1. Margie Ortgiesen, Consultant October 8, 2012

2.  Review Literacy data  Discuss the importance of positive testing experiences  Grapple with questions, answers and procedures which have a powerful effect on the end measures of achievement  Look forward to being even more effective than you already are

3.  In looking at the grid handout…

4.  What kind of testing accommodations do there need to be on the IEP?  On what page do these accommodations belong?

8.  How are Perkins brailler, brailled/large print copies of test handled?  What kind of ‘scratch’ paper do our kids have?

10.  Why is it necessary?  What does it take to get this done?

11.  Where does the testing take place?  Who administers/reads the test?  Factors to consider:  Noise? Group testing?

12.  How do we promote consistency across the state knowing that each child is different?

13.  How do you help the school understand the student’s needs during testing?

14.  Should there be a document with possible accommodations to give to school districts?  What should be on it?

15. Would you want to just be able to circle the ones that apply to that student? Should there be a place to narratively explain? Ideas for the best way to go about this?

16. How many have been invited? How many have gone?