NM Special Education
Webinar
October 16, 2013
High School
Graduation
Requirements
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Graduation Requirements
1. Standard Pathway
• Accommodations
2. Alternate Pathways
3. Documentation
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Standard Pathway Graduation
Requirements
1. Course
Requirements
2. Assessment
Requirements
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Standard Pathway Course Requirements
• 4 credits ELA
• 4 credits math including Algebra II or equivalent
• 3.5 credits social studies including US History and
Geography, World History and Geography, Government and
Economics, and 0.5 credit of NM History
• 3 credits science, 2 of which must be lab sciences
• 1 credit physical education
• 1 career cluster course, workplace readiness or non-English
language
• 7.5 elective credits
• 1 course of health (starting with 2017 cohort) in HS or MS
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Standard Pathway Course Requirements
At least one course must
be Honors (H), Advanced
Placement (AP), Dual
Credit (DC), or Distance
Learning (DL).
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Assessment Requirements
Based on Statute
NMSA 22-13-1-1
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NMSA 22-13-1-1-M
Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, a
student shall not receive a New Mexico diploma
of excellence if the student has not
demonstrated competence in the subject areas
of mathematics, reading and language arts,
writing, social studies and science, including a
section on the constitution of the United States
and the constitution of New Mexico, based on a
standards-based assessment or assessments or a
portfolio of standards-based indicators
established by the department by rule.
Assessment Requirements
for HS Graduation
Primary Demonstration of
Competency
• Math, Reading, Science: Pass SBA/HSGA
• Writing and Social Studies: Pass 1 EoC in
each subject
Assessment Requirements
for HS Graduation
HSGA Proficient (Passing) Scores
• Math: 1137
• Reading: 1137
• OR 2273 combined Math +
Reading (with neither at
“Beginning Step”)
• Science: 1138
Assessment Requirements
for HS Graduation
EoC Proficient (Passing) Scores
• Set by “Bookmark Method” of standard
setting
• Depend on the version
• Published in the EoC Manual
Alternate Demonstration of Competency (ADC)
ADC: Provides additional opportunities for
students to meet assessment
requirements.
ADCs include:
EoCs
CCR Indicators
See Graduation Checklist for options and
CCR cut scores.
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Alternate Demonstration of Competency (ADC)
• If students do not demonstrate
competency initially, they may use cut
scores for one of the following as an ADC:
» ACT
» PLAN
» PSAT
» SAT
» Accuplacer
» COMPASS
» IB Program
» AP
» EoC
EoCs for High School Graduation—ADCs
MATH
Algebra I*
Algebra II
Integrated Math III
Math ADC
SCIENCE
Biology
Chemistry
READING
ELA III Reading
ELA IV Reading
SOCIAL STUDIES
Economics
NM History
U.S. Government
U.S. History
World History and Geog.
WRITING
ELA III Writing
ELA IV Writing
Student must pass Algebra II
course to use Algebra I EoC.
District-Developed EoCs
• Districts may develop EoCs for any course for graduation
purposes.
• Follow FULL SET OF Quality Criteria and submit for
approval.
• http://www.ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAccountability/Assessme
ntEvaluation/EOC/2013/EoC%20Quality%20Criteria%20V.1.1FINA
Lpdf.pdf
Assessment Requirements
A student must attempt ALL
administrations of the
SBA/HSGA (H2, H3, H4 retakes)
before implementing a passing
EoC or other ADC score for
reading, math, or science.
Students may bank passing
scores proactively.
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Testing Best Practices
• ALL students
may use “Best Practices” during
assessments.
• Use of Best Practices does not require an IEP.
• Use should be determined and documented by the
Student Assistance Team (SAT).
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Testing Best Practices
• Additional time between
sessions
• Face student during test
administration
• Group students by testing
accommodation
• Multiple and frequent breaks
• Extended administration time
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Testing Best Practices
• Preferential seating
• Schedule additional time between
sessions
• Test individually
• Test in location with minimal
distraction
• Test in small group (fewer than 10)
• Visual, verbal, or tactile reminders
to stay on task
• Place markers
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Accommodations
Coded accommodations allowed for students
with IEPs, 504 Plans, or current ELL status.
