IEP Form Ð Statewide Assessments
1.
Participation in State-wide Assessment Program (STAR): Indicate how the student will
participate in STAR:
Note:
The IEP Team may not waive state assessments.
The
State Testing and Reporting (STAR) include the California Standards Test/CAT-6,
California Modified Assessment (CMA), and the California Alternate Performance
Based Assessment (CAPA). The IEP Team must determine which test will be the
most appropriate for the student to take.
If the student is taking CMA or CAPA, the IEP Team must have reviewed
the criteria for taking the alternate assessment.
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Outside of testing range (before grade 2 and after grade 11)
Check the box to indicate that the student is below grade 2 or above grade 11
and therefore is exempt from the STAR.
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For the areas of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and
History/Social Science determine if the student will be taking CST/CAT-6 or CMA
and document any allowable accommodations or modifications. Check the
appropriate boxes.
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NOTE: A student may take a test in an area on the CST/CAT-6
and in another area on the CMA. If the student is taking CAPA he/she must take
it in all areas. (Refer to http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/fp/ for the Test Variation Matrix)
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For 3, 4, & 5 preschoolers note if the child will take
DRDP-R or DRDP access. If the child is at the developmental level of 3 years or
below, the IEP Team should recommend the DRDP access. If the child needs
adaptations in the preschool setting, then the IEP Team should document the
adaptations. (Refer to http://www.draccess.org website for a
list of adaptations.)
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Specify any accommodations or modifications the student may
need to participate in other state/district-wide assessments, including writing
proficiencies, physical fitness tests, etc. This would also be the place to
note if the student is taking the Standards-based Test in Spanish (STS). This
test is required for English learners who will have been enrolled in a school
in the United States less than 12 months on the first day of testing or who are
receiving instruction in Spanish regardless of the length of time he she has
been enrolled in school in the United States.
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NOTE: Do not put parent exemption on the IEP form as a
reason that the student will not participate in statewide assessment. The IEP
Team must address how the student would participate even if there is a parent
exemption. The parent must file the exemption with the school site according to
the district procedures for all students.
2.
For English Learners Only: Check the
appropriate assessment that the student will be taking. If other is checked document the
assessment. For the CELDT, check
the area of assessment and for the Standards Based Spanish Test, check the
appropriate area of assessment and if the student will need accommodations.
Educational Benefit Reminder
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Does the student demonstrate
behavior(s) that impede learning, and if so, how will positive interventions,
strategies, and supports be provided?
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Does the IEP Team
agree on the areas of need to be addressed in goals as identified in the
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance and in
Special Factors?
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Is participation on
state and districtwide assessments, including
accommodations and modifications, in accordance with state guidelines?
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Are alternate
assessment(s), including the reasons, clearly noted if required?