Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Policy Manual

224 Pages·2017·2.36 MB·English

Maryland Assessment,
Accessibility, & Accommodations
Policy Manual
Issue ID: 201710
Issue Date: October 2017
Effective Until Superseded
Marylandpublicschools.org
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Maryland Assessment,
Accessibility, and
Accommodations
Policy Manual
Selecting, Administering and Evaluating
the Use of Accommodations
for Instruction and Assessment
Issue Date: October 1, 2017
Issue ID 201710 • Effective Until Superseded
marylandpublicschools.org
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Dr. Karen B. Salmon, PhD
State Superintendent of Schools
Andrew R. Smarick
President, Maryland Board of Education
Larry Hogan
Governor, State of Maryland
The Maryland State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access
to programs. For inquiries related to department policy, please contact: Equity Assurance and Compliance
Branch, Maryland State Department of Education, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore Maryland 21201;
Phone [phone]; TTY/TDD 410-333-6442; Fax [phone].
Maryland State Department of Education Contacts
Marsie Torchon Division of Curriculum, Research, Assessment and Accountability ................. 410-767-2498
[email protected]
Karla Marty Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services ............................... 410-767-0244
[email protected]
Nancy Schmitt Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services ............................... 410-767-0743
[email protected]
Ilhye Yoon Division of Curriculum, Research, Assessment and Accountability ................. 410-767-0714
[email protected]
Laura Hook Division of Curriculum, Research, Assessment and Accountability ................. 410-767-6577
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
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Section 1: Introduction
Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Policy Manual: An Overview................................... 1-1
The Structure of this Manual .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Section 2A: Maryland Accommodations Policy Overview
General Principles for All Maryland Assessment Programs .................................................................................. 2-1
Participation ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Accommodated Students ....................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Accommodations Not Specified in This Document ................................................................................................ 2-3
Accommodated, Excused, and Exempted Students ............................................................................................. 2-4
Summary of Accommodating Students.................................................................................................................. 2-6
Excused Students .................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Exempted Students ................................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Special Exemption Conditions for ELs on the ELA Assessment ........................................................................... 2-7
Special Medical Exemption Conditions for Assessments ...................................................................................... 2-7
Summary of Excusing Students ............................................................................................................................. 2-7
Summary of Exempting Students .......................................................................................................................... 2-9
Section 2B: Maryland Assessment Summary
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-11
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) ..................................................... 2-12
Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) ................................................................................................ 2-13
High School Assessment (HSA) ............................................................................................................................ 2-14
Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) ............................................................................................................ 2-15
Alternate Maryland Integrated Science Assessment, Dynamic Learning Maps (Alt-MISA, DLM) ........................ 2-16
English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) .............................................................................................. 2-18
Section 3: Accessibility Features for All Students
What are Accessibility Features? ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Fact Sheet AFA-1: Accessibility Features for All Students .................................................................................... 3-2
Fact Sheet AFA-2: Accessibility Features for All Students Identified in Advance ................................................. 3-6
Fact Sheet AC-1: Administrative Considerations for All Students ......................................................................... 3-9
Section 4A: Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Step 1: Setting Expectations — Expect Students with Disabilities to Achieve
Grade-level Academic Content Standards ................................................................................................ 4-1
Step 2: Learning About Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment of
Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................................................... 4-5
Step 3: Selecting Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment for
Individual Students with Disabilities........................................................................................................... 4-8
Step 4: Administering Accommodations During Instruction and Assessment of
Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................................................... 4-17
Step 5: Evaluating and Improving Accommodations Use in Instruction and
Assessment of Students with Disabilities .................................................................................................. 4-22
Section 4B: Accommodations Fact Sheets for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Fact Sheet SWD-1: Presentation Accommodations .............................................................................................. 4-25
