Alternate Assessments and Monitoring Student Progress in Inclusive Classrooms

2021 ◽  
pp. 302-321
Author(s):  
Shawnee Y. Wakeman ◽  
Meagan Karvonen ◽  
Claudia Flowers ◽  
Lindsay Ruhter
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Classrooms ◽  
Student Progress ◽  
Alternate Assessments

Using Data to Drive Instruction: A Comparative Study of Lexia Scores to Other Reading Assessments, Attendance, Grades, and Behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (04) ◽  
pp. 20318-20344
Author(s):  
Dr. Felicia Sawyer ◽  
Dr. Bobbie Little ◽  
Dr. Darlene Cantey ◽  
Principal Lionel Martin
Keyword(s):  
Kindergarten Readiness ◽  
Reading Program ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Office Referrals ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Student Progress ◽  
Benchmark Assessment ◽  
Report Card Grades ◽  
Using Data

The purpose of this study is to analyze student progress after the frequent usage of a computerized reading program that provides phonics instruction and gives students independent practice in basic reading skills. Further, the study observes and analyzes the correlation between student progress in Lexia to progress report grades, report card grades, attendance, office referrals for poor behavior, the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) scores, Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) language and social scores, and the Reading Inventory scores (RI).     

Constructing and Evaluating a Validation Argument for a Next-Generation Alternate Assessment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy K. Clark ◽  
Meagan Karvonen
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Alternate Assessment ◽  
Theory Of Action ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
Dynamic Learning ◽  
Alternate Assessments ◽  
Overall Evaluation ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Achievement Standards

Alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS) have historically lacked broad validity evidence and an overall evaluation of the extent to which evidence supports intended uses of results. An expanding body of validation literature, the funding of two AA-AAS consortia, and advances in computer-based assessment have supported improvements in AA-AAS validation. This paper describes the validation approach used with the Dynamic Learning Maps® alternate assessment system, including development of the theory of action, claims, and interpretive argument; examples of evidence collected; and evaluation of the evidence in light of the maturity of the assessment system. We focus especially on claims and sources of evidence unique to AA-AAS and especially the Dynamic Learning Maps system design. We synthesize the evidence to evaluate the degree to which it supports the intended uses of assessment results for the targeted population. Considerations are presented for subsequent data collection efforts.

Opportunities to Respond for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Inclusive Classrooms

2021 ◽  
pp. 105345122110249
Author(s):  
Todd Whitney ◽  
Kera B. Ackerman ◽  
Justin T. Cooper ◽  
Terrance M. Scott
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Inclusive Classrooms ◽  
Opportunities To Respond ◽  
School Based

Students who are actively engaged in learning have a higher probability of academic and behavioral success in the classroom. One effective teaching practice that increases student engagement is providing students with frequent opportunities to respond (OTR). This article provides practitioners with a range of OTR strategies that include verbal, non-verbal, and partner responses. In addition, recommendations are provided on how these strategies can be effectively implemented in inclusive classrooms to increase engagement of students with school-based behavior problems, including those with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders.

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