What is the VAAP Assessment?
Purpose of assessment: The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) is designed to evaluate the performance of students with significant cognitive disabilities who are working on academic standards that have been reduced in complexity and depth.
How do I qualify for Vaap?
The VAAP is available to students in grades 3-8 and high school who are working on academic standards that have been reduced in complexity and depth. These academic standards are called Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL) and are available in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and history/social science.
What is a VAAP?
The VAAP is an alternative to the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests for students who are working on academic standards that have been reduced in complexity and depth. VAAP provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate what he or she knows through a non-traditional mode of testing.
What is aligned standards of learning?
The collections of evidence are to be based on the Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL) for these content areas and levels. The ASOL are the content standards in history/social science and writing that have been reduced in depth, breadth, and complexity.
How do you align resources to standards?
10 Tips for Aligning Your Curriculum to the Common Core State Standards [INFOGRAPHIC]
- Collaborate with Other Teachers.
- Utilize Online Resources.
- Use Pre-Aligned Curriculum.
- Read Current Articles.
- Focus on Foundational Skills.
- Use Your Creativity.
- Work Backwards.
- Attend In-Service Trainings.
How do you align assessment with learning outcomes?
To help you align your assessments with your learning outcomes, let us consider the domains of learning and how they map onto general forms of assessment. Then, by matching your learning outcome to a learning domain, you can see what types of assessment would be recommended sources of evidence.
How do you align standards?
Why vertical alignment is important?
Vertical alignment helps us to make sure that teachers within a school or district are on the same page with their curriculum. Teachers work together to ensure that their strategies and content help to prepare students for higher level material. Math is a subject that builds.
What is the difference between competencies and learning outcomes?
Competency: A general statement that describes the desired knowledge, skills, and behaviors of a student graduating from a program (or completing a course). Outcome: A very specific statement that describes exactly what a student will be able to do in some measurable way.
How important is the alignment of standards?
Standards ensure better accountability – holding teachers and schools responsible for what goes on in the classrooms. The practice of aligning learning to standards also helps ensure that a higher level of learning is attained, guides teachers in the process of assessment and helps keep them on track.
What does vertical alignment mean?
Vertical alignment is the how and the when of what we teach. It’s about linking lessons, skills and assessments together as a holistic experience. It helps us prioritize, focus, reinforce and place learning in new contexts.
How to fill out a VAAP form in Virginia?
(Refer to Appendix F for legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly § 22.1-19.1 and § 22.1-292.1) Print name: Signature: Title/Position: Date: Building Administrator or Designee V i r ginia Alternate Assessment Program 2020-2021 Interpreter’s Affidavit Directions:
When does Virginia Alternate Assessment Program ( VAAP ) end?
The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) is designed to evaluate the performance of students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, the portfolio-based VAAP will be replaced with a new online assessment.
How to contact the Virginia Department of Education?
The Virginia Department of Education welcomes visitors with disabilities. We are committed to providing accessible content. For more information, please email [email protected] .
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