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1. Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division October 8, 2013 Event #20784

   Training on the LPAC Decision-Making Process for the Texas Assessment Program

2. Disclaimer These slides have been prepared by the Student Assessment Division of the Texas Education Agency. If any slide is changed for local use, remove the TEA footer at the bottom of the slide. TEA Student Assessment Division
3. Training Topics STAAR STAAR Decision-Making Guide for LPACs Linguistic Accommodations for ELLs Participating in the STAAR Program Suggested documentation forms TAKS TAKS Decision-Making Guide for LPACs Suggested documentation forms TELPAS TELPAS Decision-Making Guide for LPACs Spring data collection information TEA Student Assessment Division
4. December EOC Administrations LPACs will need to meet and make decisions for students taking December EOC administrations for the first time LPACs may need to meet to review student progress shortly before the assessment in cases where an assessment decision may change because of progress made Fall EOC Administration: December 2–13 TEA Student Assessment Division
5. STAAR Decision-Making Guide TEA Student Assessment Division
6. Regulatory Procedural Guide Based on 19 TAC Chapter 101, Subchapter AA LPACs should be familiar with these Commissioner of Education rules TEA is required to develop administrative procedures to implement ELL assessment statutory requirements LPACs are required to follow these administrative procedures TEA Student Assessment Division
7. LPAC Decision-Making Process for STAAR LPACs are responsible for — following administrative procedures in this guide making decisions on individual student basis working as a committee to make decisions maintaining required documentation TEA Student Assessment Division
8. ELPS and TEKS LPAC assessment decision-making process for STAAR supports ELPS and TEKS implementation Process helps ensure regular monitoring of ELLs’ progress and linguistic supports they receive Needs of ELLs at beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency are emphasized in Overview section ELPS requirements specific to this group of ELLs should be emphasized in LPAC training LPAC procedures required by this guide help monitor needs of these students TEA Student Assessment Division
9. STAAR Program and Decisions STAAR encompasses― STAAR (general state assessment) STAAR Spanish STAAR L STAAR Modified STAAR Alternate LPACs are required to make and document assessment decisions in accordance with outlined procedures TEA Student Assessment Division
10. STAAR Program and Decisions In 2013–2014, STAAR will be administered to students who were first enrolled in grade 9 or below in the 2011–2012 school year TEA Student Assessment Division
11. STAAR Participation Decisions TEA Student Assessment Division
12. Participation in General STAAR Assessment Taken by ELLs and other students not administered STAAR Spanish, STAAR L, STAAR Modified, or STAAR Alternate LPACs should be aware that — STAAR L is for mathematics, science, and social studies, not reading and writing STAAR Spanish is for grades 3–5 only ELLs taking general STAAR assessments are permitted some linguistic accommodations TEA Student Assessment Division
13. Understanding Alignment of STAAR, STAAR Spanish, STAAR L Same: Assessed curriculum and item types STAAR blueprints for building tests Achievement standard alignment Focus on readiness for next grade level or course with goal of postsecondary readiness Differences have to do with language accessibility: STAAR Spanish uses native language to help students understand language of test STAAR L provides English language accommodations to help students understand language of test TEA Student Assessment Division
14. ELL Participation in STAAR Spanish and STAAR L *For STAAR L EOC tests, eligibility can be carried over from spring to the July and December administrations TEA Student Assessment Division
15. STAAR Spanish Decisions Must be individual student decisions Grade-based or program-based decisions not authorized LPAC must use input from student’s teacher(s) in making STAAR Spanish decisions STAAR Spanish may be given in grades 3–5* as long as LPAC determines STAAR Spanish to be most appropriate measure of student’s academic progress * For the STAAR program, whether a student has been retained and would be taking STAAR in Spanish for more than 3 years is not a limiting factor TEA Student Assessment Division
16. STAAR Spanish for Students in ESL Programs In addition to being appropriate for ELLs in bilingual programs who are receiving academic instruction in Spanish, STAAR Spanish may sometimes be appropriate for students in ESL programs ESL program examples: Spanish speakers who have recently moved to the U.S. ELLs who have recently moved from a campus where they were enrolled in bilingual program Students who receive substantial academic support in Spanish TEA Student Assessment Division
