AlternativeAssessment_ASSEC_Spring11

8/7/2019 AlternativeAssessment_ASSEC_Spring11

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ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT

PROGRAM

Grace GrayAlternative Assessment Program Manager


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YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Participation Guidelines will be your most

valuable resource;

The Alternative Assessment Program refers to

the HSGQE; and

The Alternative Assessment Program has two

components:

Modified HSGQE

Nonstandardized HSGQE


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PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

This booklet explains the

assessment options

available to a student with

a disability and the

decisions that must be

made by the students

Individualized EducationProgram (IEP) or section

504 team


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PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

This booklet is a state regulation

resource for understanding the

Alternative Assessment Program

starting on page 19.


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PROGRAM

Diploma Track

ModifiedHSGQE

NonstandardizedHSGQE

Must apply to the department for approval of an alternative

assessment


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MODIFIED HSGQE

The Modifiedis the HSGQE given with allowable

modifications.

Changes to the test situation that normally would not be

allowed.

The significant help they provide to a student outweighs

their compromising effect on the validity of the test.

Modification A change in the content, format, and/or administration

of a test that alters what the test is designed to measure or the

comparability of scores.


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ALASKA SCHOOL LAWS &

REGULATIONS

Statewide assessment program for students with

disabilities.

A student eligible for an alternative assessment

program is eligible to take amodified HSGQEfor

the subtest that the student has not passed. The

modifications allowed to each student shall be

determined on an individualized basis consistent

with the Participation Guidelines and (h) and (j)of this section. 4 AAC 06.775(g)


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MODIFIED HSGQE

A list of acceptable modifications exists.

And the department may approve other

modifications.


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MODIFIED HSGQE


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MODIFIED HSGQE

Before the testing date, sped directors and districttest coordinators will receive a full list of studentsapproved for modifications.

District test coordinators receive copies of theModifiedapplications. Teachers also receive copiesfor the students files.

It is the districts responsibility to ensure that themodifications are available on examination day andthe test proctor understands the testing procedures.


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List of Applicants

Observe:

1. Which teachers areconsistently receiving

partial and/or denials

2. Are comments

consistently the sameissue?


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MODIFIED HSGQE

APPLICATION

The application is updated

for each test administration.

http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/a

ssessment/modified.html


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HSGQE RETAKES

Returning 10th graders can

have modifications on

retakes.

The grade level matters!


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TABLE LEADERS COMMENT

Take a few minutes at your tables todiscuss the following:

1. Where can a DTC/Sped Director referencethe deadline for submitting the application?

2. What DTC/Sped Director management isneeded for this assessment?

3. Where and how are the ModifiedHSGQEapplications best stored and referenced?

4. How do districts ensure modifications areprovided on testing day?


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PROGRAM

Diploma Track

ModifiedHSGQE


Must apply to the department for approval of an alternative

assessment


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NONSTANDARDIZED HSGQE

The NonstandardizdHSGQE requires a student to

prepare an extensive collection of work that

reflects competency in each of the statestandards tested on the HSGQE.

The NonstandardizedHSGQE

Administrative Manual should be

reviewed prior to any IEP/504 teamdecision.


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Qualifications for theNonstandardizedare importantto note:


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APPLICATION

The application is updated

for each test administration.

http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/asse

ssment/nonstandardized.html


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WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ON THE

MODIFIED & NONSTANDARDIZED HSGQE:


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NOW REMEMBER

The Participation Guidelines will be your

greatest resource;

The Alternative Assessment Program refers to

the HSGQE; and

The Alternative Assessment Program has two

components:

ModifiedHSGQE



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DEPARTMENT SUPPORT

Grace Gray, Alternative Assessment Program Manager

465-8432, [email protected]

Yanitza Muir, Assessment Office Assistant

465-2900, [email protected]

Documents

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