can be selected and read aloud by the system using text-to-speech. The NAEP DBA tutorial includes how to select some or all the text for text-to-speech.

NOTE: Only LEP students who have been enrolled in United States schools for less than twelve months may be excluded from any NAEP assessments. Any other LEP students must have prior VDOE approval for exclusion. Please contact Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator, at [email protected] or (804) 786-1939 for information.

NAEP 2017 State Operational/Gr4&8/LEP/ Virginia Department of Education Updated 9/2016

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Read Aloud/Text-to-Speech (English) – Occasional or Most or All

Mathematics

Not Allowed for

Reading

Students select some or all text to be read aloud by the system using text-to-speech.

Read Aloud/Text-to-Speech (English) – Occasional or Most or All is not allowed for reading passages or reading items.

In addition to the directions, the NAEP DBA testing system’s text-to-speech is available to all students for the entire assessment except for reading. The testing system has the capability for students to highlight text to be read aloud. The NAEP DBA tutorial demonstrates how to select some or all of the text for text-to-speech.

All students are provided with earbuds; however they may use their own earbuds or headsets if desired. The NAEP field staff can provide a limited number of headsets upon request.

For students selected for NAEP reading, an additional parent letter is available notifying parents that the read-aloud accommodation will not be provided for NAEP and that NAEP does not provide individual student, school, or school division level data. Additional parent letters are available on MyNAEP, the secure website for schools, or by contacting Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator.

Use a Computer/Tablet to Respond

Mathematics and Reading All students respond on NAEP-provided tablets. Virginia students should be accustomed to using technology for testing.

Color Theming Mathematics and Reading

Students have a choice of three color contrast options, including one high-contrast option. The default is black text on white background and the two other options are white text on black background and black text on beige background.

NOTE: This tool is not available for the tutorial and some items. If students need all content in high contrast, please code the accommodation High Contrast for Visually Impaired Students.

The NAEP DBA tutorial demonstrates how to adjust contrast or colors.

Scratchwork/Highlighter Capability


Allows freehand drawing and highlighting on the screen. The scratchwork/highlighter tool is available for most content. The NAEP DBA tutorial demonstrates how to use the tools.

Elimination CapabilityMathematics and Reading

Allows students to gray out answer choices for multiple-choice items.

NOTE: This tool is not available for constructed-response items.The NAEP DBA tutorial demonstrates how to use the tools.

Volume Adjustment Mathematics and Reading

Some portions of the assessment feature audio, such as text-to-speech or multimedia item content. Students may raise or lower the volume using a control on the tablet.

The NAEP DBA tutorial demonstrates how to use the tools.











Closed Captioning Mathematics and Reading All voice-over narration is closed captioned. The NAEP DBA tutorial demonstrates how to use the tools.

Table 2: DBA AssessmentsNAEP Accommodation Provided by Test Delivery System

Available to LEP/ELL/EL StudentsNAEP

AccommodationNAEP

Subject NAEP Accommodation Description Notes for Virginia

Extended Time Mathematics and Reading

This accommodation requires that students be given extra time to complete the assessment.

NOTE: If the state test is untimed, students may or may not require extended time on NAEP. NAEP is a timed but not a “speeded” test (it is not designed to evaluate how many questions a student can answer in a limited amount of time). Generally, most students are able to complete the NAEP cognitive sections in the time allowed.

NAEP is a timed test. LEP Students who receive additional time on a routine basis on classroom and other assessments are allowed the Extended Time accommodation on NAEP tests. This does not have to be documented in student’s LEP Student Assessment Participation Plan







Table 3 NAEP DBA AssessmentsAccommodations Provided Outside Test Delivery System


AccommodationNAEP


Breaks During Testing


This accommodation requires that the student be allowed to take breaks as requested or at predetermined intervals during the assessment. This also could mean that the student is allowed to take the assessment in more than one sitting during a single day.

All NAEP testing must be conducted on a single day.

Code this for any student needing frequent, short breaks or needing a break between each of the sections. All NAEP testing must be conducted on a single day. Since NAEP is much shorter than the Virginia Standard of Learning (SOL) assessments, most students who usually take an SOL assessment over multiple days should be administered NAEP with breaks.

