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Rhode Island Alternate Assessment

Annually, approximately 850 students participate in the Rhode Island Alternate Assessment Program. Students are assessed in reading and mathematics in grades 2 through 8, and 10 and in writing in grades 4, 7, and 10. Science is assessed in grades 4, 8, and 11.

Assessment Materials

2008–09 Administration Manual
Math Planning Sheet
Reading Planning Sheet
Writing Planning Sheet
Science Planning Sheet

2008 Reporting Materials

Guide to Interpretation

Note to Superintendents, District Test Coordinators and Principals: RIAA 2008 Reports are now available at http://iservices.measuredprogress.org using your secure NECAP user name and password.

Training Materials

Introduction to RIAA Session 1 PowerPoint (large file, 103 MB, may not download)
Introduction to RIAA Session 1 Handout (small file, pdf of PowerPoint, 828 KB)
Introduction to RIAA Session 2 PowerPoint
AAGSE Session PowerPoint and Handout/Worksheet
Science Session PowerPoint
Student Sample: Emma
Student sample: Fredrik
Good Ideas

Tools for Teachers

Program Introduction and No Scores Memo

DVD Clips of RIAA Teacher Trainings (Session 1 and Session 2)

Each video clip is approximately 20 minutes in length and offered in two qualities depending on your internet connection (“High” will perform faster/smoother). You must have Quicktime installed on your computer. Download a free version.

All training clips will refer you to pages in the 2008-09 RIAA Administration Manual; therefore, you should have a copy nearby as you view the clips. You may download the document (see “Assessment Materials” above). Session 1 Clips 4–10 refer to student sample “Emma” which may be downloaded (see “Training Materials” above) prior to viewing.

Training DVDs were shipped to all RIAA schools on or about November 5. If your school did not receive a copy of the training DVDs, please contact Jane Twombly, Program Assistant, at 1-800-431-8901.

Introduction: Session 1

Clip 1 RIAA Overview & 2008-09 Updates; RIAA Model High Medium
Clip 2 NCLB; RIAA Program Development High Medium
Clip 3 Eligibility; Participation Criteria; SPTs; AAGSEs; Blueprint High Medium
Clip 4 Components of a Datafolio; Forms; An Entry Component; Emma (sample student) High Medium
Clip 5

Emma (sample student): DSS, SDF, AAGSE Entry

 High Medium
Clip 6 Distinct Activities High Medium
Clip 7 Standards Based Activities; Acquisition vs. Application High Medium
Clip 8 Levels of Assistance; Levels of Accuracy; Levels of Independence High Medium
Clip 9 Review Emma/AAGSE Entry 1; Acceptable Student Work High Medium
Clip 10 Student Work and SDF (Emma); Getting Started (your datafolio); Planning Worksheet; ProFile (access and 2008-09 updates) High Medium

Introduction: Session 2 

Clip 1 Instructional Process & Planning High Medium
Clip 2 STPs; AAGSEs High Medium
Clip 3 Age-appropriate Materials/Activities; Taking Data High Medium
Clip 4 Scoring High Medium
Clip 5

Science

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Clip 6 Science (continued) High Medium

Measured Progress ProFile™

Measured Progress RIAA ProFile software includes two versions: a downloadable version and a Web-based version. Please reference the document Web vs. Desktop ProFile to read about 2008 updates to ProFile and assist you in selecting the appropriate version.

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Contacts

Measured Progress Contact:
Sharon Houle
State Contacts:
Cynthia Corbridge
Phyllis Lynch

State Web Site