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beautyq115
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Re: any other teachers freaking out about the ELA TEST???
Posted by janet
Can I ask a question as a parent...dd Is in special ed and someone said something about an "opt-out" is that what I think it means? If so what can happen to the child if I made that decision? Thanks
eds: i think what these test do to not only the students but the teachers too is wrong... i personally feel they do not need these test in any shape way or form... umm kryssy does not get real homework... she gets practice test.. and is doing things i never even did in high school... i hope you all are safe in feeling you are not the only ones feeling this
I am spec ed certified and do not have any special ed students in my class but I have never heard of "opt out" Check on the Dept of Ed Website for NYS
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daisy
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Re: any other teachers freaking out about the ELA TEST???
Posted by janet
Can I ask a question as a parent...dd Is in special ed and someone said something about an "opt-out" is that what I think it means? If so what can happen to the child if I made that decision? Thanks
A school can try to get a student an alternative assessment, but it is very hard. You need to have a datafolio and the child needs to be at least two years below in the curriculum area. (You can also get info at the NYSED site)
Even then, it is a big to do to get alternative assessment. It is just truly unfair for special ed students who are going to struggle through the test, while it is clearly not a true measure of their abilities.
UGH.
Message edited 1/4/2007 1:06:59 PM.
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islandersgirl74
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Re: any other teachers freaking out about the ELA TEST???
I have a great class this year so im not freaking too much. I am confident this group will do well.
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Karen
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Re: any other teachers freaking out about the ELA TEST???
Posted by janet
Can I ask a question as a parent...dd Is in special ed and someone said something about an "opt-out" is that what I think it means? If so what can happen to the child if I made that decision? Thanks
eds: i think what these test do to not only the students but the teachers too is wrong... i personally feel they do not need these test in any shape way or form... umm kryssy does not get real homework... she gets practice test.. and is doing things i never even did in high school... i hope you all are safe in feeling you are not the only ones feeling this
I am not 100% certain, but I don't believe with the new testing requirements that students can "opt-out" easily (if at all). Districts need to account for every student and their score, it is part of a federal mandate.
Heck, schools can end up on one of the "watch" lists, simply by having too many students in one sub-category be absent.
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aw29
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Re: any other teachers freaking out about the ELA TEST???
I am so tired of prep, then after next week on to Math, then science-it NEVER ends!!!!!!
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Arieschick29
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Re: any other teachers freaking out about the ELA TEST???
Posted by aw29
I am so tired of prep, then after next week on to Math, then science-it NEVER ends!!!!!!
I feel ya! I wish I coudl actually TEACH instead of just prep students. I would love to do more experiments and activities in my classroom!
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| Posted 1/7/07 4:31 PM |
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Jen2999
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Re: any other teachers freaking out about the ELA TEST???
Posted by Karen
Posted by janet
Can I ask a question as a parent...dd Is in special ed and someone said something about an "opt-out" is that what I think it means? If so what can happen to the child if I made that decision? Thanks
eds: i think what these test do to not only the students but the teachers too is wrong... i personally feel they do not need these test in any shape way or form... umm kryssy does not get real homework... she gets practice test.. and is doing things i never even did in high school... i hope you all are safe in feeling you are not the only ones feeling this
I am not 100% certain, but I don't believe with the new testing requirements that students can "opt-out" easily (if at all). Districts need to account for every student and their score, it is part of a federal mandate.
Heck, schools can end up on one of the "watch" lists, simply by having too many students in one sub-category be absent.
There is a bubble at the top of the scoring sheet that they are allowed to bubble if they do not want to take the test BUT many districts do not notify the kids of this bubble...
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