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Biogrid Codes
Specific Accommodations
for Testing.
Biogrid codes for all
accommodations
(See Accommodations
Manual)
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Accommodations
Braille Version
Large Print
Signing of Test
Read Aloud Test Items
Read Aloud to Self
Assist Tech-Presentation
Color Overlays
Math Manipulatives
Manipulating Materials
Blank Graphic Organizer
Scribe-Selected Response
Scribe-Constructed Response
Assist Tech-Response
Audio Record Responses
PED-Approved Accommodation
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Accommodations
• Students must have used accommodations in
daily instruction prior to use on standardized
assessments.
• Train TAs and Proctors on administration of
accommodations.
• Maintain records of testing accommodations
administered during testing.
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Accommodations
• Some classroom
accommodations may
NOT be used during
testing.
• Modifications are
NOT ALLOWED.
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Accommodations
Accommodation: an adjustment that removes
a barrier presented by a disability to grant a
student equal access as students without the
disability.
Modification: change in the delivery, content,
or complexity of an assessment that lowers
expectations and/or assessed standards.
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Non-Allowed
Accommodations/Modification - Example
The read-aloud accommodation does not include the reading
portion.
The reading portion of the SBA may NOT be read aloud.
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Accommodations for ELLs
Read Aloud in English
Picture Dictionary
Spanish Language Version
Customized Dual Language Glossary
Commercial Word-To-Word Dictionary
Pocket Word-To-Word Translator
Read-Aloud Test Directions in Spanish
Read-Aloud Test Items in Spanish
PED-Approved Accommodation
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Spanish-Speaking ELLs
All Assessments are available in Spanish
• SBA/HSGA
• EoCs
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ELLs: First 3 Years
in U.S. Schools
Students may take
assessments in Spanish or
use Translator (for other
languages).
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th
4
&
th
5
Years in U.S. Schools
Students participate in English language version of
assessments.
Waiver allows students to continue assessing in native
language for 2 additional years.
Student must maintain ELL status to test in Spanish.
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Questions
about Standard
Pathway
graduation
requirements?
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Alternate Pathways
1) Standard
2) Career Readiness
3) Ability
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Graduation Requirements by Pathway
Pathway
Standard
Career
Ability
Course Requirements
Assessment Requirements
Meet required credit #
through pre-determined
courses (with some choice)
Meet established passing
scores on required tests
(HSGA/EoCs) with or without
accommodations.
Meet required credit #
through mix of standard and
alternate courses determined
by IEP team. Minimum 4 units
of career development
courses/experiences.
Meet individualized passing
scores on required tests
(HSGA/EoCs) determined by
IEP team.
Determined by IEP team to
reflect student abilities.
Meet individualized passing
scores on all subjects of the
Alternate Assessment (NMAPA
→ NCSC)
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Standards by Pathway
Pathway
Standard
Career
Ability
Standards
• ELA, Math: CCSS
• Science, Social Studies: NMSS
• ELA, Math: CCSS
• Science, Social Studies: NMSS
• NM Board of Education’s Career
Readiness Standards with Benchmarks
• ELA, Math: CCEGBE
• Science, Social Studies: NMEGBE
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NM Diploma of Excellence
NM diploma is the same regardless of the
pathway.
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Career Pathway
• Alternate program of study
that develops students’ career
interests and workplace
readiness.
• Goal: To produce students
with the ability to gain
meaningful employment.
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Career Pathway
Should a student be on the Career Pathway?
1) Document rationale (on IEP) for rejecting
standard pathway.
2) Base decisions on needs of student (not
credit number or test scores).
3) Give parent/guardian information and
obtain agreement.
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Career Readiness Standards with Benchmarks
Listed in the CONTENT STANDARDS WITH
BENCHMARKS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, GRADES
7-12 in Subsection 2.29.3.8 NMAC
http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmac/
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Career Readiness Standards with Benchmarks
Standard I: Students will know and understand the importance of
employability skills:
BENCHMARK 1: Identify and demonstrate the use of positive work
behaviors and personal qualities needed to be employable.
