Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase is an online resource for state departments of education to use as part of their professional development efforts with districts and schools. Organized around five elements, it brings together concepts, how-to guidance, tools, and resources about classroom assessment.

Task 3: Identify Necessary Accommodation(s) and Timing

Guideline: In many instances, students with special needs and English language learners require accommodation to participate in assessments. The assessment process provides feedback for the teacher, student, and parent. As such, the teacher should ensure these students are able to participate in each assessment. If needed, the teacher should seek assistance from colleagues and district staff members having expertise with special needs students and English language learners.

Tools

Accommodations from the Student's Perspective

This tool from the Council of Chief State School Officers' Accommodations Manual: How to Select, Administer, and Evaluate Use of Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment of Students with Disabilities assists teachers with assessing accommodations from the student's perspective.

Assess Needs that May Require Accommodations

This tool for assessing needs that may require accommmodations is from the Council of Chief State School Officers' Accommodations Manual: How to Select, Administer, and Evaluate Use of Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment of Students with Disabilities.

Assessment Tests - Improving Accessibility

This document from the Council of Chief State School Officers' publication, Ensuring Accuracy in Testing For English Language Learners, identifies nine elements to consider when writing accessible assessment items.

Practical Tips

Leveling the Playing Field for English Language Learners: Increasing Participation in State and Local Assessments through Accommodations

This resource from the former Region III Comprehensive Center provides practical guidance for using test preparation strategies with English language learner students as a form of accommodation for standardized tests.

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