1. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Program
CAASPP EL Designee Training
Designated Supports for English Language Learners
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2. Today’s Overview Purpose and Importance of Assessment Accessibility
Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations
LAUSD Accessibility And Accommodations Guidelines REF-6420
Accessibility Features
Implementation and Processes
Resources and Information
Questions and Answers
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3. Purpose and Importance of Assessment Accessibilities
Equal opportunity to demonstrate learning
Access to CAASPP assessments
Access to instruction
Access to classroom assessments
Accuracy and validity of test results
Standardization and consistency of test administration procedures across Consortium states through:
Alignment with Smarter Balanced policies
Alignment with California laws and regulations
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4. Universal Tools, Designated Supports and Accommodations
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Configuring Test Settings in TOMS

5. Configuring Test Settings in TOMS
Designated Supports
Designated Supports
Must be set in TOMS
Available for all students for whom the need has been documented
Embedded
Color Contrast, Masking, Text-to-speech, Translated Test Directions (Glossary), Translations (Stacked), Turn off Any Universal Tools
Non-Embedded
Bilingual Dictionary, Color Contrast, Color Overlay, Magnification, Read Aloud, Scribe, Separate Setting, Translated Test Directions, Translation (Glossary)
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Configuring Test Settings in TOMS

6. REF-6420: Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines For SB Assessments
Designated Supports
Must be designated prior to the first day of testing window
Available to ELs for whom the need has been indicated
Decision made by educators familiar with the student’s characteristics and needs
Supports the student has been using during instruction/assessments
Non-embedded supports are to be provided by the school
ELs with an IEP or a 504 Plan have to have the designated supports and accommodations listed on the IEP or 504 Plan.
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7. Designated supports and Accommodations must be documented
REF-6420: Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines For SB Assessments
Designated supports and Accommodations must be documented
Attachments should be completed/approved by decision-making teams/designees (e.g.)
Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams
Section 504 Plan teams
Teacher of EL student, and
Language Appraisal Team (LAT), and/or
Student Success Teams (SST), or
Coordination of Services Team (COST)
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8. REF-6420 Accessibility and Accommodations Attachment A
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9. Accessibility Features
When should settings be entered in TOMS?
Before students take Smarter Balanced tests.
Test settings are entered by the CAASPP Test Site Coordinator (SC)
When using their own credentials, students will be able to use their designated settings when accessing:
Practice and Training Tests
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments
 Best Practice
Allow students to practice using their assigned supports
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10. Accessibility Features
CAASPP Individualized Aids:
Unlisted Resources Request
Require IEP or Section 504 Plan
Automated request process directly in TOMS
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11. Accessibility Features
General guidelines for use of all accessibility features:
Student is familiar with the support(s)
Supports are same or similar to those used for instruction and classroom assessment
Student has multiple opportunities to practice in test environment
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12. Sample Designated Support for EL Student
Matrix One Training: Example of DS
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13. Designated Support for EL Student
Implementation of
Designated Support for EL Student
Identify student needs
Match
needs to
available supports
Evaluate effectiveness
of supports
Finalize support selections
Access Interim
Assessments
Use supports at classroom level
Use Interim Assessments Practice Tests and Training Tests
Enter supports into TOMS
Access Summative

14. (5) Sit with Principal to review
REF-6420: Accessibility and Accommodations EL Designee Process and Responsibilities
(1) – Sit with Principal to determine WHO will be the Decision-making team and or Designee (i.e.: Student’s teacher, LAT, COST or EL Coordinator) that will recommend designated supports for EL students
(2) - Train
The Decision-making team and or Designee (i.e.: Student’s teacher, LAT, COST or EL Coordinator) on the use Of Attachment A
(3) – Distribute
Copies of Attachment A to the Decision-making team and or Designee (i.e.: Student’s teacher, LAT, COST or EL Coordinator)
(5) Sit with Principal to review
Attachment A
Principal is to sign all Attachment A submitted by Decision-making team and or Designee (i.e.: Student’s teacher, LAT, COST or EL Coordinator
(4) Collect
Copies of Attachment A from the Decision-making team and or Designee (i.e.: Student’s teacher, LAT, COST or EL Coordinator)
(6) Give
All approved and signed Attachment A forms to CAASPP Testing Coordinator to have Designated Supports entered into TOMS
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15. REF-6420 Attachment A CAASPP 2015 - 2016
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16. REF-6420 Attachment A CAASPP 2015 - 2016
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17. Resources and Information
Where can I get more information about designated supports and accommodations?
REF-6420, Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines for Smarter Balanced Assessments, dated January 15, 2015
Refer to CAASPP Matrix One for available accessibility supports
Refer to Smarter Balanced Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines for details on recommended uses of the supports
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18. Student Testing Branch 213-241-4104
Questions?
Student Testing Branch
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