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CMAS 12th GradeAccessibility and Accommodations
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES AND ACCOMMODATIONSOVERVIEW
TestNav 8 ◦ Embedded features: available to all
students to increase accessibility
◦ Embedded accessibility features that must be requested ahead of time: available to all students to increase accessibility
◦ Additional embedded and non-embedded accommodations available to students consistent with their IEP, 504, or English learner plans
Increased Accessibility
Crosswalk from TCAPAccessibility Features and ACCOMMODATIONS
TCAP S=Standard
R=Restricted to IEP/504, ELLNSA=IEP/504 Nonstandard
CMAS Science/Social Studies
Accessibility Features for ALL Students-highlighted ones must be
marked in advance in pearson access Accommodations IEP, 504, ELL Plan ONLY
highlighted ones must be marked or ordered in advance in pearson access
Presentation
1 Large Print 18 S Magnifier or Zoom paper based large print 2 Extra Large R (IEP, 504) Zoom
3 Color Contrast S Yes-black font on white screen Screen Contrasts-color 4 External Color Overlays S Yes 5 Low-Vision Devices* R(IEP, 504) Zoom
6 Teacher Read Directions S Yes
7 Oral Scripts-English-human reads it S (No-Reading) Yes, oral script
7aTranslated Oral Script-Spanish (human reads it) R (No-Reading)
Yes, use provided Spanish translated oral script
7b Translated Oral Script-other languages R (No-Reading) Yes, must first translate locally
the English oral script
8 Text-to-Speech-English-computer reads it R (No-Reading) Yes-text to speech
8a Text-to-Speech-Spanish-computer reads it Yes-Spanish text to speech
8 Sign Language R (No-Reading) Use oral script to translate
9 Braille w/ Tactile Graphics R(IEP, 504) Yes, provided with paper copy
10 Read Aloud to Self S Setting Consideration 11 Audio Amplification R(IEP, 504) Volume Control
12 Word-to-Word Glossary/Dictionary R Yes, school provides
13 Closed Captioning of Video Yes
14 Redirect Student to Test NSA Yes
15 Descriptive Video (for blindness) Yes
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
Available to all students
Accessibility Features Available to All Students
FeatureScientific calculatorAnswer eliminatorExtended timeFlag items for reviewGeneral administration considerationsGeneral administration directions repeatedHighlighterLine reader guide (Ruler)Magnification/ enlargementNavigation toolsPointerRedirect student to the testRuler (can also be used as a line guide)Writing toolsPeriodic TableNotepad
New
Periodic Table
Periodic Table
Accessibility feature-Redirection
The Test Administrator may redirect off-task students back to the test by saying, “<student’s name>, continue working.” No coaching or assistance may be provided
in any wayThe Test Administrator may not remind or
encourage students to complete a specific item
The Test Administrator may not provide any physical cues to the test as they could be misconstrued as directing the student to incorrect or correct responses
Selected by form1. Text-to-speech (accessibility feature)
Continue to play Click to hear *CDE recommends students are
taught to default to this2. Spanish audio (accommodation)3. Color contrast (accommodation)4. Text-to-speech with color contrast
(accommodation)5. Spanish audio with color contrast
(accommodation)6. Oral script (accommodation)
Embedded Features that Must Be Requested
Text to SpeechWhile available to all students, it is not appropriate for all students.Generally speaking, students who used an Oral
Script on TCAP should be considered for Text-to-Speech on computer based assessments
Large file size affects student testing – even with proctor caching
The appropriate form must be assigned in PearsonAccess prior to testing
Students need headphones for this feature
It is strongly encouraged that students using text-to-speech as an accessibility feature access it in the ePAT environment to ensure they are familiar with it, and that they will use it.
No. Only students who really need this accessibility feature should have it
Security issues: There is only one form for text-to-speech
Training issues: students must know how to use it before testing
Network performance issues: file sizes for items with TTS are 4-10 times larger than regular item files. Network and computer performance estimates are based on the standard file size
Should every student be given Text-to-Speech (TTS)?
Accessibility Features Available to All Students Who Use Similar Accessibility Strategies During Instruction and class/district assessments
Feature Description IconText-to-Speech 1) Select “Play”
OR
2) Select “Click to Hear” button
Table talk- Text to speechWho might text to speech be
appropriate for at your school?Who do you need to talk to in
order to find out which students with IEP/504 and ELL are currently using text to speech (oral script)?
Will you use the epats? When?
ACCOMMODATIONSIEP, 504 or ELL only
Must be based on an individual need documented in the student’s approved IEP, 504, or English Learner plan
A master list of all students and their accommodations must be maintained by the SAC. These will need to be recorded in PearsonAccess. Please include students using text-to-speech.
Accommodations are available for computer-based and paper-based administration.◦ Paper-based form is itself intended to be an
accommodated formSome accommodations must be indicated in
PearsonAccess/Pearson Next prior to testing
Accommodations
Idea-way to track accommodations (and accessibility features)
Name SASI ID
Accessibility
Features to mark in
advance for Science
Accommodation
Science
Accessibility
features to mark in
advance for Social
Studies
Accommodation
Social Studies
3 formal plans allow for statewide Assessment accommodations
Students with an IEPStudents with a 504 planStudents identified as an English
language learner
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Assessment accommodation must be:
In use at least 90 days prior to testing◦ Used regularly and with fidelity during classroom instruction
◦ For High School accommodations would be in place the previous spring
Based on a documented educational need◦ Individual, not based on program or teaching style
Documented in an IEP, 504 plan or ELL plan◦ Team includes educators, parents and student
◦ Parent signatures NOT be only used for assessments
HOW DO YOU KNOW?
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Exceptions to the 90-day rule New Student to the District:
Contact the student’s former school for al l relevant documentation (IEP,504,or ELP)
I f no documentation can be obtained, consult the student and parent to discuss any accommodations that have been provided over the past three months
Student may have access to accessibi l i ty features or accommodations l isted in their IEP, 504 plan or ELL plan
Unforeseeable Circumstances: I f a student suffers from an unforeseeable (not predicted
or scheduled) circumstance less than three months prior to the start of testing and requires an accommodation to access the state test, he/she may be provided with i t
HS events over summer
Example: Student with a concussion needs breaks
IEP or 504 plans Historically less than .01% of
studentsState deadline is DECEMBER 15
Unique Accommodations (new name for Non Standard Accommodations requests)
Examples:• Record answers into a tape recorder and
play back to type• Picture cues to stay on task• Magazines to tear when frustrated• Student given “Skittles” at specific
intervals for time on task
Presentation◦ English oral script used for:
On-site translations into languages other than Spanish* On-site sign language presentation*
◦ Spanish audio◦ Spanish oral script*
◦ Color contrast, including high contrast and reverse contrast
◦ External cover overlays
◦ Word-to-word dictionaries (English/native language)
◦ Assistive technology devices – compatibility will need to be established
*Due to the number, length and complexity of sources in the Social Studies assessment, it is recommended that this accommodation be provided individually when practicable.
Accommodations for Computer-Based Administration
New
Oral Presentation Options
English oral script for computer is used for: On-site translations into other languages On-site sign language presentation
English oral script for paper Recommend group size of 3 or less for Science Recommend group size of 1 for Social Studies
.
Students select to play button to hear the text in Spanish
Students can control volume
Spanish Text to Speech
Spanish Audio in Performance Events - Directions
Spanish Audio in Performance Events – Interacting with Items
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Color Contrast Embedded color contrast
Check with vision specialist/SPED team Must indicate color contrast form prior to
testing When the color contrast setting is selected
only the background and text are adjusted Graphics are presented in full color on a
white background
External color overlays May be used on paper or computer
Devices with demonstrated TestNav 8 compatibility:
www.pearsononlinetesting.com/at
Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology
Assistive technology includes but is not limited to:◦ computers ◦ Keyboards◦ Communication devices and ◦ adaptive computer input/output devices
Check for compatibility◦ www.pearsononlinetesting.com/at
Speech – to – Text◦ Separate Machine◦ Printed and transcribed into test
Word Prediction◦ Separate Machine ◦ Printed and transcribed into test
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Assistive Technology cont.