Consider also coding the Must Be Tested in a Separate Session (see Table 3) accommodation to avoid disruptions to other students if a student needs very frequent breaks.

Must Be Tested in a Separate Session


This accommodation requires that the student be tested away from other students in a separate testing area.

NOTE: This could be a small group or one-on-one.

Code this for ANY student who participates in the Virginia assessment program in a small group or one-on-one. NAEP field staff will assist in grouping students into smaller groups.

Must Have an Aide Present in the Testing Room


This accommodation requires that the aide the student regularly works with be present in the testing room while the assessment is being conducted.

NOTE: Only trained NAEP staff may conduct a DBA session.

School staff are encouraged to be in the testing session.

NOTE: Only trained NAEP staff may conduct a DBA session.

Uses Template Mathematics and Reading

This is a cutout or overlay provided by the school that is used to focus a student’s attention on one part of a screen by obscuring the other parts of the screen.

The school will need to provide the template(s).

Specify any template(s) needed by the student.

Special Equipment Mathematics and Reading

This is a study carrel or portable screen provided by the school used to limit distractions for a student. It may also include special light and furniture used by the student.

The school will need to provide any special equipment.

Specify any special equipment needed by the student.

Preferential Seating Mathematics and Reading

This accommodation requires that the student sit in a designated area for the assessment, such as away from other students to limit distractions, a location where there is access to special equipment, or close to the front of the room so the student can see or hear more easily.

The school will need to specify any special seating.

Include this NAEP accommodation if a student needs special seating.







Table 3 NAEP DBA AssessmentsAccommodations Provided Outside Test Delivery System


AccommodationNAEP


Bilingual Dictionary (in any language)

Mathematics

Not Allowed for Reading

This is a hand-held electronic or hard-copy bilingual dictionary provided by the school in any language that contains English translations of words but does not contain definitions. It is sometimes referred to as a “word-for-word” dictionary, “word-to-word translation dictionary,” or a “bilingual word list.”

Bilingual Dictionary is not allowed for reading.

Schools will need to furnish bilingual dictionaries. In Virginia, only paper (non-electric) bilingual dictionaries are allowed.


Other (specify) Mathematics and Reading

Any accommodations not listed above. Please check with Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator to see if other accommodations are allowed on NAEP.


For LEP students who participate in the SOL Plain English Mathematics test, an additional parent letter is available notifying parents that a “Plain English Mathematics” test is not available in NAEP, and that NAEP does not provide student, school, or school division level data. Additional parent letters are available on MyNAEP, the secure website for schools, or by contacting Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator.








Grades 4 and 8 Mathematics and Reading Paper-and-Pencil Assessments

NAEP tests include short response, extended response, and multiple choice items. Table 4 lists the NAEP paper-and-pencil accommodations for LEP students. NAEP accommodations are only allowed for English language learners.

Table 4: Paper-and-Pencil Comparability Linking Study AssessmentsNAEP Accommodations Available for LEP Students

NAEP Accommodation

NAEP Subject NAEP Accommodation Description Notes for Virginia

Extended Time Mathematics and Reading

This accommodation requires that students be given extra time to complete the assessment.NOTE: If state test is untimed, students may or may not require extended time on NAEP. NAEP is a timed but not a “speeded” test (it is not designed to evaluate how many questions a student can answer in a limited amount of time). Generally, most students are able to complete the NAEP cognitive sections in the time allowed (25 minutes per section).

NAEP is a timed test. LEP Students who receive additional time on a routine basis on classroom and other assessments are allowed the extended time accommodation on NAEP tests even if extended time is not included in an LEP Student Assessment Participation Plan.

Consider also coding the Small Group accommodation.

Small Group Mathematics and Reading

Generally, a small group session includes no more than five students. A student can be assigned to a small group session because he/she requires one, or because one or more of the accommodations he/she typically requires must be administered in a separate session to minimize distractions to other students in the regular session.

Code this accommodation for LEP students who are tested in a small group on routine basis.


NOTE: If needed and available, school staff may conduct a paper-and-pencil assessment session. Administration scripts and directions are provided.

