Measured Progress logo and motto: It's all about student learning. Period.
K-12 Assessments: We supply standards-based assessments tailored to meet the needs of statewide-testing programs and classrooms. Professional Development: We provide professional development services that build assessment literacy and promote standards-based classrooms. Educational Resources: Supplement your educational programs with our advisory services, research, publications, and newsletter. About Us: Meet the people. Sense the passion. See the possibilities.

Rhode Island Alternate Assessment

In the 2009–10 school year, 855 students will participate in the Rhode Island Alternate Assessment Program. Students are assessed in reading and mathematics in grades 2 through 7, and 10 and in writing in grades 4, 7, and 10. Science is assessed in grades 4, 8, and 11.

Assessment Materials

2009–10 Administration Manual
Math Planning Sheet
Reading Planning Sheet
Writing Planning Sheet
Science Planning Sheet
Work Product Label (print on Avery template 5164/8164 (3 1/3 x 4 in) or compatible)

2009 Reporting Materials

Guide to Interpretation

Note to Superintendents, District Test Coordinators and Principals: RIAA 2010 Reports are now available at http://iservices.measuredprogress.org using your secure NECAP user name and password.

Newsletters

Fall/Winter 2009-10

Training Materials

Updates for 2009–10 (PowerPoint)

Introduction to RIAA Part 1
Session 1: PowerPoint (108 MB) · PDF
Session 2: PowerPoint
Acquisition vs. Application Activity
Planning Worksheet

Science – The Basics
PowerPoint Presentation
Challenge Sheet

Advanced Topics in Science
PowerPoint Presentation
Challenge Sheet

Severe and Profound
PowerPoint Presentation
Examples

Show Me The Data
PowerPoint Presentation
Cheat Sheet
Work Sheet

Samples
Emma Math and Reading
Emma Science
Fredrik Science

Tools for Teachers

Program Introduction and No Scores Memo
Good Ideas from December 2009 Workshops

Assistive Technology in Minutes – Therese Willkomm

Contact: theresew@unh.edu · 603.491-6555
Resources:
Movies on youtube
Fabrication Tools & Materials Handout
“There’s an App for That” Resource List

Adapted Book Sites

Baltimore City Public Schools
University of North Carolina Charlotte

Commonly Assessed AAGSEs

These documents provide clarifications of commonly assessed AAGSE in mathematics, reading, and writing. The purpose of these documents is to assist educators to better understand and develop assessment activities connected to the AAGSEs. Because our AAGSEs may be listed under multiple SPTs, the sample activities and data collection may not connect to each SPT. In science, the focus of the document is on assessing the inquiry construct.

Most Frequently Assessed AAGSEs
Understanding Structured Performance Tasks (PowerPoint)
Science

DVD Clips of RIAA Teacher Trainings (Session 1 and Session 2)

Each video clip is approximately 20 minutes in length and offered in two qualities depending on your internet connection (“High” will perform faster/smoother). You must have Quicktime installed on your computer. Download a free version.

All training clips will refer you to pages in the 2008-09 RIAA Administration Manual; therefore, you should have a copy nearby as you view the clips. You may download the document (see “Assessment Materials” above). Session 1 Clips 4–10 refer to student sample “Emma” which may be downloaded (see “Training Materials” above) prior to viewing.

Training DVDs were shipped to all RIAA schools on or about November 5. If your school did not receive a copy of the training DVDs, please contact Jane Twombly, Program Assistant, at 1-800-431-8901.

Introduction: Session 1

Clip 1 RIAA Overview & 2008-09 Updates; RIAA Model High Medium
Clip 2 NCLB; RIAA Program Development High Medium
Clip 3 Eligibility; Participation Criteria; SPTs; AAGSEs; Blueprint High Medium
Clip 4 Components of a Datafolio; Forms; An Entry Component; Emma (sample student) High Medium
Clip 5

Emma (sample student): DSS, SDF, AAGSE Entry

High Medium
Clip 6 Distinct Activities High Medium
Clip 7 Standards Based Activities; Acquisition vs. Application High Medium
Clip 8 Levels of Assistance; Levels of Accuracy; Levels of Independence High Medium
Clip 9 Review Emma/AAGSE Entry 1; Acceptable Student Work High Medium
Clip 10 Student Work and SDF (Emma); Getting Started (your datafolio); Planning Worksheet; ProFile (access and 2008-09 updates) High Medium

Introduction: Session 2 

Clip 1 Instructional Process & Planning High Medium
Clip 2 STPs; AAGSEs High Medium
Clip 3 Age-appropriate Materials/Activities; Taking Data High Medium
Clip 4 Scoring High Medium
Clip 5

Science

High Medium
Clip 6 Science (continued) High Medium

Fall Conference 2009

Clip 1 Updates for 2009-2010 High Medium
Clip 2 Show Me The Data High Medium
Clip 3 Planning for Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities 1 High Medium
Clip 4 Planning for Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities 2 High Medium

Measured Progress ProFile™

Measured Progress RIAA ProFile software includes two versions: a downloadable version and a Web-based version. Please reference the document Web vs. Desktop ProFile to read about 2008 updates to ProFile and assist you in selecting the appropriate version.

Download Acrobat Reader to view and print the pdf files:

Contacts

Measured Progress Contact:
Sharon Houle
State Contacts:
Cynthia Corbridge
Phyllis Lynch

State Web Site