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• • • For Assistance in Matters related to PAAP, please contact:

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      207-624-6774
      Susan.Fossett@maine.gov

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      207-624-6775 Susan.Smith@maine.gov
    • Dan Hupp
      Director of Assessment
      207-624-6827 Dan.Hupp@maine.gov

Materials and Tools

 

2011-12 Workshops

Online Professional Development

Administration Handbook - PDF | MS Word

PAAP Blueprint - PDF | JPEG

The Maine Alternate Grade Level Expectations ( AGLEs) - PDF

• Extended Learning Alternate Grade Level Expectations - PDF

Task Bank User's Guide - PDF

2011-12 PAAP Operational Procedures: PDF | MS Word (Updated 9/29/11)

Request for Partial PAAP: PDF | MS Word (Updated 11/17/11)

10th Grade PAAP Guidelines: PDF | MS Word (Updated 11/17/11)

Table of Contents Form (PDF)

Principal Verification Form (PDF)

Special Consideration Form - 2011-12 (PDF)

Standard Setting Report - June, 2010 (PDF)

 

Other Programs in the Maine Common Assessment System

• New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) (Click here to visit the MDOE/NECAP website)
• Maine Educational Assessment for Science (MEA-Science) (Click here to visit the MEA website)
• Maine High School Assessment (MHSA) (Click here to visit the MHSA website)

 

Achievement Level Definitions

Maine content area Achievement Level Definitions (ALD) outline the expectations for students participating in State level assessments. There are general definitions and more specific definitions focused on particular grade levels.

	READING	WRITING	MATHEMATICS	SCIENCE
	Grade 2		Grade 2
	Grade 3		Grade 3
	Grade 4	Grade 4	Grade 4
	Grade 5		Grade 5	Grade 5
	Grade 6		Grade 6
	Grade 7	Grade 7	Grade 7
				Grade 8
	High School	High School	High School	High School

 

 

PAAP Technical Reports

2010-2011 MeCAS Technical Report - Part 3: Maine Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) - All files PDF

Complete Report

Technical Report	Appendix I - Item-Level Score Distributions
Appendix A - Stakeholder Groups	Appendix J - Subgroup Reliability
Appendix B - 2010 Alternate Grade Level Expectations	Appendix K - Decision Accuracy and Consistency Rules
Appendix C - Process for Determining the Appropriate Avenue for Participation	Appendix L - Interrater Consistency
Appendix D - Task Review	Appendix M - Score of Record
Appendix E - Phase I Alignment Report	Appendix N - Cumulative Score Distributions
Appendix F - Phase II Alignment Report	Appendix O - Achievement Level Distributions
Appendix G - 2011 Scoring Instructions	Appendix P - Sample Reports
Appendix H - Item-Level Classical Statistics	Appendix Q - Analysis and Reporting Decision Rules

 

2009-2010 MeCAS Technical Report - Part 3: Maine Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) (PDF)

2008-2009 MeCAS Technical Report - Part 3: Maine Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) (PDF)

 

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Online Professional Development

 

2011-12 PAAP Administration Training Modules*

A series of five online tutorials developed to aid educators in the preparation, administration, and submission of PAAPs. (All modules are presented in the Flash* format.)

We recommend having the following materials on hand as you view these presentations:

• The 2010-11 PAAP Administration Handbook
• Maine’s Alternate Grade Level Expectations (AGLEs)

The Modules:

1. Determining How a Student Participates in State Assessment - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p3s5h7pkxwc/ (9:39)
2. The Alternate Grade-Level Expectations (AGLEs) - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p6efvxfg1ct/ (5:24)
3. Using the Task Bank - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p4zr37m3vlc/ (22:00)
4. Types of Support - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p9cs6llga02/ (12:21)
5. Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a PAAP - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p7d6h2xmf04/ (17:25)

 

 

Webinar: Scoring and Electronic Submission of a PAAP* (Originally presented 4/4/12)

Included in this discussion:

1. The steps involved in scoring a PAAP and
2. How to submit a PAAP online

Click here to view a recording of this presentation. (Flash* / Approximately 35 minutes)

Scoring and Electronic Submission of a PAAP Q&A - PDF | MS Word

 

Webinar: PAAP Updates* (Originally presented 10/27/11)

This webinar has been developed to update Special Education teachers and administrators of the Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) on some significant revisions to the PAAP process and related materials. The program will contain information concerning the PAAP AGLEs, the new required Blueprint, Task Bank access, and other important topics pertaining to the administration of the alternate assessment in Maine.

Click here to view a recording of this presentation. (Flash* / Approximately 90 minutes)

PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)

Important: Please have the following materials on hand in order to follow along with the presentation:

• The 2010-11 PAAP Administration Handbook
• Maine’s Alternate Grade Level Expectations (AGLEs)

 

Webinar: PAAP Updates for Special Education Directors/Principals Only* (Originally presented 10/27/11)

What are the responsibilities of the Special Education Director/Principal?

Click here to view a recording of this presentation. (Flash* / Approximately 60 minutes)

PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)

 

Webinar: Interpreting the 2010-11 PAAP Results* (Originally presented 9/20/11)

This online workshop will assist in the interpretation of PAAP score reports.

Click here to view a recording of the presentation. (Flash* / Approximately 44 minutes.)

 

 

 

*In order to view the Flash presentations, you will need to have the Adobe Flash Player loaded on your computer. Most PCs are already equipped with this program; if your computer does not have the Flash Player, or you wish to upgrade, you can download the program for free by clicking on the icon below.

 

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