2017 Accommodation Update by Leighann Johnson https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw en-us 2016-10-31 21:43:09 UTC 2023-02-28 19:50:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Q: What is "Manipulating Test Material"?  https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134628385 A: This accommodation includes but is not limited to:
• turning test booklet pages per student directions 
• positioning the ruler per student directions • using the mouse to navigate the pages and operate the tools in an online administration per student directions 
• operating technology per student directions 
• highlighting per student directions 
• positioning mathematics manipulatives per student directions ]]> 2016-11-01 20:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134628385 Q: How can pop ups and roll overs be routinely provided on assessments when we don't have any assessments that have these tools? https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134632105 A: This would just be a support you are providing in the classroom (i.e. clarification of words, rewording a complex problem...), just the mode is different.]]> 2016-11-01 21:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134632105 Q: If a student takes an online test for writing does their essay (writing prompt) have to be transcribed into the online test or could they complete the revising and editing online and submit the essay via paper? https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134669588
A: 4th grade only ~ The student can complete on paper and the TA can transcribe into the online system (no accommodation needed), but in the end all answers including composition must be submitted online.

7th grade ~ student would need an accommodation for the TA to type the essay into the online system for them - everything must be submitted online]]> 2016-11-02 03:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134669588 Q: 4th Grade Writing:  Oral Q&A will include revising and editing Questions.  lejohnson3 https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942602 A: Yes, but online ONLY with text-to-speech, paper oral will not change]]> 2016-11-02 21:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942602 Q: 4th Grade Writing:  SPED, 504, or RtI students can take the online test and type their papers so long as they routinely and independently do this in class.  What about a student that they say they cannot read his handwriting?   lejohnson3 https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942743 A: Any student can take regular STAAR with no additional support online – just changes the mode of testing from paper to online which will allow them to type their responses on the compositions ]]> 2016-11-02 21:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942743 Q: 3rd and 4th Math:  Multiplication charts are gone unless they have a physical or visual disability. lejohnson3 https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942844 A: Correct]]> 2016-11-02 21:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942844 Q5th Grade Math:  Multiplication charts are gone unless they have a physical, visual, or documented Math disability lejohnson3 https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942922 A: Correct]]> 2016-11-02 21:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942922 Q: ADHA/ADD - They can have oral Q&A? lejohnson3 https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942989 A: ADHD/ADD alone no – a problem with reading that is caused by ADHD yes, but must have documented evidence of reading difficulties]]> 2016-11-02 21:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/134942989 Q:  Where do I find the online practice test? jhise2 https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/135239862 A: STAAR practice tests are available on the STAAR App, which should be installed on your computers in the computer lab.]]> 2016-11-03 20:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/135239862 Q: Is Dragon Dictation a designated support that any student can have on the STAAR, if they have been using it in the classroom? Or is it just for 504 and SpEd students? https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/157738767 2017-03-03 20:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lejohnson3/wai4k5q9iahw/wish/157738767