17. Non-ELLs in Spanish Bilingual Programs Non-ELLs in a state-approved bilingual education program may be administered STAAR Spanish if the LPAC determines the assessment in Spanish to be the most appropriate measure of the student’s academic progress This is most common in two-way dual language programs but is not necessarily limited to these programs Chapter 101 requires the LPAC to make the decision when a request of this type is made for a non-ELL The LPAC isnotresponsible for performing the many other LPAC functions they carry out for ELLs TEA Student Assessment Division
18. STAAR L STAAR L is for students who require moderate to substantial linguistic accommodation to understand the English used on STAAR mathematics, science, and social studies assessments STAAR L is not for ELLs for whom a bilingual dictionary and/or extra time suffice. STAAR allows these linguistic accommodations STAAR L is for students for whom clarification of word meaning in English and/or reading words aloud (in addition to potentially using a bilingual dictionary and having extra time) is important to their ability to understand challenging material written in English TEA Student Assessment Division
19. STAAR L If a bilingual dictionary and/or extra time will suffice, the student should take general STAAR, not STAAR L TEA Student Assessment Division
20. STAAR Spanish Considerations in STAAR L Eligibility Criteria Remember:The first STAAR L eligibility requirement is that STAAR Spanish is not the most appropriate measure of student’s academic progress The LPAC must decide that STAAR Spanish is notthe assessment that best allows the student to show his or her knowledge and skills For Spanish speakers in grades 3–5 otherwise eligible for STAAR L, this must specifically be discussed by the LPAC If STAAR Spanish would be more appropriate, the student is not eligible for STAAR L TEA Student Assessment Division
21. STAAR L EOC Eligibility For EOC, eligibility for STAAR L can be carried over from spring to the July and December administrations Example: A student was in his 3rd year in U.S. schools in the 2012–2013 school year. He took STAAR L in May, but did not pass. The LPAC may carry over eligibility to both the July 2013 and December 2013 STAAR L EOC administrations. In spring 2014, however, he would be in his 4th year in U.S. schools and no longer eligible for STAAR L TEA Student Assessment Division
22. Individual Student Decisions and Final Decision-Making Close to Assessment Time Previous slides illustrate some examples of the need for — individual student decisions, and the reviewing of student progress shortly before the assessment (in cases where an assessment decision may change because of progress made) TEA Student Assessment Division
23. Different Assessment Decisions for Different Subjects Decisions will often vary by necessity because of the design of the STAAR program Example:Many ELLs will take — STAAR for reading and writing, but STAAR L for mathematics, science, social studies It may sometimes be appropriate to give STAAR Spanish in some subjects and STAAR or STAAR L in other subjects LPAC decisions to give a student one type of assessment for one subject and another type of assessment for another subject should be well-justified in the required documentation TEA Student Assessment Division
24. Assessment Decisions for ELLs Receiving Special Education Services ELLs receiving special education services may be administered any assessment depending on whether they meet the participation requirements STAAR STAAR Spanish STAAR L STAAR Modified STAAR Alternate Chapter 101 of the TAC requires the LPAC to work in conjunction with the ARD committee to make assessment decisions for these students The collaboration helps ensure that factors related to disabling conditions and second language acquisition are both carefully considered TEA Student Assessment Division
25. STAAR Modified and STAAR Alternate ELLs receiving special education services may be administered these assessments if they meet the specific participation requirements for these assessment programs ARD committee forms for determining whether students meet the participation requirements are on the TEA STAAR Modified and STAAR Alternate webpages Few students receiving special education are eligible for these assessments; the number of eligible ELLs will be very small TEA Student Assessment Division
26. STAAR Modified and STAAR Alternate Important:ELLs participate in these assessmentsonlyon the basis of their disability, not second language acquisition The LPAC’s involvement in assessment decision-making for ELLs served by special education should help ensure that ELL participation in these assessments is appropriate TEA Student Assessment Division
27. Linguistic Accommodation Decisions TEA Student Assessment Division
28. Linguistic Accommodation Resources Linguistic accommodation decisions for STAAR to be made by LPACs in accordance with policies and procedures in two guides: 2013–2014 STAAR Decision-Making Guide for LPACs Linguistic Accommodations for ELLs Participating in the STAAR Program Linguistic accommodation guide above is principal source of linguistic accommodation information TEA Student Assessment Division
