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    • Peter Bernard
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      207-624-6678
      Peter.Bernard@maine.gov

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      207-624-6775 Susan.Smith@maine.gov

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      Director of Assessment
      207-624-6827 Dan.Hupp@maine.gov

PAAP Updates

The PAAP Task Bank is Currently Closed

As we prepare for significant changes to the PAAP process for the 2009-2010 school year, we have temporarily closed the PAAP Task Bank, removing all tasks applicable to 2008-2009.

We are in the process of developing new tasks, aligned to the 2009-2010 PAAP Standards.  As these materials are finalized and field tested they will be posted in the Task Bank – look for new PAAP tasks in October, 2009.

 

 

Partial PAAPs

The United States Department of Education has approved Maine’s request to allow a return to the use of “partial PAAPS”, which was rejected during the federal Peer Review process.  This change will allow decisions regarding the appropriate avenue for student participation in 2008-2009 state assessments to be made by content area.  For example, a student may participate in the PAAP for Reading and in the MEA with accommodations for Mathematics.

We are currently in the process of updating the PAAP reference materials to reflect this very important development, and will post the revised resources as soon as they are available.

 

 

The PAAP ListServe

The PAAP ListServe has been established to help provide improved communications related to the Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio, accommodations, instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities, and other associated issues.

Through this online service, we will be able to disseminate information in a timely manner to all subscribers. Information might include, but will not necessarily be limited to, links to pertinent websites, supplementary training materials, responses to questions of general interest that are submitted by subscribers, and changes in Federal law or rules that impact alternate assessment.

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The Maine Alternate Assessment Achievement Level Descriptors

The final versions of the PAAP Achievement Level Descriptors are now available for the use of Maine parents, teachers, and other educators. Maine content area Achievement Level Descriptors (ALD) outline the expectations for students participating in State level assessments. There are general descriptors as well as more specific descriptors focused on particular grade levels.

The Achievement Level Descriptors can be found on the Resources page of this website.

 

 

Username and Password Required for PAAP Task Bank

The PAAP Task Bank is now only accessible by entering a secure Username and Password. Due to the exclusive nature of materials contained in the Task Bank, and in an effort to provide a higher level of confidentiality to individuals taking the PAAP, we believe limiting access to such sensitive information is prudent.

Every school district in Maine is being provided with one unique Username and Password. This information is being sent to Special Education directors via USPS, with instructions to share it with the Special Education staff in their districts.

To access the PAAP Task Bank, select Task Bank on the navigation bar on the left side of this web page. A dialogue box will appear, asking for your Username and Password. Once that information has been correctly entered, click on OK, and you will be directed to the Task Bank.

 

 

PAAP Workshop Cancellation Policies

Storm Cancellations: Generally we will only cancel a workshop if the school district in which the workshop is held closes due to the weather (for example: for a workshop held in Portland, we will be watching to see if Portland Schools close). In rare instances, depending on the way a storm plays out, the decision to cancel a workshop might be made the afternoon before the scheduled session.

In the event of a cancellation, we make every effort to notify all contact people by e-mail or by telephone. In addition, a notice would be posted on the website, and notification of a new date would be circulated as soon as possible.

Registration Cancellations: MDOE must be notified of all registration cancellations at least seven day before the scheduled workshop.  School districts will be charged a $25.00 fee for each no-show.

 

 

 

Updated 6/16/09 -pb

 

 

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