Michael Russell Jen Higgins Tom Hoffmann Cara Laitusis Deb Matthews Trinell Bowman Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Accessible Next-Generation.

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Michael Russell Jen Higgins Tom Hoffmann Cara Laitusis Deb Matthews Trinell Bowman Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Accessible Next-Generation Assessments

Measured Progress ©2012 Accessibility and Assessment in the Digital Age: Where Are We Michael Russell

Key Concepts Accessibility in the context of Assessment Universal Design Paper vs. Digital Item Default & Alternate Representations Consortia Implementation Universal Design and Item Development Embedded Supports Personal Needs Profile (PNP) Overview

 Accessibility & Assessment Student Access to Content TEST Directions Prompts/Stimuli Response Options

 Accessibility & Assessment Test Item Access to Construct ITEM Present Content Stimulate Construct Interact w/ Content Apply Construct Produce Response Visible Product of Construct

Jimmy is the star on his football team. This season he scored ten touchdowns, kicked twenty extra points, and had eight field goals. What is the total number of points Jimmy has scored this season? Jimmy is the star on his football team. This season he scored ten touchdowns, kicked twenty extra points, and had eight field goals. What is the total number of points Jimmy has scored this season? Native English No Identified Needs English Language Learner No Identified Needs Native English Identified Dyslexia 104 What is a field goal? What is this question asking me?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) “Universal Design does not imply ‘one size fits all’ but rather acknowledges the need for alternatives to suit many different people’s needs.” “… the essence of UDL is flexibility and the inclusion of alternatives to adapt to the myriad variations in learner needs, styles, and preferences.” – Rose and Meyer

Imagine a test item Paper-Based vs. Digital Items Uni-Faceted, Fixed Default Form, Static

Digital Version of Item Digital Item Multi-Faceted, Variety of Representational Forms, Tailorable

System’s Approach

Personal Needs Preferences

Digital Item File ASL tags Braille Tags Text-Based Default Form Spoken (Read Aloud) Tags Glossed Words & Phrases Translation

Where Are Smarter Balanced and PARCC Item Development Universal Design training and guidelines Audio support guidelines Glosses and braille text Delivery Platforms Embedded supports for all Activated supports for all Activated supports for defined needs PNP Interoperability Standards