eMPower™ME Tools and Accommodations Maine Educational Assessment for Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy Grades 3-8

Goal Overview of Tools, Supports and Accommodations available within the eMPower™ME assessment Access for Tools, Supports and Accommodations Demonstration of Tools, Supports and Accommodations

Accessibility Tools, Supports and Accommodations The eMPower™ME Assessment will provide many familiar Universal Tools to all students Supports & Accommodations, both embedded and non- embedded, are available to students with appropriate team decision documentation eMPower™ME Accessibility Guide (updated 2/22/2016) ela/administration/index.html2016 eMPower™ME Accessibility Guidehttp:// ela/administration/index.html

Terminology Tools = Functions that are available to all students. Some tools are designated as item specific tools. Supports = Non-embedded support(s) may be provided as determined on an individual basis by a team such as Response to Intervention (RtI) and/or Student Assistance Team, and are consistent with the student’s normal routine during instruction. Accommodations = Changes in procedures or materials that increase equitable access during assessment for students who have documented need on an Individualized Education Program/Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.

Terminology cont. Embedded = Computer delivered features that are a constructed part of the test delivery platform system. Non-Embedded = Provisions outside of the computer-based test administration system. This may include the provision of an outside person or thing, change in setting or time.

Tools Sketch & Highlight Notepad Answer Masking Guideline Tools Jump To Item Formatting Bookmark/Star Items Ruler / Protractor / Calculator

Additional Tools for All Custom Masking Zoom Reverse Contrast ***** 1 Non-Embedded Tool for everyone = scratch/scrap paper

Embedded Accommodations Accommodations are limited to students for whom there is a documented need for the accommodation(s) on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 accommodation plan or special circumstance, such as a broken arm where a student might need a scribe. Embedded Accommodations include: –Text-To-Speech (TTS) –Color Contrast

Demonstration eMPowerME platform demonstration Further discussion of Non-Embedded Supports and Accommodations

Tools & System Level Functionality NameDescription Item Specific Tools Item specific tools are available to all students for certain items within a test. Universal Tools & System Level Functionality Universal tools are available to all students throughout an entire test. Various functionalities at the system level are also available to all students throughout an entire test. 10

Item Specific Tools NameAssessment / Content AreaTool Icon Basic CalculatorGrades 3-6 Mathematics Scientific CalculatorGrades 7-8 Mathematics RulerMathematics ProtractorMathematics 11

Universal Tools NameTool IconDescription GuidelineStudent uses onscreen tool to assist in reading by raising and lowering tool for each line of text. Answer Masking Student hides possible answer choices (multiple choice items only). Sketch & Highlight Student may draw using black, red, or blue brushes; highlight; or erase NotepadStudent may type notes for each particular item 12

System Level Functionality NameIconDescription Formattin g Tools Available on extended response items. Bookmark Students are able to mark an item for later review. Reset Item The Reset button will reset the item to its original state. Back & Next These buttons allow the student to navigate through the test. Pause Test The Pause Test button allows the student to pause and login later. Finish The Finish button allows the student to turn in their test. 13

Tools & System Level Functionality 14

Assigning Accommodations 15 Embedded and non-embedded accommodations are assigned to students through the Maine Educational Assessments portal. Accommodations can be assigned to students by the District Assessment Coordinator, School Test Coordinator, or IT Coordinator. Access the portal:

Text-to-Speech Accommodations Text-to-speech accommodations must be assigned to students prior to scheduling tests. If a class is already scheduled to test, assign accommodations and click the Generate Missing Student Logins button within the Test Details page. If a student logs in to the test and the text-to-speech accommodation has not already been assigned, the test must be invalidated by the state, and the student must be scheduled for the test again. 16

Default voice set on device is the voice used for testing Use practice test to let students listen to the voice Review installation guide Available at maine.onlinehelp.measuredprogress.orgmaine.onlinehelp.measuredprogress.org 17 Text-to-Speech Voices

NameContent AreaTool IconDescription Text-to-Speech Mathematics MathematicsStudents can play, pause, or stop audio. Text-to-Speech ELAEnglish Language Arts Students can play, pause, skip passage, or stop audio. Screen Zoom*AllStudents can zoom full screen in increments up to 150%. Color ContrastAllStudents select desired text and background color. Reverse Contrast*AllInverts all color values. Custom Masking*AllStudents can mask certain parts of screen. Turn Off All Universal Tools AllNot ApplicableGuideline, Answer Masking, Sketch & Highlight not available 18 Embedded Accommodations

19 Embedded Accommodations

Non-Embedded Accommodations – IEP/504 Documentation Scribe Read Aloud (following allowable text same as TTS) American Sign Language (following allowable text same as TTS) Braille (pre-ordered) Bilingual Word Translation (based on Language Acquisition Team)

Exception ME is allowing educational teams to make a decision to turn off universal tools. Selecting this accommodation will turn off the sketch and highlight tool, and the answer masking tool. The remaining Custom Masking, Zoom, and Reverse Contrast will remain accessible for students to utilize. This will not be required in an IEP or 504 plan

Text-To-Speech / Read-Aloud / American Sign Language Specifications

Non-Embedded Supports Requiring ‘Team’ Documentation ‘Team’ (other than IEP/504) = Local authoritative teams such as Response to Intervention (RtI) and or Student Assistance Teams. All of these supports are non-embedded and require a person, thing, or setting provided outside the online testing platform

Non-Embedded Supports Requiring ‘Team’ Documentation Distraction reduction supports Alternative/Assistive Aids & Devices External Calculators Color Overlays Individual Separate Setting Small Group Separate Setting Extended Time Breaks

Become Familiar 1.Know the purpose of each Embedded Tool and online feature; 2.Ensure students know how to find and use each embedded universal tool or online feature correctly by providing opportunities to practice.

Web-based available February 23 rd Kiosk-based available February 29 th Mobile app (eMPowerMEA) available March 5 th Use kiosk or mobile app if screen zoom or text-to-speech accommodations are required Math Practice Test Username: MaineMath Password: practice Math Practice Test Username: MaineMath Password: practice ELA Practice Test Username: MaineReading Password: practice ELA Practice Test Username: MaineReading Password: practice 26 Practice Tests

URL = Maine Help & Support = MEA listserv = Test Administration Material, Professional Development, Calendar of Events, and FAQs here = ela/index.htmlhttp:// ela/index.html 27 MEA Resources and Information

Contact Nancy Godfrey Assessment Coordinator Maine Department of Education or Sue Nay Alternate Assessment and Accommodations Coordinator Maine Department Of Education

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