29. Accommodations for ELLs with Disabilities For these students, LPACs are responsible for making accommodation decisions for the STAAR program in conjunction with the student’s ARD or Section 504 committee, as applicable Linguistic accommodation decisions Accommodation decisions related to the student’s disability These committees should become familiar with all accommodation information on the TEA Accommodation Resources webpage TEA Student Assessment Division
30. Linguistic Accommodations in Instruction Are required by ELPS Support learning of both subject matter and English Are to be made by all teachers of ELLs Are monitored and adjusted by teachers as students learn more English TEA Student Assessment Division
31. Linguistic Accommodations During State Assessment Not all accommodations suitable for instruction are allowable during state assessments Accommodations in instruction are designed to foster and support learning Accommodations during assessment allow test to more accurately measure degree students have met curriculum and performance standards Standardization and test administration logistics narrow accommodation possibilities during state assessments TEA Student Assessment Division
32. STAAR Linguistic Accommodation Eligibility Criteria and Decisions Refer to linguistic accommodation guide LPAC’s linguistic accommodation decisions must be made on individual student basis Decisions must be based on — student’s particular needs for second language acquisition support whether student is routinely provided the accommodation in instruction and testing Providing unfamiliar accommodations may hinder rather than help student LPACs must coordinate with subject area teachers TEA Student Assessment Division
33. LPAC Role In coordinating with subject area teachers on linguistic accommodations for STAAR, the LPAC’s role should not be simply to make decisions and process paperwork The LPAC process provides opportunities for guiding teachers, supporting ELPS implementation, and determining needs for professional development TEA Student Assessment Division
34. Coordinating Between LPAC and Testing Coordinators Testing coordinators and LPACs must coordinate so that participation and accommodation decisions are available in time to make testing arrangements Remember, linguistic accommodations not just for STAAR L TEA Student Assessment Division
35. Differing Degrees of Linguistic Accommodation STAAR Spanish: Assessment is provided in student’s native language; other linguistic accommodations not applicable TEA Student Assessment Division
36. Linguistic Accommodations for STAAR *Dictionary access provided for all students in grade 6 and up TEA Student Assessment Division
37. Linguistic Accommodations for STAAR L *Provided in online interface TEA Student Assessment Division
38. Linguistic Accommodations for STAAR Modified *Unique to STAAR Modified **Dictionary access provided for all students in grades 6 and up TEA Student Assessment Division
39. Extra Time (Same Day) as a Linguistic Accommodation Permitted for any ELL who meets eligibility criteria Notan “automatic” decision As a linguistic accommodation, this applies only to STAAR assessments administered in English Extra time not permitted beyond regularly scheduled school day LPACs must adhere to eligibility criteria for this accommodation (page 6 of linguistic accommodation guide) TEA Student Assessment Division
40. Extra Time (Same Day) Specific Eligibility Criteria Routine use in specified contexts: ELL must need and routinely be provided extra time when completing assignments and assessments that require substantial comprehension or use a substantial amount of English Second language acquisition needs: Needs must relate to second language acquisition factors, that is, the time the ELL needs to read meaningfully in English (or write a response, as applicable to subject assessed) as a function of learning the English language Nonfactors: Factors that are not ELL-specific must not be considered, such as test anxiety, use of test strategies, or other reasons not related to second language acquisition TEA Student Assessment Division
41. Dictionaries LPACs should be very familiar with information about allowable types of dictionaries in linguistic accommodation guide LPACs should also be very familiar with STAAR dictionary access policy for all students, which is available on TEA’s STAAR Resources webpage at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ The dictionary information on the following slides gives some detailed information that may be helpful at the beginning of the year. TEA Student Assessment Division
42. Dictionaries as a Linguistic Accommodation Four categories: Bilingual dictionary English/ESL dictionary Non-English monolingual dictionary Picture dictionary TEA Student Assessment Division
