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WAAS-Portfolio: Teacher Resources

“The least-dangerous assumption when working with students with significant disabilities is to assume that they are competent and able to learn, because to do otherwise would result in harm such as fewer educational opportunities, inferior literacy instruction, a segregated education, and fewer choices as an adult.”

2009 – 2010 Portfolio Information
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Technical Reports
  • PLDs and Cut Scores (PDF)
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    Grade Level Expectation (GLE) Extensions and Mathematics Core Content and Performance Expectations (Grades 3-8)


    Organized by…

    Grade Band

    Content Area

    • Reading (3-8 & HS) (PDF) (Word)
    • Writing (3-8 & HS) (PDF) (Word)
    • Math
      • 3-8 (Aligned to New Standards) (PDF) (Word)
      • HS (Aligned to Old Standards; new Ext based on new HS Math standards to be completed for testing Spring 2011) (PDF) (Word)
    • Science (3-8 & HS)  (PDF) (Word)

    2009-2010 Portfolio Training Information

    Additional Teacher Resources - Video Clips

     

     

     

     

     

    Important! WAAS-Portfolio Program Date Change

    OSPI has changed the scheduled pick-up/ship date from districts for the Spring 2010 WAAS-Portfolios. To align with other associated scoring activities of the assessment program, the completed WAAS-Portfolio Binders will be picked-up to ship for spring scoring on March 22, 2010 instead of March 26.

     

    2009-2010 WAAS-Portfolios - Principal and District Level Administrators trainings. Principals and other administrators will learn how they can support teachers in compiling the 2009-2010 WAAS-Portfolios.

    Handouts for all occurrences of Principal and District Level Administrators training:
     
    System Requirements for recorded PowerPoint.
    PC-based attendees
    Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

    Macintosh®-based attendees
    Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
    • In-person Trainings
      Districts will also have the opportunity to request personal assistance from the WAAS-Portfolio Alternate Assessment TOSA, Margaret Nerison. The purpose of the work sessions is to build on the information teachers have already gleaned from the videos and to offer guided practice and teacher collaboration opportunities for student portfolios already in development.

      If your district is interested in hosting a WAAS-Portfolio work session, please fax the Work Session Request Form (PDF) (Word) to (360) 725-0424.

    IEP Team Resources to Assist in Making Assessment Decisions

    Continued Learning Recommendations

    For more information about the state’s Alternate Assessment program, please contact Judy Kraft, Alternate Assessment Specialist, at waas@k12.wa.us or (360) 725-6089.

    Having trouble getting answers or help for your child? Contact Kristin Hennessey, the state's Special Education Ombudsman, at kristin.hennessey@k12.wa.us or (360) 725-6075. Learn more about the Ombudsman role.

    Old Capitol Building, PO Box 47200, 600 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA  98504-7200  (360) 725-6000  TTY (360) 664-3631