Accessibility Resources On-Demand Modules

Introduction

These on-demand modules provide guidance on the appropriate assignment of accessibility resources in the classroom and for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).

Module A should be completed prior to Module B. All embedded videos on this web page should be watched in their entirety and in the order listed. There are also additional resources provided as options for further learning.

The intended audience for this training is all California educators or administrators. Participants are encouraged to share this training with special education specialists, curriculum coordinators, multilingual specialists, teachers on special assignment, and anyone else who may benefit from this training.

CAASPP and the ELPAC provide a wide range of resources to ensure that the administration of the test meets the needs of all students. For a comprehensive list of resources available as part of CAASPP and the ELPAC, go to the California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix web page.

How to Assign and Check Accessibility Resources

As you will learn in these on-demand modules, educators have an important role in matching resources to students’ needs and using resources in the classroom, so that students are familiar with the resources that they might need when summative testing occurs.

After participating in this training, make sure to communicate with your school or LEA testing coordinator to ensure that students have access to these resources.

For all other resources that you may need beyond what is provided in this training, visit the Accessibility Resources web page.

Module A: Matching Accessibility Resources to Students’ Needs

Participants will learn about the importance of accessibility resources, the categories of accessibility resources, and the process for matching students with the appropriate accessibility resources for daily instruction and assessments. Additionally, participants will learn how to categorize accessibility resources into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) categories.

UDL provides a research-based framework for teachers to incorporate flexible materials, techniques, and strategies for delivering instruction, and for students to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of ways. All videos should be watched in their entirety and in the order listed.

Additional Resources:

Tools and Materials:

Tools and Materials:

Additional Resources:

Congratulations on completing Module A of this on-demand training.

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Module B: Using Accessibility Resources in Daily Instruction

The Using Accessibility Resources in Daily Instruction virtual training focuses on providing participants with an understanding of how to use accessibility resources, how to observe students using assigned accessibility resources, and how to make adjustments throughout the year based on those observations.

Module A should be completed prior to Module B. There is no notetaking guide for Module B.

Tools and Materials:

Additional Resources:

  • The UDL Guidelines website is a tool used in the implementation of UDL, and it provides a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.
  • The UDL At A Glance introductory video explains UDL.

Congratulations on completing Module B of this training.

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