Universally Designed Allowances in the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

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Universally Designed Allowances in the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Supporting All Children Professional Development by

Universally Designed Allowances in the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Supporting All Children Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

Universally Designed Allowances (UDA) encompass the range of actions, material presentations, procedures, and settings

Universally Designed Allowances (UDA) encompass the range of actions, material presentations, procedures, and settings that are acceptable for use with all children when administering the KRA. Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

Universal Design Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in

Universal Design Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

Universally Designed Allowances • Directions • Item Presentation • Student Response • Setting •

Universally Designed Allowances • Directions • Item Presentation • Student Response • Setting • Scheduling Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

Universally Designed Allowances: An Example Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center

Universally Designed Allowances: An Example Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

Universally Designed Allowances Chart Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for

Universally Designed Allowances Chart Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

What is NOT Considered a Universally Designed Allowance? • Simplifying language/words of the script

What is NOT Considered a Universally Designed Allowance? • Simplifying language/words of the script • Rephrasing, paraphrasing, or changing the semantics of the script • Using more familiar terms/words than those provided in the script • Providing visual or auditory cues not indicated in the script (e. g. , claps, holding up fingers) • Substituting or omitting words from the script (skipping over words or phrases) • Providing clues and cues • Asking guiding questions not contained in the script • Covering or hiding some of the item images to eliminate answer choices • Changing test materials in any way • Providing information or prompts about an item beyond what is provided in the item’s script Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education

Wrap Up: Key Ideas • Refer to the Universally Designed Allowances Chart to choose

Wrap Up: Key Ideas • Refer to the Universally Designed Allowances Chart to choose allowances for children in your classroom on an item-by-item basis • These allowances can be used with any child on any item • Kindergarten Reading Assessment Universally Designed Allowances are categorized by Directions, Item Presentation, Student Response Setting, and Scheduling • Use only the allowances listed in the Guidelines for Allowable Supports document and be sure to follow the script Professional Development by Johns Hopkins School of Education, Center for Technology in Education