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VAAP Virginia Alternate Assessment Program. Virginia Alternate Assessment Program. The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) is designed to evaluate performance of students with significant cognitive disabilities. Virginia Alternate Assessment Program. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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VAAPVirginia Alternate
Assessment Program
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Virginia Alternate Assessment Program
The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) is designed to evaluate performance of students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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Virginia Alternate Assessment Program
The VAAP is available to students in grades 3 through 8 and students in grade 11 who are working on academic standards that have been reduced in complexity and depth.
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Beginning the Collection Process
Teachers must have a clear knowledge and understanding of the Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL) being assessed.
Use the curriculum framework as resource for the essential skills and knowledge required in each standard. This resource is located at:
http://www.ttaconline.com/staff/assessment/vaap_res_asol.asp
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Various Types of Evidence
Various forms of evidence can be demonstrated under the direct supervision of a teacher or other school personnel.
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Various Types of EvidenceEvidence may consist of, but is not
limited to:Work Samples AudiotapeVideotapeAnecdotal RecordsInterviewsCharts/GraphsCaptioned Photographs
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Work Samples
Should demonstrate that the student was able to complete the work independently
May include worksheets, tests, quizzes, etc
Should address all the concepts stated in the ASOL
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Videotape/Audiotape
Should contain only student- generated work.
Teachers or other school personnel are permitted to be on the videotape/audiotape to ask questions or support the student, but responses should be the student’s alone.
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Safeguards for Media• Videotape A signed release form that grants
permission to use students’ photographs and record their images is required before including a video in the collection of evidence.If a video is used for multiple standards, include a list using the counter.
For Example:Math ASOL E-RW1 – 001-030Math ASOL E-RC1 – 045-100
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Safeguards for Media• Audiotape Audiotapes containing more than one voice
should indicate the segments for which belongs to the student.
State the ASOL number and description on the tape prior to the portion of the tape with the student evidence.
If the audiotape is used for multiple standards include a brief list using the counter.
For Example:Mathematics ASOL M-NS3 – 001-005Mathematics ASOL M- CE1 – 020-050
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Anecdotal Records
Are on-going logs of student performance.
Should state exactly in objective and measurable terms the level of achievement demonstrated by the students for the given ASOL.
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Anecdotal Records
Include the date of performance, a description of the observed skill or procedure, and the student’s level of achievement.
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Anecdotal Records
Observation should be carefully planned to ensure that the student has the best opportunity to demonstrate his or her skill and knowledge
Confirmation of student accuracy or performance
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Interviews
Format should be precise and concise in design to afford the student the best opportunity to demonstrate what he/she understands about the ASOL addressed.
Interview questions should be prepared in advance to ensure that the ASOL content is completely addressed.
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Interviews
Interviews may be videotaped or submitted as a written document.
Confirmation of accuracy by teacher/school personnel.
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Charts/GraphsMust contain specific information
relating to the students skills and knowledge.
Caution: a chart or graph that simply indicates a student’s level of progress on a specific skill may not provide enough information to rate the student’s knowledge of the skill.
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Captioned Photographs Captioned statements should
explain the knowledge and/or skill demonstrated in the photograph.
Clearly indicate the student addressing the ASOL.
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Submission of EvidenceAll the evidence submitted for the
VAAP must be solely that of the student
Evidence submitted should be appropriate to the specific ASOL being assessed.
Evidence is rated on Quality -based evidence and not Quantity-based
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Collection of Evidence Components
Collection of Evidence must contain the following components:
An Affidavit of Student Performance
All locally required documentationASOL Cover SheetEvidence that demonstrates student performance
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What’s New• Participation counts determine the amount
of manuals and SEI tags delivered to your school in mid-September
• VAAP Implementation Manual• Please dispose of all 2007-2008 manuals; Use
the 2008-09 VAAP Implementation Manual . The manual is a guide primarily for teachers who are providing instruction to students participating in the VAAP.
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What’s New• Required Documentation for VAAP:
• Affidavit of Student Performance (pg. 91)• Participation Criteria Form (pg. 25)• Content Area Cover Sheet for each
CONTENT AREA submitted (pg. 87)• Teacher Checklist (pages 95 & 96)• Media Release (if needed)• Scoring Worksheet (pg. 83)
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Important Reminders• All Evidence Must:
• Be GRADED or include a statement of accuracy• 3 ways: letter grade, numerical grade or
percentage
• Include an SEI tag properly labeled
• NOT be in a sheet protector
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Important Reminders• Evidence will NOT be considered in
scoring if:
• Work is copied from blackboard, texts, computers, etc.