BENCHMARK 2: Develop a personal career plan to meet career
goals and objectives.
BENCHMARK 3: Demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying
for employment to find and obtain a desired job.
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Career Readiness Standards with Benchmarks
Standard II: Students will explore, plan and effectively manage careers:
BENCHMARK 1: Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge,
skills and experience in a career field.
BENCHMARK 2: Demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing
employment opportunities in order to accept employment positions that
match career goals.
BENCHMARK 3: Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment to
maintain employment once secured.
BENCHMARK 4: Identify and explore career opportunities in one or
more career options to build an understanding of the opportunities
available in the cluster.
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Career Readiness Standards with Benchmarks
Standard II: Students will explore, plan and effectively manage careers:
BENCHMARK 5: Recognize and act upon requirements for career
advancement to plan for continuing education and training.
BENCHMARK 6: Continue professional development to keep current on
relevant trends and information within the industry.
BENCHMARK 7: Examine licensing, certification and credentialing
requirements at the national, state and local levels to maintain
compliance with industry requirements.
BENCHMARK 8: Examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship
to consider entrepreneurship as an option for career planning.
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Ability Pathway
• For students with severe cognitive
impairments that affect the
student in multiple settings
(school, home, community).
• Goal: To produce students with
the ability to gain meaningful
employment.
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Extended Grade Band Expectations
Based on CCSS and NMSS.
Meaningful for Ability Pathway students.
http://ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAccountability/A
ssessmentEvaluation/NMAPA/index.html
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Questions
about the
Pathways?
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Documentation for Graduation
All Students:
1) Course credits completed
2) Assessment scores and pass/fail status
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Documentation for Graduation
Standard Pathway:
• Next Step Plan
• 8th – 12th Grades
• Includes:
• Plan for coursework based on post-graduation
plans.
• 12th grade Final Next Step Plan includes plans
for college, trade program, internship, military
service, or employment.
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Documentation for Graduation
Standard Pathway:
• IEP can replace Next
Step Plan for SWD.
• Same requirements:
• Plan for coursework based on post-graduation
plans.
• 12th grade IEP includes plans for college, trade
program, internship, military service, or
employment.
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Important Graduation Information in IEP
FOR ALL STUDENTS WITH IEPs:
• Documentation of Exceptionalities
• Annual IEP Meeting Documents
• Classroom Accommodations
• Assessment Accommodations (and Best Practices)
• Coursework and Post-Secondary Plans
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Important Graduation Information in IEP
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FOR STUDENTS ON
THE CAREER READINESS PATHWAY:
• Rationale for placement on Career Pathway
• Program of study with career cluster
• Plan to achieve competency (and documentation of
success) in all Career Readiness Standards and
Benchmarks
• Results of assessments and IEP-team established
individualized passing scores
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Guidelines for Setting Passing Scores on
Graduation Assessments for CAREER and
ABILITY PATHWAY STUDENTS
1. Review student success in
instruction and on assessments
 Progress in classroom
 Results from interim
assessments
 Scores on first attempt of
the Graduation Assessment
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Guidelines for Setting Passing Scores on
Graduation Assessments for CAREER and
ABILITY PATHWAY STUDENTS
2. Identify the subject area(s) in
which the student performed below
the established cut score.
 The student is reported to
the state as “not proficient”
in this area.
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Guidelines for Setting Passing Scores on
Graduation Assessments for CAREER and
ABILITY PATHWAY STUDENTS
3. Using information about the student’s ability,
potential, and progress, determine an attainable
target score for each subject on the assessment.
 The target scores must be higher than the
scores achieved on the first attempt, to
promote progress.
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Guidelines for Setting Passing Scores on
Graduation Assessments for CAREER and
ABILITY PATHWAY STUDENTS
The IEP Team may establish new passing scores after
each assessment attempt, if necessary.
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Questions about
Documentation?
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Contact Information
Joslyn Overby
Education Administrator
Assessment and Evaluation
Joslyn.Overby@state.nm.us
505-827-6570
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