1. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Policy Accessibility Operations Amanda Danks Brian Swiger Testing Policy and Operations September 28, 2015

2. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 2015–16 WIDA Consortium begins operational administration of new summative assessment for grades 1 – 12 Used annually to assess Limited English Proficient (LEP) students’ English language proficiency 2

3. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 in NC Mandatory online administrations Paper/pencil available  technology hardships  accessibility due to disability Letters of Hardship No split mode of administration  Grades 1–3 Writing (paper/pencil) 3

4. Training and Administration New training is required for test administrators ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 February 1–March 11, 2016 Alternate ACCESS for ELLs February 1–March 11, 2016 4

5. Differences: Listening © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 5

6. Differences: Reading © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 6

7. Differences: Speaking © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 7

8. Differences: Writing © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 8

9. Online Advantages Online-administration sequence (adaptive) Built in accommodations/accessibility features Greater flexibility multiple grades/proficiency levels Central scoring by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 9

10. Universal Design  Online Human read directions embedded Multiple modalities Animations/graphics Modeling Embedded scaffolding “Chunking” 10

11. WIDA Accessibility and Accommodations Framework © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 11

12. Accessibility Tools Examples Read/Repeat test directions by TA Adaptive seating/furniture, study carrel, special lighting/acoustics Allow for paper/pencil version (waiver process) Using tools to minimize distractions or maintain focus Student reads test aloud to self 12

13. Accommodations IEP/504 Plan Yes Documented in IEP/504 Plan AND Used regularly in instruction Considered carefully for each subtest and test delivery mode No Accommodations must not be used 13 As outlined on pages 8-22 of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Descriptions © Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System

14. Online vs. Paper/Pencil Some accommodations can be provided within the online system and/or paper/pencil version Guidelines for accommodations may be different from those of other assessments Accommodations allowed depend on the subtest 14

15. Accommodation Differences BIG and small 15

16. Read Aloud Test Items by Human Reader © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 16

17. Large Print Version of the Test © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 17

18. Braille Version of the Test © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 18

19. Extended speaking Test Response Time © 2015 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 19

20. Updating the Pre ID File For this year these accommodations will be equated as follows: –Manual Control of Item Audio will be applied if a student has Computer Reads Test Aloud – Student Controlled –Repeat Item Audio will be applied if a student has Test Administrator Reads Test Aloud –Extended Speaking Test Response Time will be applied if a student has Scheduled Extended Time *Information must be entered by December 1, 2015 20

21. Upcoming Webinars (WIDA) Test Coordinator 9/23 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT 9/24 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT Test Administrator 9/30 @ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm CT Tech Coordinator 10/7 @ 3:00 pm CT 10/9 @ 10:00 am CT https://www.wida.us/assessment/access20-prep.aspx 21

22. Upcoming Face-to-Face Training Schedule and Locations 11/2 – New Bern, NC (10:00-2:30) 11/3 – High Point, NC (10:00-2:30) 11/4 – Asheville, NC (10:30-3:00) ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Face-to-Face Training 22

23. NC Tech Coordinator Webinar 11/18 @ 10:00-12:00 am EST https://www.wida.us/assessment/access20- tech.aspx 23

24. Accessibility ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Accommodations GuidelinesACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Accommodations Guidelines ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Accommodations DescriptionsACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility Tools and Accommodations Descriptions WIDA Accessibility FAQ Accommodation Notification Request Form Coming soon: –NCDPI WIDA Quick Reference Document 24