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

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

4. 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

5. Multi-tiered Approach to Accessibility
Universal features
Designated features
Accommodations

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

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

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

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

10. Thank you!
Questions?
Vitaliy Shyyan:
Laurene Christensen: