1. Accessibility Supports
Bridging the Gap Between Instruction and Assessment
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All of this year’s accessibility support information have not yet been released.
We are here today not only to talk about accessibility supports but to also discuss how we can help you bridge the gap between instruction and assessment

2. The Purpose of Accessibility Supports
Provide ALL students with an equitable opportunity to access content and demonstrate learning using Accessibility Supports that give students:
access to supports similar to those used during instruction,
a positive and productive assessment experience, and
the ability to show what they know and can do as they progress toward college and career readiness.
Reminder: Assigned Accessibility Supports
should only be supports a student uses regularly
during instruction and/or are familiar with using.
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consider - supports similar to those used during instruction

3. CAASPP CA (California) Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
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Update umbrella
...one of the many measures that indicates whether students are on track to be college and career ready at each tested grade level.

4. Important Acronyms
CAASPP: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
SA: Summative Assessment
TOMS: Test Operations Management System
CAA: California Alternate Assessment
SC: Site Coordinator
CAST: California Science Test
TA: Test Administrator
CSA: California Spanish Assessment
TE: Test Examiner (CAA Only)
SASP: Student Accessibility Supports Profile
UDAs: Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations. Also referred to as Accessibility Supports
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5. Overview of CAASPP Tests
Grade
Assessment Window
SA English Language Arts/Literacy
3-8, & 11
March 6 - June 6, 2019
SA Mathematics
Science (CAST)
5, 8, & 11*
CAA ELA
CAA Math
CAA Science Field Test
September 4, June 6, 2019
January 7, June 6, 2019
ELPAC Summative
TK-12
Feb. 1 - May 31, 2019
All Students
English Language Learners (ELLs)
Students with IEPs or Section 504 plans
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added asterisk to science grade 11

6. Accessibility Supports for CAASPP
All Students
English Learners (ELs)
Students with IEPs or Section 504 Plans
Universal Tools
Based on student preference and selection X
Designated Supports
Need to be indicated by an educator or parent/guardian(example EL Facilitator, Teacher, and/or IEP team or 504 plan)
Accommodations
Based on IEP or Section 504 plan
All Students
English Language Learners (ELLs)
Students with IEPs or Section 504 plans
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SASP
SASP
Must be in IEP or 504
Must be in IEP or 504

7. Delivery of Accessibility Supports
The online assessments include embedded and non-embedded Accessibility Supports:
Embedded: The student will access the support within the digital testing interface. (e.g., digital notepad, calculator)
Non-Embedded: The test administrator must provide the support to the student. (e.g., scratch paper, noise buffers, breaks)
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8. Accessibility Supports ELA, Math and Science
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9. Universal Tools
Universal tools are supports that are available to ALL students based on student preference and selection.
Embedded
Non-Embedded
Breaks
Calculator
Digital Notepad
English Dictionary
English Glossary
Expandable Items
Expandable Passages
Global Notes
Highlighter
Keyboard Navigation
Line Reader
Mark for Review
Math Tools
Science Charts
Science Tools
Spell Check
Strikethrough
Thesaurus
Writing Tools
Zoom
Scratch Paper
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10. Frequently Used Universal Tools
Line Reader (embedded)
The student uses an onscreen universal tool to assist in reading by raising and lowering the tool for each line of text on screen
Link - Line Reader
Calculator (embedded)
(SA Math - for calculator allowed items only, grades 6-8 and 11.
Science - four function calculator for grade 5, scientific for grade 8 and high school)
An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed for calculator allowed items when students click on the calculator button. This tool is available only with the specific items for which the Smarter Balanced Item Specifications indicated that it would be appropriate.
Links - Grade 6 Grade High School
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In the practice test the calculator icon doesn’t show up until the second part of the practice test.

11. Frequently Used Universal Tools
Highlighter (embedded)
A digital tool for marking desired text, item questions, item answers, or parts of these with a color. Highlighted text remains available throughout each test segment.
link - Highlighter
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12. Designated Supports
Designated Supports are available to ALL students as indicated by a parent/guardian or educator (e.g., EL Facilitator, Teacher, and/or IEP team or Section 504 plan).
Embedded
Non-Embedded
Color Contrast
Masking
Mouse Pointer
Text-to-Speech Items
Translated Test Directions
Translations (Glossary)
Translations (Spanish Stacked)
Turn off any Universal Tools
Streamline*
100s Number Table
Amplification
Bilingual Dictionary
Calculator
Color Overlays
Magnification
Medical Device*
Multiplication Table
Noise Buffers
Read Aloud Items
Science Charts
Scribe
Separate Setting
Simplified Test Directions
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*Indicates New Support

13. Frequently Used Designated Supports
Streamline (embedded)
The support provides a streamlined interface of the test in an alternate, simplified format in which the items are displayed below the stimuli. This also allows the student to increase the size of the text.
link- Streamline
Text-to-Speech (embedded) - for math stimuli and items and ELA items, not for passages
Text is read aloud to the student via embedded text-to-speech technology. The student is able to control the speed as well as raise or lower the volume of the voice via a volume control.
link - ELA Items Math Stimuli
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14. Frequently Used Designated Supports
Read Aloud (non-embedded) - for math stimuli and items and ELA items, not for reading passages
Text is read aloud to the student by a trained and qualified human reader who follows the administration guidelines. All or portions of the content may be read aloud.
Scribe (non-embedded) for all items except ELA performance task full write
Students dictate their responses to a human who records verbatim what they dictate. The scribe must be trained and qualified.
Separate Setting (non-embedded)
Test location is altered so that the student is tested in a setting different from that made available for most students.
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15. Frequently Used Designated Supports
Medical Device (non-embedded)
NEW: Students may have access to an electronic device for medical purposes (e.g., Glucose Monitor). The device may include a cell phone, and should only support the student during testing for medical reasons.
Noise Buffers (non-embedded)
Ear mufflers, white noise, and/or other equipment used to block external sounds
Amplification (non-embedded)
The student adjusts the volume control beyond the computer’s built in settings using headphones or other non-embedded devices.
Magnification (non-embedded)
The size of specific area and changing of the color contrast, including the size and color of the mouse pointer, to a level not provided for by the zoom universal tool, color contrast designated support, and/or mouse pointer designated support.
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16. Accommodations
Accommodations are available only to students with a current IEP or Section 504 Plan.
Embedded
Non-Embedded
American Sign Language
Audio Transcript (includes braille transcript)
Braille
Braille Transcript
Closed Captioning
Text-to-Speech Passages
100s number table
Abacus
Alternate Response Options
Calculator
Multiplication Table
Print on Demand
Read Aloud Passages
Scribe (writing only)
Speech-to-Text
Word Prediction
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17. Frequently Used Accommodations
Closed Captioning (embedded) - For ELA listening items only
Printed text that appears on the computer screen as audio materials are presented.
link - Closed Captioning
Text-to-Speech (embedded) - Available only for ELA reading passages, all grades
Text is read aloud to the student via embedded text-to-speech technology. The student is able to control the speed as well as raise or lower the volume of the voice via a volume control.
link - Text-to-Speech Accommodation
Scribe (non-embedded) - For ELA Performance Task Full Write
Students dictate their responses to a human who records verbatim what they dictate.
Word Prediction (non-embedded)
New: Word prediction allows students to begin writing a word and choose from a list of words that have been predicted from word frequency and syntax rules.
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What is the difference between Text-to -Speech DS and Accom?

18. Frequently Used Accommodations
Calculator (non-embedded) -
(for calculator allowed items only, grades 6-8 and 11)
For students needing a special calculator, such as a braille or a talking calculator and can be accessed only for calculator-allowed items.
100s Number Table (non-embedded) - Grades 4-8, and 11 math items
A paper-based table listing number from 1– 100 available from Smarter Balanced for reference.
Multiplication Table (non-embedded) - Grades 4-8 and 11, math items
A paper-based single digit (1–9) multiplication table will be available from Smarter Balanced for reference.
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What is the difference between Text-to -Speech DS and Accom?

19. California Alternate Assessments ELA, Math and Science
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20. Embedded Accessibility Supports NOT Available for CAA
American Sign Language videos (The test examiner is allowed to sign to the student as the language of instruction.)
Braille (either by means of an embosser or a refreshable display)*
Closed captioning
Text-to-speech
Translation glossaries
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21. Checklist of Activities Prior to Administering the CAA for Science
Obtain the embedded performance tasks (PTs)
Review activities associated with the embedded PTs.
Decide the date and order to administer the PTs based on when the concept is taught.
Teach the lesson on the concept
Provide instruction on activity (PT).
Determine whether to administer the Exemplar Activity or an Individualized Activity.
Gather necessary activity materials.
Administer and score the PTs
Enter scores into the DEI (when available)
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Teach-Assess-Enter Scores into the DEI
Align the instruction of the concept with the

22. Accessibility Supports
English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC)
Version
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23. Clarification of Breaks
Universal Tool
“Breaks, including testing over more than one day, between the test contractor - identified test sections”
These are breaks that naturally occur between domains and are available to all students taking the test.
Accomodation
“Supervised breaks within a section of the test”
These are breaks that can be given students during a domain as indicated on their IEP or 504.
*A break can not be offered at any time during the Listening Domain.
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24. Bridging the Gap Between Instruction and Accessibility Supports
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25. Connecting to the Classroom
Goal: To identify similarities between instructional supports and accessibility supports.
Many of the resources should be similar to what is being used during classroom instruction.
Mainly, our students will be given access for success.
Victoria - Explain access for success: give examples of how a particular accessibility support is given to a student to eliminate certain barriers.
maybe align language? assessment resources aka UDAs and accommodations/modifications during instruction

26. Smarter Balanced Resources and Practices Comparison Crosswalk
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Share with your neighbor how you use specific supports in your classroom
What are some supports that you already use in your classroom?
How has your knowledge of the accessibility supports changed your way to discuss the supports with your IEP teams?

27. Guidelines for SEIS
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28. Live Demonstration in SEIS
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showing them how to select the supports in SEIS for the Special Factors Page.
During

29. Analyzing a Special Factors Page
Assigned accessibility supports should only be supports a student uses regularly during instruction and/or are familiar with using.
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30. Communication
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31. Bridging the Gap Continuous cycle of communication.
Team determines appropriate accessibility supports for student and enters into SEIS/504.
Case Carrier communicates appropriate supports to student’s teacher(s) and testing coordinator
Teacher implements supports during instruction.
Site Testing Coordinator enters accessibility supports in TOMS
Case carrier/teacher teaches student how to use supports. Student gives feedback
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32. Practice Tests and Interim Assessments
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This is our time to teach the student

33. Using the Practice Test to Experience Accessibility Supports
The practice test provides an opportunity for students and teachers to select and experience specific accessibility supports that are available to the students.
Including, Universal Tools, Designated Supports,and Accommodations
The practice test may help inform decisions about the selection and assignment of accessibility supports for students.
Go to:
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Live demonstration

34. Using Interim Assessments to Experience Accessibility Supports
The interim assessments allow students to experience specific accessibility supports that are available to them.
Including, Universal Tools, Designated Supports,and Accommodations
Student accessibility supports can be set in TOMS before administering an interim assessments.
Interim assessments may help inform decisions about the selection and assignment of accessibility resources for students.
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35. Student Feedback with Accessibility Supports
Once you have taught and allowed the students to experience the accessibility supports in the digital platform:
Ask the students to share what supports:
they liked/disliked
worked/didn’t work for them
helped provide a better understanding of the test
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Add slide for student feedback.. is this support allowing the student to access the assessment? l

36. Resources for Accessibility Supports

37. SBAC Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines
Provides detailed
guidelines for selecting and administering universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations for those students who need them; and
recommendations for use in the classroom.
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38. Matrix One
Graphically displays the embedded and non-embedded Accessibility Supports allowed as part of CAASPP system for (coming soon)
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science Test - CAST
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39. California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic
Graphics of embedded and non-embedded Accessibility Supports for students
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science Test - CAST
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40. Matrix Four
Graphics of embedded and non-embedded Accessibility Supports for students
ELPAC
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41. California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic
Graphic of embedded and non- embedded Accessibility Supports for students
ELPAC
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42. Accessibility Resources
All accessibility resources will be available at:

43. Special Factors Activity

45. Special Education Department Contacts
Paulina Nwuba
Director of Special Education
Dr. Ruth Heger, Ph.D
Assistant Director
Angelina Castillo
Program Specialist
Susan Kimura
Randi Chapluk
Diane Tankersley
Assistant to the Director
Maria Victoria Taylor
Instructional Specialist

46. Assessment Department Contacts
Group -
Gina Simpson Director, Assessment
LEA CAASPP Coordinator
Cell:
Joyce Stark Assistant to the Director, Assessment
Office:
Brandy Robb
Assists with Federal, State, and local assessment administration (pre-id, materials, and logistics)
Office:
Mariela Aguilar
Assists with State and local assessments (technical support), reports, and NPS
Office:
Heather Goodwin Interim Director, Assessment
Cell:
Grace Ledesma
Assists with user accounts, testing budgets,
personnel authorizations (PAs), and reports
Office:
Mark Rasmussen
Instructional Specialist/Assessment
Office:
Elizabeth Juge
Office: