Materials and Tools
2011-12 Workshops
Online Professional Development
Administration Handbook - PDF | MS Word
PAAP Blueprint - PDF | JPEG
The Maine Alternate Grade Level Expectations ( AGLEs) - PDF
Extended Learning Alternate Grade Level Expectations - PDF
Task Bank User's Guide - PDF
Policies, Procedures, and Accommodations
Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP)
- 2011-12 PAAP Operational Procedures: PDF | MS Word (Updated 9/29/11)
- Request for Partial PAAP: PDF | MS Word (Updated 11/17/11)
- 10th Grade PAAP Guidelines: PDF | MS Word (Updated 11/17/11)
New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) (Click here to visit the MDOE/NECAP website)
Maine Educational Assessment for Science (MEA-Science) (Click here to visit the MEA website)
Maine High School Assessment (MHSA) (Click here to visit the MHSA website)
Special Consideration Form - 2011-12 (PDF)
Standard Setting Report - June, 2010 (PDF)
Achievement Level Definitions
Maine content area Achievement Level Definitions (ALD) outline the expectations for students participating in State level assessments. There are general definitions and more specific definitions focused on particular grade levels.
PAAP Technical Reports
2009-2010 MeCAS Technical Report - Part 3: Maine Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) (PDF)
2008-2009 MeCAS Technical Report - Part 3: Maine Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) (PDF)
Online Professional Development
2011-12 PAAP Administration Training Modules*
A series of five online tutorials developed to aid educators in the preparation, administration, and submission of PAAPs. (All modules are presented in the Flash* format.)
We recommend having the following materials on hand as you view these presentations:
The Modules:
- Determining How a Student Participates in State Assessment - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p3s5h7pkxwc/ (9:39)
- The Alternate Grade-Level Expectations (AGLEs) - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p6efvxfg1ct/ (5:24)
- Using the Task Bank - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p4zr37m3vlc/ (22:00)
- Types of Support - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p9cs6llga02/ (12:21)
- Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a PAAP - http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/p7d6h2xmf04/ (17:25)
Webinar: PAAP Updates* (Originally presented 10/27/11)
This webinar has been developed to update Special Education teachers and administrators of the Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) on some significant revisions to the PAAP process and related materials. The program will contain information concerning the PAAP AGLEs, the new required Blueprint, Task Bank access, and other important topics pertaining to the administration of the alternate assessment in Maine.
Click here to view a recording of this presentation. (Flash* / Approximately 90 minutes)
PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
Important: Please have the following materials on hand in order to follow along with the presentation:
Webinar: PAAP Updates for Special Education Directors/Principals Only* (Originally presented 10/27/11)
What are the responsibilities of the Special Education Director/Principal?
Click here to view a recording of this presentation. (Flash* / Approximately 60 minutes)
PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
Webinar: Interpreting the 2010-11 PAAP Results* (Originally presented 9/20/11)
This online workshop will assist in the interpretation of PAAP score reports.
Click here to view a recording of the presentation. (Flash* / Approximately 44 minutes.)
*In order to view the Flash presentations, you will need to have the Adobe Flash Player loaded on your computer. Most PCs are already equipped with this program; if your computer does not have the Flash Player, or you wish to upgrade, you can download the program for free by clicking on the icon below.
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