Materials and Tools
2012-13 Workshops
Online Professional Development
2012-13 Administration Handbook (PDF)
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
2012-13 PAAP Operational Procedures: PDF
Request for Partial PAAP: PDF | MS Word - Updated 9/25/12
10th Grade PAAP Guidelines: PDF | MS Word - Updated 11/17/11
Table of Contents Form (PDF)
Special Consideration Form (PDF, 299KB) - Updated 10/17/12
Standard Setting Report - June, 2010 (PDF)
Other Programs in the Maine Common Assessment System
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.
PAAP Technical Reports
2010-2011 MeCAS Technical Report - Part 3: Maine Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) - All files PDF
Complete Report
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)
Online Professional Development
2012-13 PAAP Updates Webinar
Originally presented October 29, 2012.
View a recording of this presentation.*
2012-13 PAAP Administration Training Modules* - Updated January 2013
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 Modules:
- Determining How a Student Participates in State Assessment - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p3s5h7pkxwc/ (9:39)
- The Alternate Grade-Level Expectations (AGLEs) - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p1vqpv9paqx/ (6:19)
- Using the Task Bank - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p6rk54fe4z6/
(8:01)
- Types of Support - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p4ccya6zi8t/ (8:12)
- Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a PAAP - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p86lpt5i5mm/ (5:21)
Webinar: Scoring and Electronic Submission of a PAAP* (Originally presented 4/4/12)
Included in this discussion:
- The steps involved in scoring a PAAP and
- 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
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Updated 1/9/13-pb