• Work is part of a group project and the contribution of the VAAP student is unclear
• Hand-over-hand assistance is used• Inappropriate sources are used (open-book
test, homework, etc.)
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Important Reminders• Previously assessed ASOLs cannot be
repeated for submission in the Collection of Evidence
• The DOE is currently developing a course of action for penalties when ASOLs are repeated
• IEP Online team is working to create fields where teachers can enter ASOL information; currently, previously used ASOLs can be found on the Student’s Performance Report
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ASOL & SOL Crosswalk Document
•Shows each ASOL and the corresponding SOL by SOL number and by grade level
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Assessment/VAAP/2007-2008_ASOL_and_SOL_Crosswalk.pdf
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What’s New Regional Scoring
• Regional Scoring Events were discussed by school divisions in Region meetings and by the Virginia Department of Education in partnership with Pearson.
• Possibility that we may still participate as a pilot site.
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What’s New Science Tests
• In 2008-09 states are required to administer science tests once in elementary school (5th grade), once in middle school (8th grade), and once in high school.
• The expectation is that students participating in the VAAP at these grade levels will submit a collection in science. However, science DOES NOT become part of AYP.
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What’s the Same Participation Requirement
The Virginia Department of Education strongly recommends submission of evidence in all content areas being assessed by SOL tests for general education students at the same grade level.
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What’s the Same• Focus on individual
achievement of ASOL
• One ASOL (and bullet if appropriate) must be defended in each reporting category.
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What’s the Same•Evidence No-No’s
• Group work (unless individual contribution is clearly identified
• Copied work• Work with examples or directions that give
away the answers• Evidence without completed SEI tags
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What’s the Same•Evidence No-No’s
• Work does not show any level of individual achievement on ASOL
• Use of Hand over Hand instruction
• Work based on homework, open-book test
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What’s the Same
• Scoring Rubric
• General Scoring Rules
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6 General VAAP Scoring Rules
• Rule 1: Evidence must show individual student achievement• If student work shows hand-over-hand
instruction, it cannot be considered for scoring and receives a “0”
• Rule 2: Evidence must be student-generated• Cannot use homework, open-book test
or group work (unless indiv. student’s contribution can be clearly defined
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6 General VAAP Scoring Rules
• Rule 3: Evidence must include a correctly labeled SEI tag• If no tag, cannot be scored• If tag is mislabeled, can be corrected
and initialed by the SEC
• Rule 4: Evidence must include a completed VAAP Content Area Cover Sheet for each content area
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6 General VAAP Scoring Rules
• Rule 5:Evidence must include a signed affidavit or it will not be scored
• Rule 6: Evidence must clearly address accommodations, photographs captions, and grading
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Resources for VAAP• ASOL Curriculum Framework may
be used as a reference tool to help scoring teams understand the ASOL addressed
• ASOL Curriculum Framework is available at:
http://www.ttaconline.org
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VAAP Program Timeline for Henrico County
• September/October: Participation counts entered, materials shipped to schools, VAAP Training
• September 26: List of students participating in VAAP must be submitted to R&P via your school test coordinator (using data quest drop box)
• End of 1st 9 weeks: “benchmark assessment” by school-based teams
• End of 2nd 9 weeks/1st semester: “benchmark assessment” by school-based teams; update list of participating VAAP students via test coordinator
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Timeline continued…• End of 3rd nine weeks: “benchmark
assessment” by school-based teams• April 23 – 29: Schools will ship VAAP
portfolios to Research & Planning based on the C&M delivery schedule. ALL portfolios must be in the R&P warehouse by 12:00 pm on April 29th.
• At time of portfolio submission: final list of all students in which VAAP portfolios are being submitted is due upon shipment of VAAPs from your school
• VAAP Scoring Workshop will be May 12 - 14
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For Further information, contact:Policies & Procedures: Tracy Walker, 652-3839
IEP or Eligibility Questions: Contact the Specialist or Consultant assigned to your school
Additional Portfolios, SEI tags, or Manuals:Requests for additional materials will only be accepted through your School Test Coordinator to minimize duplicate requests
DOE Contact:Division of Student Assessment and School
Improvement(804) 225-2107