One-on-One Mathematics and Reading

This accommodation requires that the student be assessed individually in an area free of distractions.



Read Aloud in English – Directions Only


For this accommodation, students may have the general directions (the same for all students) and/or the subject-specific directions read aloud, repeated, or reworded in any way in English so that students understand what to do.

NOTE: Some students’ education plans stipulate that they should receive this accommodation. For those students, this will be coded as an accommodation. Students who do not have this as a required accommodation, but who need the general directions (the same for all students) and/or the subject-specific directions read aloud, repeated, or reworded in any way in English can request this by raising his or her hand during the session, and it will not be recorded as an accommodation.

Schools should let all students know in advance that they may ask for clarification and directions repeated.

Only LEP students with a read aloud accommodation should have this accommodation included.









NAEP Accommodation


Read Aloud in English – Occasional

Mathematics


For this accommodation, students may request to have words, phrases, or sentences read aloud to them in English.

Read Aloud in English – Occasional is not allowed for reading.

For this accommodation, students must raise their hand to have part of the test read aloud and will be in a large group with other students.

Most Virginia students who need read aloud are accustomed to Read Aloud in English – Most or All where they will be able to have the entire test read if needed.



Read Aloud in English – Most or All

Mathematics


For this accommodation, students may request to have most or all of the assessment booklet read aloud to them in English.

Read aloud in English – Most or All is not allowed for reading.

For this accommodation, the student must also be in a Small Group.



Breaks During Test Mathematics and Reading

This accommodation requires that the student be allowed to take breaks as requested or at predetermined intervals during the assessment. This also could mean that the student is allowed to take the assessment in more than one sitting during a single day.

All NAEP testing must be conducted on a single day.

Code this for any student needing frequent, short breaks or needing a break between each of the sections. All NAEP testing must be conducted on a single day. Since NAEP is much shorter than the Virginia Standard of Learning (SOL) assessments, most students who usually take an SOL assessment over multiple days should be administered NAEP with breaks.

Consider also coding the Small Group accommodation..

Must Have an Aide Administer the Test


This accommodation requires that a school staff member familiar to the student administer or be present during the session.










NAEP Accommodation


Uses Template Mathematics and Reading

This is a cutout or overlay provided by the school that is used to focus a student’s attention on one part of a screen by obscuring the other parts of the screen.

Code this NAEP accommodation if a school provided template is needed by the student.

Special Equipment Mathematics and Reading

This is a study carrel or portable screen provided by the school used to limit distractions for a student. It may also include special light and furniture used by the student.

Code this NAEP accommodation if a student needs special equipment provided by the school.

Preferential Seating Mathematics and Reading

This accommodation requires that the student sit in a designated area for the assessment, such as away from other students to limit distractions; a location where there is access to special equipment; or close to the front of the room so the student can see or hear more easily.

Include this NAEP accommodation if a student needs special seating.

Bilingual Dictionary (in any language)

Mathematics


This is a hand-held electronic or hard copy bilingual dictionary provided by the school in any language that contains English translations of words but does not contain definitions. It is sometimes referred to as a “word-for-word” dictionary, “word-to-word translation dictionary,” or a “bilingual word list.” Bilingual Dictionary is not allowed for reading.

Schools will need to furnish bilingual dictionaries. In Virginia, only paper (non-electric) bilingual dictionaries are allowed.

For students selected for NAEP reading, an additional parent letter is available notifying parents that the read-aloud accommodation will not be provided for NAEP and that NAEP does not provide individual student, school, or school division level data. Additional parent letters are available on MyNAEP, the secure website for schools, or by contacting Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator

Other (specify) Mathematics and Reading

Any accommodations not listed above. Please check with Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator to see if other accommodations are allowed on NAEP.


For LEP students who participate in the SOL Plain English Mathematics test, an additional parent letter is available notifying parents that a “Plain English Mathematics” test is not available in NAEP, and that NAEP does not provide student, school, or school division level data. Additional parent letters are available on MyNAEP, the secure website for schools, or by contacting Wendy Geiger, Virginia NAEP State Coordinator.





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