43. Bilingual Dictionary Allowable for STAAR and STAAR L (any subject) Considered a linguistic accommodation for math, science, social studies (all grades) grades 3–5 reading and grade 4 writing Reminder: Allowed for grade 6 and up reading and writing as part of STAAR dictionary policy (and not considered a linguistic accommodation) Used to translate words (and sometimes common phrases) from one language to another Bilingual dictionaries that include pictures are fine as long as they do not illustrate content terminology or concepts TEA Student Assessment Division
44. Bilingual Dictionary Examples of translated words — Spanish to English (useful when writing in English) cita appointment, meeting; date; quotation decepcionar disappoint débil weak Examples of translated words — English to Spanish (useful when reading in English) evenly uniformemente; imparcialmente, equitativamente livebroadcastemisión en directo photosynthesisfotosíntesis TEA Student Assessment Division
45. Bilingual Dictionary Example entry — English to Spanish age [eIdƷ] noun (general) edad; old age vejez; (period) época; (fam: long time) we waited for ages esperamos una eternidad; verb envejecer The Spanish translation for the word “age,” which seems like a simple word in English, has multiple meanings and is a different word in each case. TEA Student Assessment Division
46. English/ESL Dictionary Allowable for STAAR reading writing only; not other STAAR subjects; not STAAR L Considered a linguistic accommodation below grade 6 Reminder: Allowed for grade 6 and up reading and writing as part of STAAR dictionary policy (and not considered a linguistic accommodation) Unlike bilingual dictionaries, English dictionaries contain definitions of English words ESL dictionaries define words using simpler English Some dictionaries (e.g., children’s dictionaries, ESL dictionaries) include some pictures TEA Student Assessment Division
47. Non-English Monolingual Dictionary Allowable for STAAR reading and writing only Considered a linguistic accommodation in grade 3 and up Single-language standard (definition) dictionary in a language other than English (e.g., dictionary of Spanish language; dictionary of Vietnamese language) Would likely need to be used in combination with other dictionaries; this requires skill and experience TEA Student Assessment Division
48. Picture Dictionary Allowable for STAAR reading and writing only Linguistic accommodation in grade 3 and up Conveys word meaning through drawings or photos; includes only words that can be pictured May be monolingual, bilingual, or multilingual (may show picture plus word in one language or more than one language) Contains small body of words; has limited usefulness as stand-alone linguistic accommodation TEA Student Assessment Division
49. Allowable and Nonallowable Formats Within four categories of allowable dictionaries, keep in mind the following guidelines: Paper and electronic dictionary formats are permitted Subject-specific/topic-specific dictionaries (e.g., science dictionaries, academic language dictionaries, etc.) are not permitted Bilingual dictionaries must be word/phrase translation dictionaries only; must not define words or illustrate or explain content terminology or concepts Bilingual, ESL, and standard monolingual dictionaries that contain occasional pictures are acceptable as long as the pictures do not illustrate content terminology or concepts TEA Student Assessment Division
50. Allowable and Nonallowable Formats Electronic devices that translate beyond the level of words and set phrases are not considered bilingual dictionaries and are not permitted Stand-alone thesauruses and any allowable dictionary that contains a thesaurus section are permitted Only dictionaries by reputable dictionary publishing companies should be used (no dictionaries produced by school districts, service centers, etc.) A state list of approved dictionaries will not be issued TEA Student Assessment Division
51. STAAR Reading and Writing Dictionary Policy Grades 6 and Up For reading and writing only For all Texas students in grade 6 and up, including ELLs (new immigrants too) and students with disabilities Standard English dictionaries allowed, as well as bilingual and ESL dictionaries Policy specifies minimum and recommended numbers of dictionaries per number of students TEA Student Assessment Division
52. STAAR Reading and Writing Dictionary Policy Grades 6 and Up Policy document notes regarding ELLs: Provide in accordance with ELL’s needs and how much used in instruction and classroom testing For ELLs who depend heavily on them, recommendation is one dictionary per student More than one type of allowable dictionary may be provided to an ELL (or to any student) TEA Student Assessment Division
53. Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Writing Prompts Allowable for grades 4 and 7 STAAR writing, English I, and English II On per student request basis only, test administrator may clarify meaning of words and phrases on writing prompt page Before providing clarification, test administrator should ask whether student has looked up word in dictionary; clarification can be provided to students who still need assistance after using dictionary Grade 4 writing: This requirement does not apply if student is not using dictionary as linguistic accommodation TEA Student Assessment Division
54. Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Writing Prompts Test administrator may use simpler English, pictures, and/or gestures Test administrator is not permitted to reinforce or emphasize any information on prompt page or assist with planning, organizing, or writing of composition Note:When clarifying the meaning of words, test administrators may reference a dictionary and are not required to give definitions or explanations from memory TEA Student Assessment Division
55. Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Short-Answer Reading Questions Allowable for STAAR English I and English II On per student request basis only, test administrator may clarify meaning of words/phrases in short-answer questions Before providing clarification, test administrator should ask whether student has looked up word in dictionary; clarification can be provided to students who still need assistance after using dictionary Clarification is not permitted for language arts terms words/phrases that are part of selection title words/phrases that are quoted from selection TEA Student Assessment Division
56. Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Short-Answer Reading Questions Test administrator may use simpler English, pictures, and/or gestures Test administrator is not permitted to reinforce or emphasize any part of information or assist with planning, organizing, or writing of response Note:When clarifying the meaning of words, test administrators may reference a dictionary and are not required to give definitions or explanations from memory TEA Student Assessment Division
57. Clarification in English of Word Meaning & Reading Aloud of Text – Math, Science, Social Studies Allowable for STAAR L, not STAAR Provided in the online interface for all students taking STAAR L Students receive computer-provided clarification assistance by clicking on eligible words and phrases in test questions Reading aloud of text provided by Hear a Word online tool TEA Student Assessment Division
58. Decisions about Special Provision and Exemption TEA Student Assessment Division
59. Special English I EOC Provision TAC §101.1007 For ELLs who ― have been enrolled in U.S. schools 3 school years or less (5 or less if qualifying unschooled asylee/refugee), and have not yet attained TELPAS advanced high reading rating Why this provision? In English I/ESOL I, these students may require substantial instructional scaffolding and linguistic adaptation not feasible on standardized language arts assessments TEA Student Assessment Division
60. Special Provision When enrolled in English I/ESOL I course, eligible ELL shall not be required to retake assessment each time it is administered if student passes course but does not meet standard Rule to be posted for public comment in October and become final later this year Note: Students are not exempt from testing while in the course Provisions do not apply to English II TEA Student Assessment Division
61. Exemption for Qualifying Asylees and Refugees Amendment to 19 TAC §101.1005 allows for the exemption of certain qualifying ELL asylees and refugees from being administered a STAAR assessment in grades 3–8 This exemption only applies to those unschooled asylees and refugees in their first year in U.S. schools TEA Student Assessment Division
62. STAAR L TEA Student Assessment Division
63. STAAR L Online Tests STAAR L is administered as an online testing program in grades 3–8 and EOC Clarification in English and reading aloud is provided in online interface No test administrator-provided accommodations Students will need headphones if testing in a group No change to mode of testing for STAAR and STAAR Modified TEA Student Assessment Division
64. STAAR L Student Tutorials Updated versions to be available early next year Should be used to familiarize students with clarification and read aloud accommodations and standard TestNav tools Test administration directions for STAAR L assessments will assume some familiarity with online interface TEA Student Assessment Division
65. STAAR L Practice Sets NEW Practice sets consist of approximately 25 items for each STAAR L assessment Available in early 2014 Will be available in online format similar to TELPAS so that students may experience the items as they will be presented in the operational administration. TEA Student Assessment Division
66. STAAR L Online Accommodations and LPAC Decision-Making All students taking STAAR L will have access to the accommodations of clarification in English and reading aloud of text As part of the decision-making process, LPACs should determine and document whether the student needs at least one of these accommodations. If not, the student should take STAAR TEA Student Assessment Division
