PARCC - Access for All Katherine Glorioso Brennan Supervisor of District Testing

Accessibility Features for All Students Universal Design – Products and environments that are usable by all students to the greatest extent possible without the need for adaptations or specialized design. Tools provided through PARCC’s computer-based assessment delivery system for all students to optimize their performance on the assessments. A direct link between the tools students use in daily instruction and classroom assessment, to state-wide assessment. Tools that were once provided only as accommodations for students with disabilities and English learners.

Accessibility Features for ALL Students Student can turn on/off themselves. Audio Amplification Blank Paper Eliminate Answer Choices Flag Items for Review General Administration Directions Clarified General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated (by test administrator) Highlight Tool Headphones Line Reader Tool Magnification/Enlargement Device NotePad Pop-Up Glossary Redirect Student to Test Spell Checker Writing Tools

Accessibility Features for ALL Students Any student may require one or more of the following test administration considerations, regardless of the student’s status as a student with a disability or who is an English learner. These accessibility features must be pre-identified and there must be documentation of regular use in the classroom. Answer Masking General Masking Background/Font Color Contrast Text to speech for Mathematics assessments Human Reader/Signer for Mathematics assessments Small group testing Frequent breaks Time of day Separate or alternate location Specified area or seating Adaptive and specialized equipment or furniture ex: slant board, specialized chair

Answer Masking –The student electronically “covers” answer options, as needed. General Masking –The student creates a custom “mask” to electronically cover portions of test items, including passages, as needed. Text to Speech for the Mathematics Assessment –Text is read aloud to the student using embedded text-to-speech software. –Student must be tested in a separate setting if unable to wear headphones. –May be distracting/not necessarily an advantage. Human Reader/Signer for Mathematics assessments –Text is read aloud/signed to the student. –Student must be tested in a separate setting if unable to wear headphones. –May be distracting/not necessarily an advantage Descriptions for Accessibility Features that must be identified in advance