Fact Sheet SWD-2: Response Accommodations .................................................................................................. 4-38
Fact Sheet SWD-3: Timing and Scheduling Accommodations ............................................................................. 4-54
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Section 4C: Accommodations Tools for Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Tool SWD-1: Access Needs That May Require Accommodations ........................................................................ 4-57
Tool SWD-2: Accommodations from the Student’s Perspective ........................................................................... 4-59
Tool SWD-3: Assessment Accommodations Plan ................................................................................................. 4-60
Tool SWD-4: Assessment Accommodations Agreement ...................................................................................... 4-61
Tool SWD-5: Logistics Planning Checklist ............................................................................................................. 4-62
Tool SWD-6: Accommodations Journal ................................................................................................................. 4-63
Tool SWD-7: Application for Approval to Administer the High School
Assessments over Multiple Days ..................................................................................................... 4-65
Tool SWD-8: Guidance for Provision of the Interpretation/Transliterating Accommodation
for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing ........................................................................................................ 4-72
Tool SWD-9: Use of Accommodations in the Classroom ...................................................................................... 4-74
Tool SWD-10: Assessment Accommodations Questionnaire ............................................................................... 4-75
Tool SWD-11: Parent Input Regarding Accommodations ..................................................................................... 4-76
Section 5: The Six-Step Process for Accommodating English Learners (ELs)
Step 1: Setting Expectations – Expect ELs to Achieve Grade-Level Academic Content Standards .................... 5-1
Step 2: Setting Expectations — Understanding the Relationship between Language and
Content in the Schooling Experience of an EL .......................................................................................... 5-4
Step 3: Learning About Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment of ELs ............................................... 5-6
Table: Comparison of Accommodations and Modifications................................................................................... 5-9
Step 4: Selecting Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment of Individual ELs ........................................ 5-10
Step 5: Administering Accommodations During Instruction and Assessment of ELs ........................................... 5-18
Step 6: Evaluating and Improving Accommodations Use in Instruction and Assessment of ELs ......................... 5-21
Section 6: Accommodations Fact Sheets for English Learners (ELs)
Fact Sheet EL-1: Accommodations for English Learners (ELs) Permitted on State Content Assessments ........ 6-2
Fact Sheet EL-2: Sample Strategies for Differentiated Instruction ........................................................................ 6-9
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Appendix A: Maryland Guidance to IEP Teams on Participation Decisions for the
Alternate Assessments ................................................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B: Protocol for the Use of the Scribe Accommodation .................................................................. B-1
Appendix C: Guidance for Selecting, Training and Administering the Extended
Time Accommodation ................................................................................................................... C-1
Appendix D: Text-to-Speech, ASL Video, or Human Reader/Human Signer Guidance for
English Language Arts/Literacy Assessments .......................................................................... D-1
Appendix E: Test Administration Protocol for the Human Reader Accommodation for
English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L) Assessments, and the Human Reader
Accessibility Feature for Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Assessments .............. E-1
Appendix F: Unique Accommodation Request Form for State Assessments for
Students with an IEP or 504 Plan ................................................................................................. F-1
Appendix G: Unique Accommodation Request Form for State Assessments for
Students with an EL Plan .............................................................................................................. G-1
Appendix H: Emergency Accommodation Form for State Assessments ...................................................... H-1
Appendix I: Student Accommodation Refusal Form ...................................................................................... I-1
Appendix J: Human Signer Guidelines.............................................................................................................. J-1
Appendix K: Maryland State Assessment/NAEP Crosswalk .......................................................................... K-1
Appendix L: Maryland State Assessment/NAEP Accommodations Crosswalk: English Learners ........... L-1
Appendix M: Maryland State Department of Education Technical Assistance Bulletins and
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Assessments ............................................................ M-1
Appendix N: References ...................................................................................................................................... N-1
Appendix O: Academic and Learning Aids/Instructional/Assessment Tool Kit ........................................... O-1
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Section 1: Introduction
Features for All Students
Accessibility
Features
Identified in Advance
Accommodations
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