67. STAAR L and SSI Beginning 2013–2014, 5th and 8th grade students assessed with STAAR L in mathematics will be held to same SSI requirements for both mathematics and reading, including retesting, as students taking the general STAAR assessments TEA Student Assessment Division
68. STAAR L Paper Administrations Paper test booklets (and ECGs as applicable) will be approved by TEA in rare circumstances Accommodations that are not available in TestNav Unavoidable technological problems that make online testing impossible Other special situations (e.g., homebound students, JJAEPs, etc.) Detailed information about STAAR L paper request process will be posted on Coordinator Manual Resources page at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/manuals/dccm/ TEA Student Assessment Division
69. STAAR L Paper Administrations Student who was approved for a paper administration in the spring but is retesting in December will not automatically receive paper materials DTC should forward prior approval to TEA at ELL.tests@tea.state.tx.us so paper materials can be ordered from Pearson TEA Student Assessment Division
70. ELLs with Parental Denials TEA Student Assessment Division
71. ELLs with Parental DenialsTAC §101.1005 (f) An ELL whose parent or guardian has declined bilingual/ESL services required by state law is not eligible for special ELL assessment, accommodation, or accountability provisions No testing in Spanish No linguistic accommodations during testing No English I special provision No unschooled asylee/refugee provisions TEA Student Assessment Division
72. Documentation of STAAR Test Decisions TEA Student Assessment Division
73. Documentation Requirements *Linguistic accommodations and accommodations related to applicable disability TEA Student Assessment Division
74. Suggested Forms for LPAC Use STAAR Participation and Linguistic Accommodation Decisions STAAR Eligibility for Special English I EOC Provision Student History Worksheet Will be available at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/ TEA Student Assessment Division
75. Suggested Forms Forms may be modified and reformatted for local use (Microsoft Word format) School districts may require additional supporting documentation and evidence TEA Student Assessment Division
76. STAAR Participation and Linguistic Accommodation Decisions Part I of form addresses justification for test participation decision TAC §101.1005 requires decision and justification to be documented Part II of form lists test participation and linguistic accommodation decisions Part II could be copied and provided to testing coordinators TEA Student Assessment Division
77. Student History Worksheet Multiple-year student record of — number of school years of enrollment in U.S. TELPAS reading rating test decisions Includes signature and date area for each year’s updated Years in U.S. Schools information to help ensure annual accuracy of this important data collection TEA Student Assessment Division
78. TAKS Decision-Making Process TEA Student Assessment Division
79. TAKS Decision-Making Process No changes to process Applicable only to students for whom TAKS is a graduation requirement Includes Exit level LEP postponement TAKS provisions for ELLs receiving special education services TAKS provisions for unschooled asylees and refugees 2013–2014 TAKS Decision-Making Guide for LPACs and sample documentation forms to be available on LPAC Resources page at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/ TEA Student Assessment Division
80. TELPAS TEA Student Assessment Division
81. TELPAS Resources for LPACs Years in U.S. Schools Data Collection Document Years in U.S. schools collected annually for each ELL during TELPAS Used in determining performance requirements in varied state and federal accountability measures Document will contain complete instructions for determining years in U.S. schools, including 60-day rule information 2013–2014 TELPAS Decision-Making Guide for LPACs Includes information on assessing ELLs receiving special education services with TELPAS TEA Student Assessment Division
82. Data Collection for Spring TELPAS Information that will be collected has been downsized to 2 categories Unschooled asylees/refugees Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) More information will be posted on the LPAC Resources webpage and will be explained in the 2014 District and Campus Coordinator Manual TEA Student Assessment Division
83. For More Information This PowerPoint and all other LPAC guides and documents will be posted on the LPAC Resources page of the Student Assessment Division website at www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/ For more information — go to http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ and click on ELL Assessments or consult with a coordinator from your district or education service center If additional assistance is needed, contact the TEA Student Assessment Division (512) 463-9536 ELL.tests@tea.state.tx.us TEA Student Assessment Division