GMAS - Georgia Milestones Assessment System Special Populations and Accommodations Flashcards

Which federal law requires that students with disabilities participate in state assessments like the GMAS?

Answer: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that all students, including those with disabilities, participate in state academic assessments with appropriate accommodations.

A student receiving GMAS text-to-speech (TTS) must have this listed where?

Answer: In their IEP or 504 Plan as an approved testing accommodation

Text-to-speech must be documented as an approved accommodation in the student's IEP or 504 Plan before it can be used during GMAS testing.

What is a 'non-standard accommodation' in the context of GMAS testing?

Answer: An accommodation not listed on the approved GaDOE accommodation list that may affect score validity

Non-standard accommodations are supports not on the official GaDOE approved list; using them may affect the validity or comparability of a student's GMAS score.

How should schools handle a student who is identified as an English Learner mid-year and needs GMAS accommodations?

Answer: Develop an EL Plan and apply accommodations per GaDOE guidelines for the upcoming test window

Schools must promptly develop an EL Plan and implement accommodations per GaDOE guidelines so the student receives appropriate support during the GMAS testing window.

Which of the following is NOT an allowable GMAS accommodation?

Answer: Having someone else answer test questions on behalf of the student

No accommodation allows another person to answer GMAS test questions for a student, as this would compromise test security and the validity of results.

What is the role of the Georgia Department of Education in ensuring GMAS accommodations are correctly implemented?

Answer: GaDOE publishes accommodation manuals and trains test coordinators on proper implementation

GaDOE publishes the GMAS Accommodations Manual and provides training to district and school test coordinators to ensure correct and consistent implementation.