Additional considerations for test security must be applied when students are using assistive technology, including speech-to-text and word prediction software. Students must be seated in such a manner that they
cannot see other students’ screens. Students must not retrieve or access work from
another student. Students must not be able to access additional
programs or the Internet while in the testing environment.
Student must not be able to access any previously saved data while in the testing environment.
Extra time may not be given for “lost” work.
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Assistive Technology cont.
Students may not have access to assistive technology devices that contain secure materials until all secure materials have been removed from the device. Devices that still contain secure materials must be secured with testing materials.
Answers must be transcribed for scoring.
Response◦ Written responses in Spanish
◦ Scribe (must be individually administered) English Other languages
◦ Assistive technology devices – compatibility will need to be established
Accommodations for Computer-Based Administration
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Scribe
Selected Response:
◦Physical disability that prohibits the use of a keyboard/mouse
◦Or adaptive equipment is not compatible with TestNav 8
Constructed Response:◦A physical disability that severely
limits or prevents the student’s motor process of writing through keyboarding or other assistive technology
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Written in Native Language
Students may write in English or Spanish on the CMAS: Science and Social Studies assessment
Students who write in a language other than English or Spanish will need their answers translated and transcribed
Students must write in English on the CMAS: PARCC ELA/L assessment
Setting◦ Small group◦ Individual
Timing ◦ Extended time greater than time and a half ◦ Time of day ◦ Multiple breaks (requires separate setting)
Accommodations for Computer-based Administration
Paper Pencil or Online?Paper-based Assessments: A paper-
based form of the assessments will only be available for students who: ◦Have a neurological disorder, a condition that
causes seizures or another health condition that prevents the student from accessing the computer
◦Need a braille form with tactile graphics ◦ IEP or 504 plan requires assistive technology,
such as speech-to-text, that may not be compatible with the test engine. www.pearsononlinetesting.com/at
◦Will provide written responses in a language other than English or Spanish
Presentation◦ Braille with tactile graphics◦ Large print (Reminder: computer-based has zoom and
magnifier)◦ External cover overlays◦ English oral script (text-to-speech in computer-based)*
On-site translations into languages other than Spanish On-site sign language presentation
◦ Spanish oral script (also computer-based)*◦ Word-to-word dictionary (English/native language)
*Due to the number, length and complexity of sources in the Social Studies assessment, it is recommended that this accommodation be provided individually when practicable.
Accommodations for Paper-based Administration
Response◦ Braille note-taker◦ Scribe (also for computer-based)
Must be administered individually◦ Speech-to-text◦ Assistive technology devices (word prediction)
Setting (same as computer-based)◦ Small group◦ Individual
Timing (same as computer-based)◦ Extended time greater than time and a half ◦ Time of day ◦ Multiple breaks (requires separate setting)
Accommodations for Paper-based Administration
Keeping track and organizingSimple list of student names and
accessibility features and accommodations they will use
To Do List
Be sure that documentation is specific (ex: content area, length of extended time, etc.).
Check all IEP, 504, and ELL plans NOW to make sure that all accommodations listed are currently in use in classroom instruction and assessments.
If an accommodation is no longer needed or being used, revise the document and remove the accommodation. (IEP Additional Meeting – Case Manager, Parent, General Ed Teacher; 504 – Counselor, Parent).
To Do List If a teacher is consistently providing a non-documented individual
accommodation (so for IEP or 504 or ELL only) for a student that would be appropriate for use on CMAS, convene a formal meeting conducted by an educational team (includes parent) to evaluate and properly document the accommodation.
Involve parents and students in accommodations decisions and evaluate to make sure they are useful and purposeful.
Remember that accommodations must be regularly used for at least 90 days prior to CMAS in order to be allowed.
Provide time for students to practice accessibility features and accommodations in the online test environment (ePAT).
Talk/Think/Plan next stepsWhere are current accommodations
documents for students kept? 12th graders? If nothing current kept, what will your building use?
Who is your building ESS contact (s) for finding out which IEP/504 students need accommodations and what accommodations they need?
How will you decide which students need text to speech?
How will you collect from teachers which ELL students need which accommodations?
End date that you will have all collected in so you can order and so you can create test sessions in pearson access?