2011-12 Professional Development
The Maine Department of Education is sponsoring a series of live workshops and webinars related to Alternate Assessment during the 2011-2012 school year.
Workshops
Introduction to the PAAP
Full-Day Sessions
Introduction to the PAAP is intended for those educators new to the PAAP process or those who have not attended a PAAP workshop in the last two years. This introductory level training is designed to provide the basic information and tools necessary to design and implement instruction and assessment leading to submission of a PAAP.
Click here to view or download slides used in this presentation. (PDF)
Webinars
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 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/p6efvxfg1ct/ (5:24)
- Using the Task Bank - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p4zr37m3vlc/ (22:00)
- Types of Support - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p9cs6llga02/ (12:21)
- Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a PAAP - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p7d6h2xmf04/ (17:25)
Webinar: Scoring and Electronic Submission of a PAAP
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at 3:00pm
Included in this discussion:
- The steps involved in scoring a PAAP and
- How to submit a PAAP online
To join the meeting, go online to http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/pk2024412/.
No phone connection is necessary. To listen, be sure your computer speakers are on and set at an appropriate level. This meeting will be recorded and posted to the PAAP website within twenty-four hours.
For more information, contact Sue Fossett: e-mail susan.fossett@maine.gov or phone 624-6774.
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.)
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:
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)
3/27/12
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