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Accessibility, Accommodations and Assessment: Innovation, Strategies, Data Systems and Research Laurene Christensen, Ph.D., WIDA Vitaliy Shyyan, Ph.D., Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

Innovations in Accessibility Technology-based assessments Universally designed assessments Multi-tiered systems of accessibility supports

Accessibility Considerations for English Learners/English Learners with Disabilities Content Assessments Accessibility addresses both language and disability needs Construct being measured varies by the assessment Language needs may change as the student gains proficiency in English English language proficiency assessments Accessibility addresses disability needs Language is the construct being measured Disability needs may remain constant

Multi-tiered Approach to Accessibility Universal features Designated features Accommodations

Individualized Planning Tools Personal Needs Profile/Individual Student Assessment Accessibility Profile Process steps Professional development implications

Accessibility Decision Making Know the student Know what the test is trying to measure Know what the policies are

English Language and Disability Needs Framework High English language needs Low disability-related needs High disability-related needs Low English language needs

Need for Common Language Similarities and differences in terminology and presentations Comparability of terms

Thank you! Questions? Vitaliy Shyyan: Vitaliy.Shyyan@smarterbalanced.org Laurene Christensen: Laurene.Christensen@wisc.edu