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Virginia Alternate Assessment Program

This document outlines the proceedings and outcomes of the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program standard-setting meeting held in September 2001. The main purposes were to define proficiency levels, recommend cut scores, and suggest improvements to the assessment process. Key topics covered include the law governing the program, content areas such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and History/Social Science, and the methodology for scoring student performance. Recommendations were made for measurable IEP goals and the evaluation of collected evidence to ensure student independence.

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Virginia Alternate Assessment Program

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  1. VirginiaAlternate AssessmentProgram Standard Setting Richmond, Virginia September 18-21, 2001

  2. Purpose/Goals • Define Proficiency Levels • Recommend Cut Scores • Recommend Improvements

  3. Background • The Law (PL 105-17) • Uses of the Program • Content Areas • Collections of Evidence • Scoring • Performance Levels

  4. Content Areas • English Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • History/Social Science

  5. Collections of Evidence • Measurable IEP goals • One entry per subject • Focus on SOL objectives • 4-6 pieces of evidence • Varied formats • Support documents

  6. Scoring • 5 Dimensions • Linkage to Standards • Student Performance • Variety of Settings • Contexts • Supports for Independence • 3 Score Points • 2 Raters

  7. Issues to Consider • Skill of person preparing Collection of Evidence • Progress over time vs. current status • IEP/SOL link

  8. Proficiency Levels • Needs Improvement • Proficient • Advanced

  9. Activities • Practice • Round 1 • Discussion • Round 2 • Discussion • Round 3 (if needed)

  10. Steps • Review Collections of Evidence • Evaluate Performance Levels • Complete Forms • Discuss Ratings • Repeat • Recommend Cut Scores

  11. Example N = Needs Improvement

  12. Example P = Proficient

  13. Example = Advanced A

  14. Example ? ? Clearly Needs Improvement Clearly Proficient Clearly Advanced

  15. Follow-Up • Report to Board • Refine Definitions • Recommend Improvements

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