Module 10: Assessments

Objectives

  • Learn about IEP considerations for statewide assessments in California.

Video & Transcript

Introduction

Special consideration needs to be made for some students who will need additional support on state testing. Accommodations that are regularly made in the classrooms to help your child be successful can also be offered during the yearly state testing. An additional page of the IEP will be created to list these accommodations. It is important to know that some accommodations, like having the classroom texts read aloud, may not be offered as an option for state testing. Every effort will be made to create an inclusive environment for your child during the state testing days in compliance with the state’s regulations. In some instances, an alternative assessment may be completed instead of the state testing.

Resources:

Please explore at least one of the resources below to better understand the how your child with an IEP will access state testing.

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  • CAASPP - The CAASPP System encompasses assessments and student participation requirements. Information about the content and format of each test is also provided.
  • Starting Smarter is a CAASPP website built just for parents to answer any questions about how you can use score reports to better understand your child’s strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Parent Guide to Understanding CAASPP is a two-page flyer written in easy-to-understand language that answers key questions (what, why, who, how, and when) about California's assessment programs.
  • In this podcast, How to Navigate Assessments and Accommodations, you will learn about what to consider in state testing accommodations, both typical assessments and modified/alternative assessments and why assessments and accommodations should be discussed at every IEP meeting.

Discussion Prompts:

  1. How do my child’s listed accommodations impact state testing?
  2. Can I add any accommodations I would like my child to have on state testing?
  3. Do children with IEPs need to take state testing?

Self-Assessment