TCAP ALT PA and Alternate Content Standards
Krista Bolen Amy Corbin
Cecilia Franklin
Objec<ves
• Review TCAP ALT Manual and Forms • Review Tennessee Alternate Content Standards • Discuss data collec<on and measurement • Review tools and resources for comple<ng PorFolios
What is a porFolio?
It is the TCAP test for students with significant disabili<es.
It has 28 pages, it contains evidence sheets and graphs.
It documents progress over <me. It is scored with a rubric. Data is collected on Alternate Standards.
5 Components of PorFolio
content choice
peer interac<on natural supports inclusive seQng
Black Binder
• comes from MNPS Group Tes<ng
• is for mul<ple students • is for your data and forms • is considered secure test
material. • cannot be removed from
school or taken home • can be kept from year to
year • needs to be in a secure
place in the classroom
White Binders
• comes from the State of TN
• are for individual students • come in a box that must be
kept and have a barcode • are secure test materials
and cannot be removed from the school
• are turned in to Group Tes<ng and sent back to Measurement Inc.
Table of Contents
Participation Guidelines
Student Affidavit
Reading/ Language Arts
Mathematics Science Social Studies
Rubric Determina<on
• Three types: • Regular • Modified
• Must enter Report of Irregularity On-‐Line (must be completed with knowledge of TCAP-‐alt tes<ng coordinator)
• Homebound • Must enter Report of Irregularity On-‐Line (must be completed with knowledge of TCAP-‐alt tes<ng coordinator)
Student Performance/AYP • This assessment is JUST as IMPORTANT as the TCAP that other students take!
• If a student does not take ANY TCAP assessment, it counts as both Below Proficient and Non Par<cipa<ng.
• Data from TCAP-‐alt porFolios are counted towards TVASS and does reflect in the new Teacher Evalua<on System and is in the Data Warehouse
Par<cipa<on Guidelines • The IEP team must decide on portfolio assessment and all
paperwork signed before data can be collected. • In the case of a single eligibility-Functional Delay-It is an IEP
team decision. Items to be discussed: o in past testing, all accommodations, MAAS participation
did not yield proficient scores o the student's curriculum is based on alternate standards o a score will be generated but not reported to the Feds
• The school psychologist does not have to agree but does have to complete the first section on the Participation Guidelines.
Let’s explore the manual…
Regular Rubric
Build your plate
Understanding Alterna<ve Content Standards
Anatomy of an Alternate Standard
Content Area: Math Content Standard: Geometry ALE: G.2. Specify locations and describe spatial
relationships
API: G.2.3 Identify parallel and intersecting lines.
LET'S MAKE A HUMAN PORTFOLIO!!!
Content 50 points
Three different Content Standards with a minimum of 1 activity related to the Alternate Performance Indicators per content standard are evident. At least 15 occurrences of data collection and graphing showing progress documented throughout the data period for each Alt Performance Indicator assessed
Choice
20 points . At least 3 types of Choice evidenced and related to at least 3 activities. (See TCAP-Alt Teacher’s Manual for examples of Choice types)
Choice • Five different choices to select from- Where, When, Who, Reward , Materials. • Choice must be logical to activity.
• Food choices are only appropriate if related to ac<vity (e.g., purchasing food from vending machine related to math ac<vity involving coins).
• Reward choices involving food are not appropriate.
• More details on page 37.
Settings
10 points
Instruction evidenced occurs within 4 inclusive settings.
Notes About Settings • Setting is where the data point occurred. • Inclusive settings should be where students
in general education are too. • Academic inclusive settings (biology, social
studies, literacy block) can be counted/used numerous times.
• Specialty Areas (gym, music, art, computer lab) can only be counted once per Content Area.
• Settings should be logical. • For more details...
page 37-39.
Support
10 points
Natural support is evidenced in inclusive settings in 3 activities.
Natural Support
A person who is available to all students in the school.
*You must have an inclusive seQng to have a natural support signature.
Natural Support IS IS NOT
Only in a general educa<on seQng
Special Educa<on staff
An adult A peer
Available to all students, with and without IEPs
Just for students with IEPs
librarian, PE coach, art teacher, 5th grade science teacher
a paraprofessional
Natural Support person was involved in the activity. More details on page 40 and 41.
Peer Interactions
10 points
Student interactions with peers are related to the Alternate Performance Indicators assessed under 3 different content standards.
Peer Interactions • Interaction relates to activity and interaction is
described. • Appropriate peers are NOT taking TCAP-Alt. • Peers are age appropriate. • Peers sign their first name only. • Two places to
document Peer Interaction, but only one is needed.
• More details on page 42.
Graphs
• Four graph choices • Graph 1
• Most appropriate for lowest func<oning students • Graph 2
• Most appropriate for prerequisite skills • Graph 3
• Most versa<le • Graph 4
• Most suitable for task analysis
Prompt Data (graph 1)
• Criteria MUST be defined. • Levels of promp<ng (or prompt hierarchy) must be used consistently. • Defini<ons of prompt levels in the TCAP ALT manual (pg 33)…..you should use these defini<ons if you plan to use this graph!
Level of Promp<ng Video
www.mnpsteacher.org
Percent correct (graph 3)
• Most flexible and versa<le form of data collec<on. • Allows for different numbers of trials (minimum of 5 recommended) • Task must be defined clearly so that “correct” is not subjec<ve. • Can be easily adapted to any subject, task, or seQng.
Data Ac<vity
Graphs
• Student Name, Grade Level, Content Area, Standard, ALE, and API should be the same as the evidence sheet
• For each day data is collected for the API, write date in box on the top line of graph
• Highlight date column on graph which corresponds to date on evidence sheet
• Student performance is indicated by a dot in the CENTER of the data day
• Use blue ink.
What is your evidence?
Our evidence is data
Discrete Trial vs. TCAP Alt
Recep<ve leler ID
Touch A Touch A w/1 distractor Touch A w/2 distractor Touch B etc.......
Recognize lowercase leEers
Touch 10 lelers....
Defini<on of progress.... pg 35
"Progress is defined as at least 3 occurrences during which the student performed at least 2 increments above the lowest point. The occurrences must be after the FIRST occurrence of the lowest point. Data cannot flatline for more than 5 points at ANY level."
Progress or No Progress?
PuQng it all together
www.mnpsteacher.org
Table of Contents
Participation Guidelines
Student Affidavit
Reading/ Language Arts
Mathematics Science Social Studies
Scores
• Scores are reported at end of school year • PorFolios are Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced • All scores are blended into the school’s AYP scores • Nonpar<cipa<ng students (func<onally delayed) will count against the school • Scores are reported in the Data Warehouse
Important Items to Remember Blue ink is required for all handwritten items. Yellow highlighter is preferred. Dot must be in the center of the square. Do not whiteout signatures, dates, or data points Work sessions are a great way to get feedback and support. Online Resources are available to make your life easier.....
Web resources state website hlp://www.tn.gov/ehlp://filefolderfun.com/FileFolderGames.htmlduca<on/assessment/TCAP-‐AltPorFolio.shtml
Task Galore hlp://www.tasksgalore.com/ Shoe Box tasks hlp://www.shoeboxtasks.com/ File folder ac<vi<es hlp://filefolderfun.com/FileFolderGames.html
Web resources
Blogs hlp://theau<smteacher.blogspot.com/2009/10/file-‐folder-‐ac<vi<es.html
Good author-‐Diane Browder hlp://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=191&Name=Diane+M.+Browder+Ph.D.
Ques<ons/Resources
• Tennessee Department of Ed website-‐go to assessments page • Talk to your instruc<onal facilitator, compliance facilitator • [email protected]
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